Deva composes ‘Vanthenda Paalkaran,’ a vibrant song from the album ‘Annamalai.’ Vairamuthu pens the lyrics, while S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra lend their voices. The track celebrates the humble milkman and the life-giving nature of cows.
Released: December 16, 2025
Vanthenda Paalkaran
Deva | Vairamuthu • From “Annamalai”
Annamalai’s Vanthenda Paalkaran Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Vairamuthu writes, ‘You give her grass, and she gives you milk,’ highlighting the symbiotic relationship between humans and cows. The poet contrasts the selflessness of cows with the greed of mankind, weaving in social commentary with humor and wit.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaHey look, the milkman’s finally here!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m gonna sing a song about cows.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’ll weave a new tune and dance for you.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaThe milkman’s made his entrance, folks!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m set to sing all about the cattle.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’ve composed a fresh beat to groove to.
Pullu Koduththa Palu KodukkumYou give her grass, and she gives you milk.
Unnala Mudiyadhu Thambi AdaYou couldn’t do that if you tried, brother.
Padhi Pulla PorakkuthappaHalf the kids in this world are born and raised,
Pasumbala Thai Pala NambiTrusting cow’s milk just like their mother’s.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaLook at me, the milkman’s arrived!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m gonna celebrate the cows in song.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’ve got a brand new rhythm for my dance.
Than Raththathil Oru PadhiConverting half of her very blood
Palaga PirippadhuInto milk to be shared,
Pasuvoda VelaiyappaThat’s the noble task of a cow.
Adhu Piriththalum PaloduEven if she separates it like that,
Thanneerai KalappadhuMixing water into that pure milk,
Manidhanin MoolaiyappaIs how the greedy human mind schemes.
Sanam Vizundha Uram ParuLook at the dung she drops, it’s rich fertilizer.
Yeruvai Yericha ThiruneeruBurn that waste, and it becomes ‘holy ash’.
Unakku Yenna VaralaruWhat kind of legacy do you even have?
Unmai Sonna ThagararuIf I speak the truth, you’ll just start a fight.
Nee Madu PolaYou don’t work hard,
UzhaikkaliyeLike a tireless bull does.
Nee Manushanai YechuInstead, you just cheat your fellow man,
PozhaikkiriyeAnd that’s how you survive.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaI’ve arrived, your friendly neighborhood milkman!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m gonna share the story of the cow.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’ll set it to a new song and dance.
Ada Meen Seththa KaruvaduLook, a dead fish becomes ‘dried fish’.
Nee Seththa VerumkooduBut when you die, you’re just an empty shell.
Kannadasan SonnadhungaThat’s what the great poet Kannadasan said.
Pasu Irundhalum PalagumA cow is useful while she’s alive,
Seththalum TholagumAnd even her skin serves a purpose after death.
Nan Kandu SonnadhungaI’ve seen this truth, and I’m telling you.
Annal Gandhi KudichadellamThe milk Mahatma Gandhi used to drink,
Aayul Valarkkum Attu PalungaWas goat’s milk that increased his lifespan.
Annamalai Nan KuduppathellamBut the milk I, Annamalai, give to you,
Anbu Valarkkum Mattu PalungaIs cow’s milk that nurtures the growth of love.
Annai Vari KuduthadhuWhat my mother gave me,
Thai PaluWas her own precious milk.
Ennai Vazha VaiththadhuBut what truly made me thrive,
Thamizh PaluIs ‘Tamil milk’—the richness of my language.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaHere I am, the milkman is in the house!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m gonna sing praises for the gentle cows.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’m gonna dance to a brand new melody.
Pullu Kodutha Palu KodukkumYou feed her grass, and she yields milk.
Unnala Mudiyadhu ThambiYou just can’t match that, little brother.
Padhi Pulla PorakkuthappaHalf of the children out there are raised,
Pasumbala Thai Pala NambiRelying on cow’s milk as if it were their mother’s.
Vanthenda Paalkaran AdadaYes, the milkman has finally shown up!
Pasumatta Paththi PadaporenI’m singing about the life of cows.
Pudhu Pattu Katti AdaporenI’ll perform a new song with my dance steps.
Vanthenda Paalkaran Music Video
‘Vanthenda Paalkaran’ lyrics offer a tribute to cows and their role in human life. The song from the album ‘Annamalai’ features S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra in a melodic celebration of nature and tradition.