T. M. Soundarajan, P. Susheela, and L. R. Eswari deliver “Thangaduraiye Engal” from the album “Thanga Durai.” Kannadasan wrote the lyrics; M. S. Vishwanathan composed the music. A grand procession honoring a hero forms the song’s scene.
Thangaduraiye Engal
P. Susheela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Thanga Durai”
Thanga Durai’s Thangaduraiye Engal Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kannadasan’s writing details a leader known as a “mischievous child” in his village. The same figure gains national recognition as a “brave son.” The community collectively blesses their “commander” and “revered elder.”
Thangaduraiye Engal TamizheOur ‘Golden Leader’, our Tamil pride.
Thangam Pondra SingaduraiyeYou’re our ‘Lion Lord’, who’s like gold.
Varuga Varuga VazhgaWelcome, welcome, long may you live.
Varuga Varuga VazhgaWelcome, welcome, long may you live.
Thangaduraiye Engal TamizheOur ‘Golden Leader’, our Tamil pride.
Thangam Pondra SingaduraiyeYou’re our ‘Lion Lord’, who’s like gold.
Varuga Varuga VazhgaWelcome, welcome, long may you live.
Varuga Varuga VazhgaWelcome, welcome, long may you live.
Thangaduraiye Engal TamizheOur ‘Golden Leader’, our Tamil pride.
Thangam Pondra SingaduraiyeYou’re our ‘Lion Lord’, who’s like gold.
Varuga Varuga VazhgaWelcome, welcome, long may you live.
Oorukkulle Suttippillai EnnumWithin your village, you earned the name ‘Mischievous Child’.
Perai KondaiSTANZA_BREAK
Nattukkulle Veerappillai EnnumWithin the nation, you became known as a ‘Brave Son’.
Perai Kandai
Nattukkulle Veerappillai EnnumAcross the nation, you’re recognized as a ‘Brave Son’.
Perai Kandai
Vada Engal RajaCome here, our King.
Nalla Theera Vettri VeeraOur good, brave, victorious hero.
Vada Engal RajaCome here, our King.
Nalla Theera Vettri VeeraOur good, brave, victorious hero.
Thayagathai Kakka Vandha AiayaveO revered elder, you came to protect our homeland.
Senthamil AnnaveOur pure Tamil ‘elder brother’.
Engalin ThalapathiyaiWe’ve come together to bless our commander.
Vazhtha Vandhom Onnave
Engalin ThalapathiyaiWe’ve come together to bless our commander.
Vazhtha Vandhom Onnave
Thayagathai Kakka Vandha AiayaveO revered elder, you came to protect our homeland.
Senthamil AnnaveOur pure Tamil ‘elder brother’.
Engalin ThalapathiyaiWe’ve come together to bless our commander.
Vazhtha Vandhom Onnave
Udan Pirandha ThambathiyalinYou’ve opened the eye of knowledge for your kin.
Arivu Kannai Thiranthu Vachu
Udan Pirandha ThambathiyalinFor your community, you’ve opened the eye of wisdom.
Arivu Kannai Thiranthu VachuNallathum Kettathum
You’re the one who taught us what’s good and bad.Solli Koduthavan Neeye
Indha Ulagathukkor Oli VilakkuYou’re a guiding light for this world.
Thamizharukkor Thani Vilakku
Indha Ulagathukkor Oli VilakkuFor this world, you’re a guiding lamp.
Thamizharukkor Thani VilakkuAnd a unique light for Tamils.
Ullathai UnnidhamO revered one, we’ve poured out our hearts to you.
Alli Koduthom Thaye
Thayagathai Kakka Vandha AiayaveO revered elder, you came to protect our homeland.
Senthamil AnnaveOur pure Tamil ‘elder brother’.
Engalin ThalapathiyaiWe’ve come together to bless our commander.
Vazhtha Vandhom Onnave
Engalin ThalapathiyaiWe’ve come together to bless our commander.
Vazhtha Vandhom Onnave
Veerathirumagane UnnaiO brave, noble son, I’ve awaited you day by day.
Dhinam Dhinam EdhirparthenVettri Kalaignan Vandhan
The victorious leader has arrived, so I’ve welcomed him like a mother.Enave Annai Varavettren
Thilagam Neeyena Ulagam SollumThe world says you’re an ‘auspicious mark of honor’.
Vazhiya En MaganeLong may you live, my son.
Dhesam Katha Maganai NeengalO Tamils, cherish the son who protected the nation.
Vazhnthungal Tamizhargale
Vazhnthungal TamizhargaleO Tamils, celebrate him.
Thangaduraiye Engal Music Video
The community’s collective voice elevates a protector of the homeland. This “Thangaduraiye Engal” lyrics meaning maps a figure who is a light for the world. M. S. Vishwanathan’s musical arrangement supports this anthem of honor.