“Poyivaa Nanba,” a Tamil anthem by Dhanush, from “Kuberaa,” pulses with raw admiration and bittersweet farewell. Meaning “gone, my friend,” the title echoes a tribute to a larger-than-life figure who leaves an indelible mark. Viveka’s lyrics paint a vibrant ode to a hero’s unmatched swagger and legacy. Devi Sri Prasad’s composition fuels the song’s fiery pride and lingering sorrow.
| Tune | Poyivaa Nanba |
| Album Title | Kuberaa |
| Voice | Dhanush |
| Poet | Viveka |
| Composed by | Devi Sri Prasad |
| Stars | Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, Rashmika Mandanna |
| Release Date | April 20, 2025 |
Dhanush’s translation of “Poyivaa Nanba” lyrics unveils a town mourning its king-like hero, celebrated yet forever out of reach. Viveka crafts verses that burst with reverence, blending awe for the hero’s dominance with the ache of his absence. The chorus, “Poyivaa Poyivaa Poyivaa Poyivaa Nanba,” translates to “You’re gone, bro, gone, gone, gone.”
Kuberaa Movie’s Poyivaa Nanba Lyrics [English Translation]
Ey one day hero nee dhaan machi
You were the hero of the hour, bro
Oorey thala mela vachi
The whole town lifted you like a crown
Kondaaduthu molam adchi
Drumbeats echoed in celebration
Ipo nee dhaan aalung katchi
Now, you’re the one in charge
Salaam pottu oorey unna
The town greeted you with honor
Paakkudhada saamy pola
They looked up to you like a god
One-way’ila pona kooda
Even if you broke the rules
Unna kekka yaarum illa
No one dared to question you
Thearu mela yerikunu dhaan
You rose on the chariot in style
Nee star’u pola joraa variye
You arrived like a dazzling star
CM, PM vandha kooda dhaan
Even leaders had to step aside
Nee enthirikka thevai illaiye
You didn’t need to rise — you were above all
Munna pola unna ini
A presence like yours won’t come again
Paakkurathu easy illa
You’re not someone easy to come by
Paakkurathu kulla
And even as we saw you
Usir poyirunda unmaiyilaye
It truly felt like a part of us left
Poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa nanba
Gone, gone, gone, my friend…
Summa raja pola geththaa nee poyivaa nanba
You left like a quiet king, full of grace
Poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa nanba
Gone like the wind, friend…
Summa raja pola geththaa nee poyivaa nanba
You walked away in silence, yet powerfully
Yeni vachchaalum ettaathu
Even rockets can’t reach your height
Un range’u yaarum illa
No one could match your level
Pala peru kumbittu poranga
Many bowed, paying their respects
Unnoda kaaladila
Right beneath your feet, brother
Kaasu panam dabbu dhuttu
Money and fame — all of it
Um munnaala dhoosu pola
Were mere dust in your shadow
Unna vaanga oorukkula
This town
Yaarit tayum kaasey illa
Could never afford someone like you
Iporunthu unna paaththu
From this day forward
Aanai ida aaley illaiye
No one can command in your place
Poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa nanba
Gone like a quiet thunder, my friend
Summa raja pola geththaa nee poyivaa nanba
You left like a noble king, in style
Inimey unnoda dhesaththil
From now on, in your realm
Nee dhaanda chella pulla
You’re the forever beloved child
Soga geedhangal kedaiyaathu
No sorrowful songs allowed now
Sorrgam un joobukkulla
Heaven is right in your pocket
Aeroplane’u rocket ellam
Planes and rockets alike
Kaaladiyil oda vidu
Now move beneath your feet
Sunday illa end’ey illa
No more Sundays, no more ends
Ishtam pola aattam podu
Play the game your way, freely
Unnoda thalai ezhuththa
Your fate, your journey
Neeye nalla ezhuthikkadaa
You wrote it flawlessly, man
Poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa poyivaa nanba
You’re gone, but your flame remains
Summa raja pola geththaa nee poyivaa nanba
You exited like a silent king — all pride, all class
Poyiva Nanba Music Video
Watch the Tamil music video for “Poyivaa Nanba” embedded above. Directed by Sekhar Kammula, it channels the song’s bold pride and heartache through the dynamic performances of Dhanush, Nagarjuna Akkineni, and Rashmika Mandanna.