Yuvan Shankar Raja crafts a lively melody in ‘Kalli Adi Kalli,’ blending folk and modern beats. Thamarai writes heartfelt lyrics that speak to Tamil identity and unity. Anuradha Sriram and Srimathumitha bring the words to life with their soulful voices.
Released: December 20, 2024
Kalli Adi Kalli
Thamarai | Yuvan Shankar Raja • From “Nandha”
Nandha’s Kalli Adi Kalli Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Thamarai narrates the story of a woman adapting to a new land while holding onto her roots. She mentions the ‘smiling pond’ and ‘southern land,’ creating a vivid sense of place. The lyrics emphasize that Tamils are one, no matter where they live.
Kalli Adi KalliKalli, oh Kalli.
Enge KandaiWhere’d you see him?
Mudhalil Enna KadhaichaiWhat’d you say at first?
Unnmai Ellam SolluTell me the whole truth.
Sirithidum Vavi KaraiyoramBy the banks of the smiling pond,
Kathu Nan KidanthananI lay there, waiting.
Pathungi Mella VanthavanThe one who crept up slowly,
Pagudi Pagudi Yenna PongadiTeased me so much, so just go!
Muzhu Nilavu KayumThe full moon’s shining.
Nilavil Meengal Vadum ThennaduIn the southern land, where fish pine under the moon,
Ange Irunthu IngeFrom that place to this one,
Vazha Vantha Penne Nee PaduOh girl who came here to live, go ahead and sing.
Nammai Anaikka AlillaiThere wasn’t anyone to embrace us,
Endru Thanathi Kidanthom NenjukkulleWe carried that loneliness deep in our hearts.
Tamilar Sontham Nam EnnalumWe’re Tamil kin forever.
Nalloorin VidhiyendruThinking these were the streets of ‘Nalloor’,
ThirinthomadiWe wandered about, girl.
Therin Pinne AlainthomadiWe followed behind the temple chariot.
Kadalondru NaduvileJust because there’s a sea between us,
Illai Endru KolvinamShould we assume we aren’t one?
Engal Nadum Intha NadumOur land and this land,
OndruthanAre truly one.
Tamilan TamilanthanA Tamil is always a Tamil.
Nammathu UravellamThat all our relations,
Nam NattilthanAre only back in our homeland,
Endrum Ninaithom ThavaragathanWe always thought that, but we were wrong.
Ingum Uravu UllathuRelationships exist here too.
Tamilar Manathu PeriyathuThe hearts of Tamils are vast.
Ada UnakkenaHey, for your sake,
Vantha IdathilIn the place I’ve come to,
Marumagal Agi NanI’ve become a daughter-in-law.
Pudhiya PalamA new bridge,
Kannil TherigiratheIs appearing before my eyes.
Entha KalangamumThat there’s no blemish or flaw,
Illai Endru AgutheIs now becoming clear.
Therudi VazhvayeYou’ll live a bright and clear life.
Kalli Adi KalliKalli, oh Kalli.
Ungal Kaigal Inaiyum Antha PoluthilIn the moment your hands are joined,
Engal Vazhkai ViriyumOur lives will blossom.
Merkke MarainthalumEven if the sun sets in the west,
Kilakke UthikkumIt’ll rise again in the east.
Antha Kathirin SudaraiIn the glow of those rays,
Engal Vidiyal TheriyumOur new dawn will appear.
Kanavugal Enathu Ena NinaithenI thought the dreams were only mine.
Indru Nan ArinthananBut today, I’ve realized the truth.
Irulin Karam VilagumeThe hand of darkness will fade away.
Ungal Kanavum NanavagumeYour dream’ll become a reality too.
Kalli Adi Kalli Music Video
‘Kalli Adi Kalli’ lyrics are about Tamil pride and unity. The chemistry between Anuradha Sriram and Srimathumitha makes the song unforgettable.