S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and Karthik perform ‘Nenjamundu Nermaiundu’ from the album Uyir Thamizhukku. Lyricist Pa.Vijay and composer Vidyasagar create a reverent tribute to M. G. Ramachandran’s lasting impact.
Nenjamundu Nermaiundu
Karthik | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Uyir Thamizhukku”
Nenjamundu Nermaiundu Lyrics Translation (from “Uyir Thamizhukku”)
Pa.Vijay emphasizes MGR’s timeless status with ‘Makkal Thilagaththin Mani Magudam Idhunaal Varai Irangavillai.’ The line ‘Vaazhumpothae Varalaaru Aval Polae Ingu Veraaru’ notes his unmatched historical influence during his lifetime.
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Sonnathaaru“Heart and honesty exist,” who’s the one who said that?
Antha Vallalukku Vacha Peyar VaathiyaaruThe name given to that ‘philanthropist’ is ‘Teacher’.
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Sonnathaaru“Heart and honesty exist,” who’s the one who said that?
Antha Vallalukku Vacha Peyar VaathiyaaruThe name given to that ‘philanthropist’ is ‘Teacher’.
Moondrezhuththu Manthiraththin Sakthi PaaruBehold the power of that ‘three-letter mantra’.
Antha Mannaathi Mannan Peyar MgrThat King of Kings’ name is MGR.
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Sonnathaaru“Heart and honesty exist,” who’s the one who said that?
Antha Vallalukku Vacha Peyar VaathiyaaruThe name given to that ‘philanthropist’ is ‘Teacher’.
Moondrezhuththu Manthiraththin Sakthi PaaruBehold the power of that ‘three-letter mantra’.
Antha Mannaathi Mannan Peyar MgrThat King of Kings’ name is MGR.
Avar Annanum ThambiyaeHe’s like a brother, both elder and younger.
Eezha Thambiyin ThozhanaeHe’s a companion to every ‘poor younger brother’.
Avar Makkalin ThalaivanaeHe’s the leader of the masses.
Avar Vazhiyil Naan RasiganaeFollowing in his path, I’m just a fan.
Nenjamundu Nermaiyundu Sonnathaaru“Heart and honesty exist,” who’s the one who said that?
Antha Vallalukku Vacha Peyar VaathiyaaruThe name given to that ‘philanthropist’ is ‘Teacher’.
Moondrezhuththu Manthiraththin Sakthi PaaruBehold the power of that ‘three-letter mantra’.
Antha Mannaathi Mannan Peyar MgrThat King of Kings’ name is MGR.
Thannanthaniyaai Tamil NaattilAll by himself in the land of Tamil Nadu,
Oru Yaezhai Thaaiyaval Siru KoottilWith a poor mother in a tiny ‘nest’,
Vaazhvai Thuvakkiya Thirai KalainganA film artist who began his life there,
Then Naattin PerunthalaivanBecame the great leader of the South.
Thottaa Avarai JeyiththathillaiNo one’s ever beaten him when they challenged him.
Avar Thottaththil Paasam KurainthathillaiThe affection in his ‘garden’ has never diminished.
Makkal Thilagaththin Mani MagudamThe bejeweled crown of the ‘People’s Gem’,
Idhunaal Varai IrangavillaiHasn’t been lowered even to this day.
Idhayakaniyaai Orae ManamA single heart known as the ‘Fruit of the Heart’.
Imaiya Malaiyaai Ezhum GunamA character that stands tall like the Himalayas.
Edhaiyum Jeyikkum Orae BalamThe only strength that conquers anything.
Endrum Nilaikkum Orae PugazhThe only fame that’ll last forever.
Puratchi Thalaivan Endru AlaiththomWe called him the ‘Revolutionary Leader’.
Antha Ponmana Semmalai Thinam RasiththomWe admired that ‘man with a heart of gold’ every day.
Thannai Naattukkae ThanthathinaalSince he gave his life to the country,
Tamil Naattai Naam KoduththomWe gave him all of Tamil Nadu.
Valathu Kaiyilae KadikaaramWith a watch worn on his right hand,
Orr Varumai TheerththathuIt brought an end to a certain poverty,
Avar AthikaaramThat authority of his.
Vaazhumpothae VaralaaruHe was a living legend in his own time.
Aval Polae Ingu VeraaruWho else is there like him?
Nenjamundu Nermaiundu Music Video
Uyir Thamizhukku’s Nenjamundu Nermaiundu lyrics translation preserves the Tamil leader’s principles of courage and integrity for new generations. The track documents why MGR remains a cultural touchstone decades later.