“Vaanganna Vanakkanganna,” AKA “Vangana Vanakkam,” a Tamil hit by Vijay and Santhanam from the 2013 movie “Thalaivaa,” buzzes with fun and heartbreak. Its title means “Come, bro, welcome bro,” kicking off a wild buddy anthem. Na. Muthukumar spins lyrics full of laughs and love woes. G.V. Prakash Kumar pumps up a beat that hooks you fast. Vijay and Amala Paul shine on screen, led by director Vijay’s lively vision.
| Song | Vaanganna Vanakkanganna |
| Motion Picture Soundtrack | Thalaivaa |
| Vocalist | Vijay, Santhanam |
| Lyrics by | Na. Muthukumar |
| Arrangement | G.v. Prakash Kumar |
| In the Video | Vijay, Amala Paul |
| Release Date | January 10, 2015 |
In “Vaanganna Vanakkanganna,” Vijay and Santhanam’s lyrics pop in translation, mixing bro vibes with girl troubles. Na. Muthukumar crafts a tale of drinking away a tricky love, from scooty rides to Oscar-worthy acting. The chorus, “Vaanganna Vanakkanganna, My song’ah nee kelunga na,” calls out: “Come bro, welcome bro, listen to my song.”
Thalaivaa Movie’s Vaanganna Vanakkanganna Lyrics With English Meaning
Come on, bro — a warm welcome to you.
My song’ah nee kelunga na
Lend an ear to my song, bro.
Naa olarala olarala na
I’m not just rambling.
Romba feeling’u feeling’u na
It’s just overwhelming emotions.
Yey aanana oonana un aala thedi pova
This guy is wandering, searching for his girl.
Nee venanu ponna naa
If she says she doesn’t want me…
Dhevadhaasa aaven
I’ll turn into a saint.
Ava late’ah dhan da
She’s been breaking up a lot lately.
Tata solva pinnala povaatha
She says bye-bye but doesn’t want me to follow.
Yey oothiko oothiko oothiko na
Hey, just take it easy, bro.
Manasa nee konjo thethiko na
Calm your heart a little.
Quarter’um water’um sernthuchuna
When liquor mixes with water…
Kottuthu kaadhal thaththuvam na
Love’s philosophy hits hard.
Vaanganna vanakkanganna
Come on, bro — a warm welcome to you.
My song’ah nee kelunga na
Lend an ear to my song, bro.
Naa olarala olarala na
I’m not just rambling.
Romba feeling’u feeling’u na
It’s just overwhelming emotions.
Life oru boatunga na
Life is like a boat, bro.
Safety’ah ottunga na
Row it carefully.
Love’ula maatikitta seththula sikkidu na
If you get caught in love, you’re trapped for life.
Hitler’u torture la
Even Hitler’s torture…
History pesuthu na
Is remembered in history.
Ivalunga torture lam
But the way she tortures…
Yaarume pesala na
No one ever talks about it.
Whiskey beer bodhai dha
The high from whiskey and beer…
Moonae hour’il pogu na
Fades away in three hours.
Husky voice’il pesuva
But her husky voice…
Pogaathu antha bodhai dha
That intoxication never fades.
Appo nee vizhundha na
If you fall because of it…
Ezhunthida maatta na
You won’t be able to get back up.
Oothiko oothiko oothiko na
Hey, just take it easy, bro.
Manasa nee konjo thethiko na
Calm your heart a little.
Quarter’um water’um sernthuchuna
When liquor mixes with water…
Kottuthu kaadhal thaththuvam na
Love’s philosophy hits hard.
Vaanganna vanakkanganna
Come on, bro — a warm welcome to you.
My song’ah nee kelunga na
Lend an ear to my song, bro.
Naa olarala olarala na
I’m not just rambling.
Romba feeling’u feeling’u na
It’s just overwhelming emotions.
Saturday dating’u nu
She says Saturday is for dating.
Kootitu pova na
She takes me out.
Acting acting’u na
She puts on an act.
Aiyo Oscar’u acting’u na
Oh god, it’s Oscar-worthy acting.
Hi’u nu solliduva
She says “Hi.”
Escape aagidu na
And then vanishes.
Scooty’la eththikuva
She takes me on a scooty ride.
Deadend’u paathuko na
But drives me to a dead end.
Kaiya beesi neeyum dha
She waves at me…
Kannamboochi aadiduva
And plays coy eye games.
Kanna thorakkum bothu dha
But when I open my eyes…
Unna neeyum thediduva
Even you start searching for yourself.
Pattavan solluran
An experienced guy says…
Kaadhale vena naa
Love isn’t worth it, bro.
Oothiko oothiko oothiko na
Hey, just take it easy, bro.
Manasa nee konjo thethiko na
Calm your heart a little.
Quarter’um water’um sernthuchuna
When liquor mixes with water…
Kottuthu kaadhal thaththuvam na
Love’s philosophy hits hard.
Vaanganna vanakkanganna
Come on, bro — a warm welcome to you.
My song’ah nee kelunga na
Lend an ear to my song, bro.
Naa olarala olarala na
I’m not just rambling.
Romba ey ey ey na
It’s just too intense.
Yey aanana oonana un aala thedi pova
This guy is wandering, searching for his girl.
Nee venanu ponna naa
If she says she doesn’t want me…
Dhevadhaasa aaven
I’ll turn into a saint.
Ava late’ah dhan da
She’s been breaking up a lot lately, bro.
Bye bye tell va pinnala don’t don’t go
She says bye-bye but doesn’t want me to follow.
Yey oothiko oothiko oothiko na
Hey, just take it easy, bro.
Manasa nee konjo thethiko na
Calm your heart a little.
Quarter’um water’um sernthuchuna
When liquor mixes with water…
Kottuthu kaadhal thaththuvam na
Love’s philosophy hits hard.
Oothiko oothiko oothiko na
Hey, just take it easy, bro.
Manasa nee konjo thethiko na
Calm your heart a little.
Quarter’um water’um sernthuchuna
When liquor mixes with water…
Kottuthu kaadhal thaththuvam noiii
Love’s philosophy hits hard, noiii.
Come bro welcome bro
Come on, bro — a warm welcome to you.
My song’ah you hear hear bro
Lend an ear to my song, bro.
No blabber blabber’u bro
No pointless rambling, bro.
Only feeling’u feeling’u bro
Only deep emotions, bro.
Translated by: Sakthimahi
Vaanganna Vanakkanganna Music Video
Got a minute? Spin the video above. Director Vijay turns Vijay and Amala Paul into a playful, rowdy crew.