Ilaiyaraaja and Kamal Haasan bring ‘Thenpandi Cheemayile’ to life in the album Nayakan. The tune blends traditional South Indian melodies with a heartfelt story. The lyrics, penned by Ilaiyaraaja and Kavignar Pulamaipithan, mix local charm with emotional depth.
Released: February 8, 2024
Thenpandi Cheemayile
Ilaiyaraaja | Kamal Haasan • From “Nayakan”
Thenpandi Cheemayile Lyrics Translation – Nayakan Soundtrack
Kamal Haasan sings, ‘In the southern Pandiya region, on the streets where temple chariots roll, you who arrived as gentle as a deer.’ The poet uses a deer and a crescent moon to describe someone delicate, and asks who could have hurt them.
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Valarum piraiye theyatheO growing crescent moon, don’t you fade.
Iniyum azhuthu thembatheDon’t cry and sob like this anymore.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adicharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar adichaWho was it that hurt you?
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Valarum piraiye theyatheO growing crescent moon, don’t you fade.
Iniyum azhuthu thembatheDon’t cry and sob like this anymore.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Valarum piraiye theyatheO growing crescent moon, don’t you fade.
Iniyum azhuthu thembatheDon’t cry and sob like this anymore.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Azhutha manasu thaangatheMy crying heart just can’t bear it.
Thenpandi cheemayileIn the southern ‘Pandiya’ region,
Therodum veethiyileon the streets where temple chariots roll,
Maan pola vanthavaneyou who arrived as gentle as a deer.
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Yaar aditharoWho was it that hurt you?
Thenpandi Cheemayile Music Video
The lyrics of ‘Thenpandi Cheemayile’ offer a touching look at pain and beauty. The song, from Nayakan, mixes traditional sounds with Kamal Haasan’s strong vocals.