Karisal Tharisal Song Lyrics Translation | Tajmahal | A.R. Rahman

Explore Karisal Tharisal song lyrics translation from the Tamil movie Tajmahal, starring Manoj and Riya Sen. Sung by M.G. Sreekumar & K.S. Chithra, with music by A.R. Rahman and lyrics by Vairamuthu.

Karisal Tharisal Song Lyrics

Karisal Tharisal
The dry, barren land

Nilavu Kodhikka
The moon is burning (unusually hot)

Usuru Kadandhu
Life itself gets shaken

Manasum Kudhikka
And the heart too leaps

Varavaa Oorum Adanga
Will the raging village calm down?

Naalu Theruvum
All four streets

Thorandhu Kedakka
Wide open and restless

Naayum Nariyum
Dogs and foxes too

Mulichu Kedakka
Are baring their teeth and fighting

Mudiyuma Enna Nerunga
How can anyone come closer?

Ooru Malai Ellaam
The village hills

Goli Vilaiyaadi
Echo with gunshots like a game

Varuven Kozhi Oranga
I will come, like a cock stepping out proudly

Kannupadumindu
With eyes flashing

Kaatthuruvam Kondu
Carrying a storm’s rage

Varuven Nilavu Mayanga
I will come till even the moon trembles

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Karisal Tharisal
The dry, barren landNilavu Kodhikka
The moon is burning

Varavaa Oorum Adanga
Will the raging village calm down?

Yeh Machakkanniye
Oh wild, daring girl


Yeh Machakkanniye
Na Naa Na Naa Nanaaa
Yeh Machakkanniye
Yeh Machakkanniye

(Chanting / rhythm filler, addressing the wild girl)


En Adi Vaithil Thaan
Right in my stomach (literally “in my belly”)

Puli Karaikka Vandhe Puttan
Came and mixed tamarind (i.e., came to stir up sourness inside)

Enna Konne Puttaan
He killed me

En Adi Vaithil Thaan
Right in my stomach


Puli Karaikka Vandhe Puttan

Came and mixed tamarind (i.e., came to stir up sourness inside)


Enna Konne Puttaan

He killed me

Ooradangiduchu
The village has flared up

Por Thodangiduchu
The fight has begun

Ella Nesam
All the love

Ini Nee En Vasam
Now, you are mine alone


Naan Varavaa Kanne
Shall I come, my girl?

Naan Varava
Shall I come?

Vaaipirundhaal Vandhu
If there’s a chance, I’ll come

Vaai Tharava
To speak and open my heart


Ottu Kooraiyila
Enna Nadakiradho

Under the thatched roof, what is happening?

Kodukira Dheivam Thaan
Koorai Pirikiratho

Is it the god who gives, splitting the roof?

Koorai Pirichapadi
Mela Azhaikiradho

By tearing the roof apart, is it calling us from above?


Naan Varavaa Kanne
Naan Varava
Vaaipirundhaal Vandhu
Vaai Tharava

Shall I come, my girl? If I get the chance, I’ll come to speak.

(repeated stanza – same meaning)

Thunnanu Theeriii
Thoriri Theeri
Thaari Thoori Thu
Theeriri Thoori Theeeeriri Thoori
Thaari Thoori Thu
Thu Thu Thoririth Thoorithtu
Thu Thu Thoriri Thoorithtu

(Rhythmic tribal chant – nonsensical syllables, used for energy and tempo)


Mel Kaattu Moolaiyila
In the corner of the high forest

Megam Illa Minnallilla
There are no clouds, no lightning

Boomi Nananjiruchu
Yet, the earth is drenched

Mel Kaattu Moolaiyila
Megam Illa Minnallilla
Boomi Nananjiruchu

In the corner of the high forest, no clouds, no lightning – still the land is soaked.

Pazham Nazhuvi
Paalil Vizhundhachu

The fruit slipped and fell into the milk

Adhu Nazhuvi
Vaayil Vizhundhachu

Then slipped and fell into the mouth


Ada Vaanodum Serama
Mannodum Koodama
Maththiyil Medhandhaachu

Has the sky joined? Has the earth merged? At the center, there’s confusion.

(repeated stanza – same meaning)

Sunnambhu Ketkapoyi
The lime (used in construction) has worn off

Sokka Thaangam Vaangi Vanthen
I went and bought bright gold

Kaalam Kaninjiruchi
The time has ripened (matured)

Sunnambhu Ketkapoyi
Sokka Thaangam Vaangi Vanthen
Kaalam Kaninjiruchi

The lime has worn off, I bought shining gold, the time has ripened.


Ada Vaanodum Serama
Mannodum Koodama
Maththiyil Medhandhaachu

Has the sky joined? Has the earth merged? At the center, there’s confusion.

(repeated again – same meaning)

FAQs Karisal Tharisal Song Lyrics Translation

Q1. Which movie features the Karisal Tharisal song?
The song Karisal Tharisal is from the Tamil movie Tajmahal.

Q2. Who composed the music for Karisal Tharisal?
The music was composed by A.R. Rahman.

Q3. Who are the singers of Karisal Tharisal song?
The song was sung by M.G. Sreekumar and K.S. Chithra.

Q4. Who wrote the lyrics of Karisal Tharisal?
The lyrics were penned by the renowned Tamil lyricist Vairamuthu.

Q5. Where can I find Karisal Tharisal song lyrics translation?
You can find the full Karisal Tharisal song lyrics translation explained line by line in English here.

Karisal Tharisal from the Tamil movie Tajmahal is a powerful folk-inspired track composed by A.R. Rahman, with lyrics penned by the legendary Vairamuthu. Sung by M.G. Sreekumar and K.S. Chithra, the song blends raw village rhythms with Rahman’s unique soundscape. Featuring Manoj and Riya Sen, the song captures rustic imagery, emotions of love, conflict, and earthy metaphors. For fans seeking meaning beyond the melody, our Karisal Tharisal song lyrics translation provides a clear line-by-line explanation in English, helping you understand the cultural and lyrical depth of this classic number.

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