Ilaiyaraaja and Kamal Haasan collaborate on ‘Kombula Poova Suthi,’ a song from the ‘Virumaandi’ soundtrack. Kamal Haasan writes the lyrics, mixing rural imagery with a touch of humor. Ilaiyaraaja creates a melody that blends folk rhythms with a cinematic feel.
Released: April 10, 2025
Kombula Poova Suthi
Ilaiyaraaja | Kamal Haasan • From “Virumaandi”
Kombula Poova Suthi Lyrics Translation Ilaiyaraaja | Kamal Haasan | Virumaandi
Kamal Haasan uses vivid rural symbols like flower-wrapped bull horns and a ‘pottu’ on the forehead to describe strength and tradition. The poet compares a prized bull to a person’s resilience, saying, ‘Scars of bravery on the chest, one, two, and even more.’ This line highlights the pride in enduring struggles.
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Muttuna ThumbakattuIf he butts, tie the nose-rope.
Vandiyile YerakkattuYoke him to the cart.
Moppetu Munne VanthuCome right up to the front,
Mugam KattuAnd show your face.
Sembatti Sandhai ViththaIf sold at the Sembatti market,
Sema RateuHe’d fetch a massive price.
Aathadi AnnalakshmiOh my, Annalakshmi,
Thoththadi PanthayathulaYou’ve lost in this wager.
Aathadi AnnalakshmiOh my, Annalakshmi,
Thoththadi PanthayathulaYou’ve lost in this wager.
Kovilpatti Kottu ThattuBeat the drums of Kovilpatti!
Koottamaga Kummi KottuGather round and clap for the ‘Kummi’!
Kottaiyuril Kodi Kattu SandiyarukkuRaise the flag in Kottaiyur for this rogue hero!
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Yethanai ThazhumbirukkuHow many scars are there?
Vanthu EnnikkolluCome and count them yourself.
Nenjile VeerathazhumbuScars of bravery on the chest,
Onnu Rendu InnuOne, two, and even more.
Kuthina Kalainga IppoThe bulls that gored me,
Pondi ThozhuvathilAre now tamed in the cattle pound.
Yethanai Patiyal UnduHow many are on that list?
Iduppula Vara KazhattavaShall I untie the cloth at my waist?
Kizhinja Adaiyalam KattavaShall I show the torn marks of proof?
Nenjila ThembuThe strength in my chest,
Ippo PurinjirukkumYou must have understood by now.
Un Kalai VanthuYour bull comes over,
En Mudhuga Sorinju NikkumAnd stands scratching my back.
Selai Kanda Valai AttumHe wags his tail at the sight of a saree,
Kalai Ila NanumBut I’m not that kind of bull,
Velayilila Kandu KollaAs you’ll see when the work begins.
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Muttuna ThumbakattuIf he butts, tie the nose-rope.
Vandiyile YerakkattuYoke him to the cart.
Moppetu Munne VanthuCome right up to the front,
Mugam KattuAnd show your face.
Sembatti Sandhai ViththaIf sold at the Sembatti market,
Sema RateuHe’d fetch a massive price.
Aathadi AnnalakshmiOh my, Annalakshmi,
Thoththadi PanthayathulaYou’ve lost in this wager.
Kovilpatti Kottu ThattuBeat the drums of Kovilpatti!
Koottamaga Kummi KottuGather round and clap for the ‘Kummi’!
Kottaiyuril Kodi Kattu SandiyarukkuRaise the flag in Kottaiyur for this rogue hero!
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Aalana Ponnukku IngeFor a woman who’s come of age here,
Nalum KizhamaiyilAs days and weeks go by,
Aalondru Illama PonaIf she goes on without a man,
Mela Enna SollaWhat more is there to say?
Thozhukku Thunaiya TheduFind a companion for your support,
Thozha Onnu TheduFind a partner for life.
Kalaiya Kazhatti OttuUnharness and drive the bull.
Kizhakkala Ooru OramaOn the eastern edge of the village,
Kilappu Kadai Onnu PodammaStart up a shop of your own, girl.
Ittilikku MavaraikkaTo grind the batter for ‘idlis’,
Nanga VaromWe’ll be there.
Puttu Thinnum Koottam KoottiGathering a crowd to eat ‘puttu’,
Nanga TharomWe’ll provide the numbers.
Nalla Neram VanthuruchuThe auspicious time has arrived.
Nalai VittuputtaIf you let tomorrow slip away,
Enga Mela Kutham IllaDon’t blame us for it.
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Muttuna ThumbakattuIf he butts, tie the nose-rope.
Vandiyile YerakkattuYoke him to the cart.
Moppetu Munne VanthuCome right up to the front,
Mugam KattuAnd show your face.
Sembatti Sandhai ViththaIf sold at the Sembatti market,
Sema RateuHe’d fetch a massive price.
Aathadi AnnalakshmiOh my, Annalakshmi,
Thoththadi PanthayathulaYou’ve lost in this wager.
Kovilpatti Kottu ThattuBeat the drums of Kovilpatti!
Koottamaga Kummi KottuGather round and clap for the ‘Kummi’!
Kottaiyuril Kodi Kattu SandiyarukkuRaise the flag in Kottaiyur for this rogue hero!
Kombula Poova SuthiWith flowers wrapped around the horns,
Nethiyil Pottu VechuAnd a ‘pottu’ placed upon the forehead.
Kannipponnu Kai ValarthaRaised by the hand of a young maiden,
Kalai MadeYou are a prized bull.
Kambu Thotta Pal KodukkumGiving milk at the touch of a teat,
Pasu MadeYou are a gentle cow.
Muttuna ThumbakattuIf he butts, tie the nose-rope.
Vandiyile YerakkattuYoke him to the cart.
Moppetu Munne VanthuCome right up to the front,
Mugam KattuAnd show your face.
Sembatti Sandhai ViththaIf sold at the Sembatti market,
Sema RateuHe’d fetch a massive price.
Kombula Poova Suthi Music Video
‘Kombula Poova Suthi’ is about celebrating resilience and rural life. The lyrics showcase Kamal Haasan’s knack for blending humor and cultural pride, while Ilaiyaraaja’s music ties it all together with a folk-inspired melody.