Read the complete Naan Aanaiyittal song translation from the classic Tamil movie Enga Veettu Pillai (1965). Sung by T.M. Soundararajan, composed by M.S. Viswanathan, with lyrics by Vaali and starring MGR.
Naan Aanaiyittal song translation (English Meaning)
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Ingu ezhaigal vethanai padamaatar
Here, the poor will not suffer
Uyir ulla varai oru thunbam illai
As long as there is life, there will be no sorrow
Avar kanneer kadalilae vizha maatar
Their tears will never fall into an ocean
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Ingu ezhaigal vethanai padamaatar
Here, the poor will not suffer
Uyir ulla varai oru thunbam illai
As long as there is life, there will be no sorrow
Avar kanneer kadalilae vizha maatar
Their tears will never fall into an ocean
Oru thavaru seithaal adhai therinthu seithaal
If someone commits a mistake knowingly
Avan devan endraalum vida maaten
Even if he is called a god, I will not spare him
Udal uzhaika solven adhil pizhaika solven
I will ask them to work hard and earn their living
Avar urimai porulgalai thoda maaten
I will never touch their rightful belongings
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Ingu ezhaigal vethanai padamaatar
Here, the poor will not suffer
Uyir ulla varai oru thunbam illai
As long as there is life, there will be no sorrow
Avar kanneer kadalilae vizha maatar
Their tears will never fall into an ocean
Silar aasaikum thevaikum vaazhvukum
For desires, needs, and survival
Vasathikum ooraar kaal pidipaar
Some people cling to the feet of the powerful
Oru maanam illai adhil eenam illai
They have no dignity and feel no shame
Avar eppothum vaal pidipaar
They always cling to the powerful
Ethirkaalam varum en kadamai varum
The future will come, my duty will come
Indha kootathin aattadhai ozhippen
I will put an end to this crowd’s games
Pothu neethiyilae puthu paathaiyilae
In public justice, on a new path
Varum nallor mugathilae vizhipen
I will awaken in the faces of the good
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Ingu ezhaigal vethanai padamaatar
Here, the poor will not suffer
Uyir ulla varai oru thunbam illai
As long as there is life, there will be no sorrow
Avar kanneer kadalilae vizha maatar
Their tears will never fall into an ocean
Ingu oomaigal yengavum
Here, the voiceless may cry
Unmaigal thoongavum naanaa paarthirupen
And truths may sleep—I will stand guard
Oru kadavul undu avan kolgai undu
There is a god, and he has principles
Adhai eppothum kaathirupen
I will always protect them
Munbu Yesu vanthaar pinbu Gandhi vanthaar
Earlier Jesus came, later Gandhi came
Indha maanidar thirunthida piranthaar
They were born to reform mankind
Ivar thirunthavillai manam varunthavillai
But these people did not reform, nor did they repent
Andha melor sonnathai maranthaar
They forgot the words of the great souls
Naan aanaiyittal
If I give an order
Adhu nadanthu vittal
It will surely happen
Ingu ezhaigal vethanai padamaatar
Here, the poor will not suffer
Uyir ulla varai oru thunbam illai
As long as there is life, there will be no sorrow
Avar kanneer kadalilae vizha maatar
Their tears will never fall into an ocean
The Naan Aanaiyittal song translation highlights the powerful message of justice, compassion, and leadership portrayed in the film Enga Veettu Pillai (1965). Sung with commanding emotion by T.M. Soundararajan, the song reflects the ideals of standing up for the poor and ensuring fairness in society. Legendary composer M.S. Viswanathan elevates the song with a strong and memorable tune, while Vaali’s meaningful lyrics add depth and conviction. Featuring MGR in a charismatic role, this song remains an iconic anthem that symbolizes social responsibility and moral strength in classic Tamil cinema.