“Chikku Bukku Rayile Lyrics Translate to English” is a lively Tamil song by Chinnaponnu and Prabhu Pandala from the movie Madha Gaja Raja. The song is about a joyful journey and refers to the sound of a train, setting a playful, travel-themed mood. Annamalai wrote the lyrics, which express a fun romance and adventure. The upbeat music by Vijay Antony adds to the song’s energy. The song features Vishal, Anjali, and Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, directed by Sundar C.

Song Title | Chikku Bukku Rayile |
Movie/Album | Madha Gaja Raja |
Artists | Chinnaponnu, Prabhu Pandala |
Lyricist | Annamalai |
Composer | Vijay Antony |
Actors | Vishal, Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar |
The song “Chikku Bukku Rayile” captures a conversation between two lovers who express their affection and desire to be together. The playful lyrics describe flirtatious exchanges and dreams of running away together. The chorus translates to, “Chikku Bukku Chikku train, the train going to Chinna Salem, can we go to Salem on it? Shall I play the Thanjavur drum?”
Madha Gaja Raja Movie’s Chikku Bukku Rayile Lyrics Translate to English
Chikku Bukku Chikku Railu Vandi
Sikku Bukku Sikku Train Ride
Chinna Salem Pora Vandi
The train going to Chinna Salem
Athula Yaeri Pogalamaa Salem?
Shall we get on and go to Salem?
Naan Adikattumaa Thanjavooru Melam?
Shall I play the drums in Thanjavur?
Dindukallu Poota Nee
Are you the bangle of Dindigul?
Sivakasi Vaettaa Nee
Are you the fireworks of Sivakasi?
Yaara Kaettu Pottadi Nee Thaavani?
For whom did you wear this half-saree?
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Nannaa Nannaa Thannanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Nannaa Nannaa Thannanaa…
Chikku Bukku Chikku Railu Vandi
Sikku Bukku Sikku Train Ride
Chinna Salem Pora Vandi
The train going to Chinna Salem
Athula Yaeri Pogalamaa Salem?
Shall we get on and go to Salem?
Naan Adikattumaa Thanjavooru Melam?
Shall I play the drums in Thanjavur?
Aiyyo, Naanum Enna Solla?
Oh no, what do I even say?
En Manasu Enga Pulla?
Where has my heart gone, dear?
Kaadu Malai Thedi Alaiyuren Di…
It’s wandering through the forests and hills, searching for you.
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Vaanam Thaandi Poga Naanum
To go beyond the sky, I too
Yeni Seiya Poren
Am going to build a ladder.
Unna Bhoomi Thaandi
Beyond this earth,
Thookkipoga Poren
I will carry you away.
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Hey! Oru Pechum Pesama
Hey! Without saying a single word,
Oru Vaarthai Sollama
Without uttering anything,
Usura Uruviputtu Odi Vitaaye…
You tore my soul apart and ran away.
En Usura Uruviputtu Odi Vitaaye…
You took my soul and left.
Chikku Bukku Chikku Railu Vandi
Sikku Bukku Sikku Train Ride
Chinna Salem Pora Vandi
The train going to Chinna Salem
Athula Yaeri Pogalamaa Salem?
Shall we get on and go to Salem?
Naan Adikattumaa Thanjavooru Melam?
Shall I play the drums in Thanjavur?
Otha Keni Oorukkulla
In a village with a single well,
Otha Kudam Thanni Molla
There’s only one pot of water.
Othaiyila Ponnu Neeyum Poga…
Yet, you are leaving alone…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Ada Paththamadai Paayirukka
There’s a thick mattress here,
Pakkathula Neeyirukka
And you are right beside me.
Sethu Sethu Naan Polaikkirendi…
Yet, I am struggling to survive.
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Thannaa Nannaa Thaanaa…
Oru Pechum Pesama
Without saying a single word,
Oru Vaarthai Sollama
Without uttering anything,
Usura Uruviputtu Odi Vitaaye…
You tore my soul apart and ran away.
En Usura Uruviputtu Odi Vitaaye…
You took my soul and left.
Chikku Bukku Chikku Railu Vandi
Sikku Bukku Sikku Train Ride
Chinna Salem Pora Vandi
The train going to Chinna Salem
Athula Yaeri Pogalamaa Salem?
Shall we get on and go to Salem?
Naan Adikattumaa Thanjavooru Melam?
Shall I play the drums in Thanjavur?
Dindukallu Poota Nee
You’re the bangle of Dindigul.
Sivakasi Vaettaa Nee
You’re the fireworks of Sivakasi.
Yaara Kaettu Pottadi Nee Thaavani?
For whom did you wear this half-saree?
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Nannaa Nannaa Thannanaa…
Ey! Thannaa Nannaa Nannaa Nannaa Thannanaa…
Chikku Bukku Chikku Railu Vandi
Sikku Bukku Sikku Train Ride
Chinna Salem Pora Vandi
The train going to Chinna Salem
Athula Yaeri Pogalamaa Salem?
Shall we get on and go to Salem?
Naan Adikattumaa Thanjavooru Melam?
Shall I play the drums in Thanjavur?
Translated by: Sakthimahi
Chikku Bukku Rayile Music Video
You can watch the Tamil music video for “Chikku Bukku Rayile” from Madha Gaja Raja. Directed by Sundar C, it highlights the playful romance between the characters through the performances of Anjali, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar, and Vishal.