T. M. Soundarajan and P. Susheela perform ‘Irukkaara Ingirukkaara’ from the album Kalaivanan. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass crafts a vocal duel scenario. Composer Pendyala Nageswara Rao frames this as a theatrical contest of skill.
Irukkaara Ingirukkaara
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kalaivanan”
Irukkaara Ingirukkaara Lyrics Meaning P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan | Kalaivanan
Susheela declares no equal in dance, song, or beauty through lines like ‘Aadalilae Paadalilae.’ Soundarajan responds with ‘Nenjil Thanmaana Thunivirundhaal Thaandi Vaa,’ framing acceptance as a test of bravery.
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Aadalilae Paadalilae Alukki KulukkumIn dance and in song, shaking and swaying
Endhan AzhaginilaeIn all of my beauty?
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Kajjai Katti Naan AadinaalWhen I strap on my bells and dance
Lajjai Vittu Naan PaadinaalWhen I cast off my shyness and sing
Aasaiyinaal Naan VaadinaalWhen I pine with desire
Aasaiyinaal Naan VaadinaalWhen I pine with desire
Jigujigu Nadaiyilum Thagathaga UdaiyilumWith a glittering stride and dazzling dress
Jillendru Ullamae Thullida KilliduvenI’ll pinch till your heart leaps with a chill
Sokkiya Manmum PanpaadumaeThe entranced mind will sing along
Sorgamum Inge ThenpadumaeHeaven itself will appear right here
Mei MarandhidumaeYou’ll forget yourself entirely
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Aadalilae Paadalilae Alukki KulukkumIn dance and in song, shaking and swaying
Endhan AzhaginilaeIn all of my beauty?
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Saririma Ma Papa Nidha Swara RaghamudanWith the melody of Sa Ri Ri Ma Ma Pa Pa Ni Dha
Saralamaghave PaadiduvenI’ll sing it so effortlessly
Thathdhimi Thimikkida Thalangu ThimiyenaTo the rhythmic beat of Thathdhimi Thimikkida
Jathiyudan NaatiyamaaduvenI’ll dance to the jathi patterns
Sari Jodiyodu Savaalu SeivenI’ll challenge a worthy peer
Naan Savaalu SeivenI’ll make a challenge
Savaalu Seiven Savaalu SeivenI’ll challenge, I’ll challenge
Savaal Savaal SavaalChallenge, challenge, challenge!
Jayam Adainthorukku Salamum SeivenAnd I’ll salute the one who wins
Irukkara InguirukkaaraIs there anyone here? Is there anyone?
Enai Vendridum Jodi IrukkaaraIs there a match who can conquer me?
Savaal Savaal Endru Sathiradum Pen MaaneOh doe-eyed girl dancing with challenges
Nenjil Thanmaana Thunivirundhaal Thaandi VaaCross the line if you’ve got guts and pride
Paarthaal Kili Pakkam Vandhaal Nenjil GiliA parrot from afar, but terror up close
Ennai Pottiyilae VendravargalThose who have defeated me in contest
Indha Puvi Thanilae YaarumillaiThere is no one on this earth
Sariya Therinja Savaal ViduIssue a challenge if you know your worth
Sarakkillatta Salaam PoduIf you’re empty inside, just bow down
Irukkaara Ingirukkaara Music Video
Rival artists showcase mutual respect through competition. Pendyala Nageswara Rao’s composition gains clarity in Irukkaara Ingirukkaara lyrics translation. The track remains a benchmark for artistic challenge songs.