Explore the powerful Ponni Nadhi lyrics from the epic Tamil film Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1. Sung by A. R. Rahman, A. R. Reihana, and Bamba Bakya with lyrics by Ilango Krishnan, this energetic anthem captures the valor of Chola warriors, featuring Karthi under the direction of Mani Ratnam.
The song “Ponni Nadhi” from Ponniyin Selvan: Part 1 is an inspiring and majestic anthem that celebrates the pride and spirit of the Chola dynasty. Composed and sung by the musical legend A. R. Rahman, along with A. R. Reihana and Bamba Bakya, the track brings forth the grandeur of Tamil heritage and the might of its warriors. Penned by lyricist Ilango Krishnan, the Ponni Nadhi lyrics are filled with poetic strength, describing courage, tradition, and the beauty of the Ponni River. Featuring Karthi in a powerful and adventurous portrayal, this Mani Ratnam-directed masterpiece sets the tone for an epic journey through history, pride, and valor.
Ponni Nadhi Lyrics in English
Ohh.. Kavariyaal neermadikku
Ambaramaai anaiyeduthaan
Neer satham ketadhumae
Nel poothu nikkum
Uli saththam ketadhumae
Kal poothu nikkum
Pagai satham ketadhumae
Vil poothu nikkum
Chozhathin perumaikoora
Sol poothu nikkum
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Theeyari esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla
Theeyari esamaari
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Theeyari esamaari
Kaatraippola
Theeyari esamaari
Pottal kadandhu
Theeyari esamaari
Puzhudhi kadandhu
Theeyari esamaari
Tharisu kadandhu
Theeyari esamaari
Karisal kadandhu
Veeram velanja mannu
Andho naan ivvazhaginilae
Haiye semba semba
Kaalam marandhadhenna
Haiye
Hoo oo oo oo
Manne un maarbil kidakka
Pachai naranja mannu
Achho oor aasai mulaika
Manju thoorum mannu
En kaalam kaniyadho
Kokku pootha mannu
En kaalgal thaniyadho
Vella manasu mannu
Sembanee
Veeram velanja mannu
Thathatthada thathatthada thathatthada
Thadavane sel
Veeram velanja mannu
Ponni magal
Theeyari esamaari
Laali lallaa laali lalla laali lalla
Paadi sellum
Veera chozhapuri
Paarthu viraivaai nee
Thaavu azhaga
Thaavum nadhiyaai
Saga kanavai mudida
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Theeyari esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla
Veeram velanja mannu
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Theeyari esamaari
Kaatrai pola
Veeram velanja mannu
Sekka sagappi
Theeyari esamaari
Nenjil irudi
Veeram velanja mannu
Retta suzhachi
Theeyari esamaari
Otti irudi
Veeram velanja mannu
[heavy drum beats]
Sozha silaithaan ivalo
Semba
Sola karuthaai sirichaa
Semba
Eezha minnal unnala
Semba
Naanum rasichida aagatha
Amba
Koodathae
Amba
Hoo oo oo
Kadalukkedhu oivu
Semba
Kadamai irukudhu ezhundhuru
Semba
Seeripaindhudu ambaaga
Semba
Kaala thangam ponaalae
Semba
Thambiyae ennaalum varumoda
Nanjaigalae punjaigalae
Rambaigalai vinji nirkkum vanjigalae
Nanjaigalae punjaigalae
Rambaigalai vinji nirkkum vanjigalae
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Theeyari esamaari
Pozhudhukkulla
Theeyari esamaari
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Veeram velanja mannu
Kaatrai pola
Theeyari esamaari
Sekka sagappi
Veeram velanja mannu
Nenjil irudi
Theeyari esamaari
Retta suzhachi
Veeram velanja mannu
Otti irudi
Theeyari esamaari
Andho naan ivvazhaginilae
Veeram velanja mannu
Ho oh oh..
Ha aa aa
Ho oh oh..
Ha aa aa
Ho oh oh..
Ha aa aa
Ponni Nadhi Lyrics Meaning in English
Ohh.. Kavariyaal neermadikku
With the pitcher, the water flows gently
Ambaramaai anaiyeduthaan
It rises high and embraces the sky
Neer satham ketadhumae
When the sound of water is heard
Nel poothu nikkum
The paddy begins to bloom
Uli saththam ketadhumae
When the sound of chiseling is heard
Kal poothu nikkum
The stones begin to take form
Pagai satham ketadhumae
When the sound of battle is heard
Vil poothu nikkum
The bows rise in readiness
Chozhathin perumaikoora
To speak of the glory of the Cholas
Sol poothu nikkum
Words themselves begin to blossom
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Shall we behold the Ponni River?
Theeyari esamaari
With fierce fire and divine grace
Pozhudhukkulla
Within a moment’s time
Theeyari esamaari
Comes the spirit of power and might
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Shall we see the maidens’ beauty?
