A.G. Rathnamala and B. Vasantha lead the chorus in ‘Vanakkam Vanakkam’ from the album Konjum Kumari. Lyricist Nalla Thambi and composer S. Vedhachalam create a respectful tribute to a community leader called Annachi. The song establishes admiration through direct descriptions of his character.
Vanakkam Vanakkam
A. G. Rathnamala | B. Vasantha • From “Konjum Kumari”
Vanakkam Vanakkam Lyrics Translation – Konjum Kumari Soundtrack
Nalla Thambi compares Annachi to an ant working tirelessly each day. He completes tasks smiling while protecting others like a father. The lyrics note Annachi transforms outdated ideas and uplifts lives at the right moments.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Sitterumbhai Polae Dhinam UzhaichiduvaaruHe works tirelessly every day, just like a little ant.
Sitterumbhai Polae Dhinam UzhaichiduvaaruHe works tirelessly every day, just like a little ant.
Ivar Sirichikittu Kaariyathai MudithiduvaaruHe completes every task with a smile.
Ivar Sirichikittu Kaariyathai MudithiduvaaruHe completes every task with a smile.
Pettravanai Polae Nammai KaathiduvaaruHe protects us like a father would.
Pettravanai Polae Nammai KaathiduvaaruHe protects us like a father would.
Ivar Pazhamaiyaana Ennangalai MaatriduvaaruHe transforms our old ways of thinking.
Ivar Pazhamaiyaana Ennangalai MaatriduvaaruHe transforms our old ways of thinking.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Kanniyathai Vedhamaaga EnniduvaaruHe regards dignity as his sacred scripture.
Ivar Kattupattai Needhiyaaga ThodarnthiduvaaruHe upholds discipline as the highest justice.
Kadamaikaaga Than Sugathai MaranthiduvaaruHe forgets his own comfort for the sake of duty.
Kadamaikaaga Than Sugathai MaranthiduvaaruHe forgets his own comfort for the sake of duty.
Ivar Kaalam Neram Paarthu Nammai Vazha VaipparuHe chooses the right moment to uplift our lives.
Ivar Kaalam Neram Paarthu Nammai Vazha VaipparuHe chooses the right moment to uplift our lives.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Thambhi Mugam Karuthu Vittaal Kangal SivakkumIf a younger brother’s face darkens, his eyes turn red in defense.
Thambhi Mugam Karuthu Vittaal Kangal SivakkumIf a younger brother’s face darkens, his eyes turn red in defense.
Than Thaayin Mugam Vaadi Vittaal Nenjam ThudikkumIf his mother’s face looks weary, his heart pounds in distress.
Than Thaayin Mugam Vaadi Vittaal Nenjam ThudikkumIf his mother’s face looks weary, his heart pounds in distress.
Anbar Manam Kalangivittaal Anaithu KolvaarIf a friend is troubled, he holds them close.
Anbar Manam Kalangivittaal Anaithu KolvaarIf a friend is troubled, he holds them close.
Ivar Arinjarukkum Arinjaraaga Vilakkam SolvaarHe offers wisdom even to the scholars.
Ivar Arinjarukkum Arinjaraaga Vilakkam SolvaarHe offers wisdom even to the scholars.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Vanakkam Vanakkam AnnachiGreetings, greetings, ‘Annachi’.
Vaazhthugindrom AnnachiWe offer our praises, ‘Annachi’.
Thittam Pottu Velai SeidhuYou strategize your work carefully.
Vetri Kanda AnnachiAnd you have achieved victory, ‘Annachi’.
Vanakkam Vanakkam Music Video
Konjum Kumari’s Vanakkam Vanakkam lyrics translation celebrates leadership combining hard work, protection, and progressive change. Listeners find clear parallels between the lyrics meaning and community guardian roles in Tamil culture.