Theeyari Esamaari
With divine elegance and splendor
Kaatraippola
Like the flowing wind
Theeyari Esamaari
So moves the rhythm of valor
Pottal Kadandhu
Crossing through barriers
Theeyari Esamari
With divine determination
Puzhudhi Kadandhu
Overcoming dust and dirt
Theeyari Esamari
Marches the land of bravery
Tharisu Kadandhu
Through barren lands
Theeyari Esamari
Flows strength and endurance
Karisal Kadandhu
Through black soil terrains
Veeram Velanja Mannu
Lies the soil soaked with valor
Andho naan ivvazhaginilae
Alas, I am in this beauty’s embrace
Haiye semba semba
Oh, red earth, oh warrior land
Kaalam marandhadhenna
Has time itself forgotten?
Haiye
Ah, indeed!
Hoo oo oo oo
Ohh…
Manne un maarbil kidakka
Let me rest upon your chest, oh earth
Pachai naranja mannu
The land that glows green and golden
Achho oor aasai mulaika
Ah, the desires of the town begin to bloom
Manju thoorum mannu
The mist-covered land awakens
En kaalam kaniyadho
Will my time ever bear fruit?
Kokku pootha mannu
Where cranes dance over fertile land
En kaalgal thaniyadho
Are my steps now alone?
Vella manasu mannu
With a pure heart like white soil
Sembanee
O red one
Veeram velanja mannu
You are the land rich in valor
Thathatthada thathatthada thathatthada
The drums beat fiercely
Thadavane sel
The warriors march forward
Veeram velanja mannu
The soil filled with bravery
Ponni Magal
Daughter of the Ponni River
Theeyari Esamaari
With divine brilliance and strength
Laali lallaa laali lalla laali lalla
The soothing lullaby echoes far and wide
Paadi sellum
Singing as it flows along
Veera chozhapuri
The glorious city of the brave Cholas
Paarthu viraivaai nee
Come forth quickly to behold it
Thaavu azhaga
Leap, O beauty!
Thaavum nadhiyaai
Leap like the flowing river!
Saga.. kanavai.. mudida..
End the dreams of battles past
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Shall we behold the Ponni River?
Theeyari esamaari
With divine grace and flame of valor
Pozhudhukkulla
Within moments
Veeram velanja mannu
Lies the land enriched by courage
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Shall we see the maidens’ charm?
Theeyari Esamaari
With splendor divine
Kaatrai Pola
Like the breeze that never rests
Veeram velanja mannu
Flows the soil of valor
Sekka sagappi
Blazing red with spirit
Theeyari Esamaari
It glows with sacred flame
Nenjil irudi
Seal it within the heart
Veeram velanja mannu
The earth blessed with bravery
Retta suzhachi
Twin revolutions swirl
Theeyari Esamaari
With divine determination
Otti irudi
Hold it close, let it end
Veeram velanja mannu
The soil adorned with courage
Sozha silaithaan ivalo
How magnificent is the Chola sculpture!
Semba
O red earth!
Sola karuthaai sirichaa
When the Chola’s dark land smiles
Semba
O red one!
Eezha minnal unnala
The lightning of Eelam flashes for you
Semba
O red warrior!
Naanum rasichida aagatha
May I too rejoice in this beauty
Amba
O goddess!
Koodathae
Do not fade away
Amba
O divine mother!
Hoo oo oo
Ohhh…
Kadalukkedhu oivu
When does the sea ever rest?
Semba
O red land!
Kadamai irukudhu ezhundhuru
Duty calls—rise now!
Semba
O red one!
Seeripaindhudu ambaaga
The pride blooms as a goddess
Semba
O red earth!
Kaala thangam ponaalae
Even if time’s gold fades away
Semba
You remain eternal, red land!
Thambiyae ennaalum varumoda
My brother, shall we always come together?
Nanjaigalae punjaigalae
O fertile fields and lush lands
Rambaigalai vinji nirkkum vanjigalae
You stand prouder than heavenly nymphs
Nanjaigalae punjaigalae
O lands of plenty and strength
Rambaigalai vinji nirkkum vanjigalae
Outshining even the celestial maidens
Ponni nadhi paakanumae
Shall we behold the Ponni River?
Theeyari esamaari
With divine brilliance and valor
Pozhudhukkulla
Within moments
Theeyari esamaari
With fire and might divine
Kanni pengal kaananumae
Shall we see the maidens’ grace?
Veeram velanja mannu
The soil rich in courage
Kaatrai Pola
Like the restless wind
Theeyari Esamaari
Flows divine strength
Sekka sagappi
Glowing in fiery red
Veeram velanja mannu
The land filled with valor
Nenjil irudi
Seal it within the heart
Theeyari Esamaari
With divine flame and spirit
Retta suzhachi
Twin spirals of destiny
Veeram velanja mannu
The soil drenched in bravery
Otti irudi
Hold it close, let it conclude
Theeyari Esamaari
With sacred brilliance eternal
Andho naan ivvazhaginilae
Alas, I dwell in this beauty
Veeram velanja mannu
The land blessed with valor
Ho oh oh..
Oh oh oh..
Ha..aa..aa
Ah…
Ho oh oh..
Oh oh oh..
Ha..aa..aa
Ah…
Ho oh oh..
Oh oh oh..
Ha..aa..aa
Ah…
Ponni Nadhi lyrics Credits:
Song Ponni Nadhi
Album Ponniyin Selven-1
Singers A R Rahman, A. R. Reihana, Bamba Bakya
Lyricist Ilango Krishnan
Musician A R Rahman
Cast karthi
Director Mani Ratnam
Label Tips Music