Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Song 73 : Kadavul Enum Muthalaali (Vivasaayi)


Song : Kadavul Enum Muthalaali
Theme : On the importance of farmers to the society
Film : Vivasaayi
Year : 1967

Song 72 : Nalla Nalla Nilam (Vivasaayi)


Song : Nalla Nalla Nilam Paartthu
Theme : Need to instill good values in society
Film : Vivasaayi
Year : 1967

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Song 71 : Kadavul Vaazhthu (Neerum Neruppum)


Song : Kadavul Vaazhthu
Theme : Do good deeds for the society
Film : Neerum Neruppum
Year : 1971

Friday, March 25, 2011

Song 70 : Chella Kiliye (Petraalthaan Pillaiyaa)


Song : Chella Kiliye Mella Pesu
Theme: On being a very good child
Film: Petraalthaan Pillaiyaa (1966)

Song 69 : Yetramunna Yetram (Arasilankumari)


Song : Yetramunna Yetram
Theme: On working hard to succeed in life
Film: Arasilankumari (1961)

Thursday, March 24, 2011

Song 68 : Namadhu Vetriyai (Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban)


Song : Namadhu Vetriyai Naalai Sarithiram Sollum
Theme: On being self confident about success
Film: Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban (1973)

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Song 67 : Anbukku Naan Adimai (Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga)


Song : Anbukku Naan Adimai
Theme: On the need for love, family values and respect between humans
Film: Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977)

Song 66 : Unmaiyin Sirippai Rasikkiren (Kanavan)


Song : Unmaiyin Sirippai Rasikkiren
Theme: On the misdeeds of man
Film: Kanavan (1968)

Monday, March 21, 2011

Song 65 : Angey Siripavargal (Rikshawkaran)


Song : Angey Siripavargal
Theme: Look at yourself before laughing at others' mistakes
Film: Rikshawkaran (1971)

Saturday, March 19, 2011

Song 64 : Arivukku Velai Kodu (Thalaivan)


Song : Arivukku Velai Kodu
Theme: Think before doing anything
Film: Thalaivan (1970)

Song 63 : Palapala Ragama Irukkuthu (Anandha Jothi)


Song : Palapala Ragama Irukkuthu Poottu
Theme: On the various misdeeds of man
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)

Song 62 : Ondru Engal Jathiye (Panakkara Kudumbam)


Song : Ondru Engal Jathiye
Theme: On unity and justice between human races
Film: Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)

Song 61 : Manithan Porakumbothu (Chakravarthi Thirumagal)


Song : Manithan Porakumbothu Porandha Gunam
Theme: On changing attitutes of man
Film: Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Song 60 : Kannai Nambathey (Ninaithathai Mudippavan)


Song : Kannai Nambathey
Theme: On the need to learn what are the truths and lies
Film: Ninaithathai Mudippavan(1974)

Song 59 : Poomazhai Thoovi (Ninaithathai Mudippavan)


Song : Poomazhai Thoovi Vasanthangal Vaazhtha
Theme: On sibling love
Film: Ninaithathai Mudippavan (1974)

Song 58 : Ennai Theriyuma (Kudiyiruntha Koyil)


Song : Ennai Theriyuma
Theme: On enjoying the different aspects of life
Film: Kudiyiruntha Koyil (1968)

Song 57 : Oruvan Manadhu (Dharmam Thalai Kaakum)


Song : Oruvan Manadhu Onbathada
Theme: On various misdeeds of man
Film: Dharmam Thalai Kaakum (1963)

Video:

Lyrics:
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada
uruvathai paarppavan manidhanada
adhil ullathai kaanbavan iraivanada
uruvathai paarppavan manidhanada
adhil ullathai kaanbavan iraivanada
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada

erumbodhu erigindraan
irangumbodhu sirikkindraan
erumbodhu erigindraan
irangumbodhu sirikkindraan
vaazhum nerathil varugindraan
varumai vandhaal pirigindraan
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada

thaayin perumai marakkindraan
thannala chetril vizhugindraan
thaayin perumai marakkindraan
thannala chetril vizhugindraan
pei pol panathai kaakkindraan
periyavar thammai pazhikkindraan
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada
uruvathai paarppavan manidhanada
adhil ullathai kaanbavan iraivanada
oruvan manadhu onbadhada
adhil olindhu kidappadhu enbadhada

Song 56 : Ethanai Manithargal (Needhikku Thalaivanangu)


Song : Ethanai Manithargal
Theme: On challenges facing humans
Film: Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)

Song 55 : Odum Megangalae (Aayirathil Oruvan)


Song : Odum Megangalae Oru Sol Keleero
Theme: On facing challenges in love
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

Song 54 : Indha Pachai Kilikoru (Needhikku Thalaivanangu)


Song : Indha Pachai Kilikoru
Theme: On nurturing good values in children
Film: Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)

Song 53 : Neengga Nalla Irukkanum (Idhayakkani)


Song : Neengga Nalla Irukkanum
Theme: On appreciating good leadership
Film: Idhayakkani (1975)

Song 52 : Ninaithathai Nadathiye (Nam Naadu)


Song : Ninaithathai Nadathiye Mudippavan
Theme: On achieving goals in life
Film: Nam Naadu (1969)

Song 51 : Oru Thai Vayitril (Urimai Kural)


Song : Oru Thai Vayitril
Theme : On love and affection between siblings
Film : Urimai Kural (1974)

Song 50 : Aagatumda Thambi Raja (Nalla Neram)


Song : Aagatumda Thambi Raja
Theme: On overcoming obstacles that comes your way
Film: Nalla Neram (1972)

Song 49 : Ondre Solvan (Sirithu Vaazha Vendum)


Song : Ondre Solvan Ondre Seivan
Theme: On good values, dignity and discipline
Film: Sirithu Vaazha Vendum (1974)

Song 48 : Naalai Namathe (Naalai Namathe)


Song : Naalai Namathe
Theme: On ways of success for tomorrow
Film: Naalai Namathe (1975)

Song 47 : Vetri Meedhu Vetri Vandhu (Thedi Vandha Maapillai)


Song : Vetri Meedhu Vetri Vandhu
Theme: On achieving success in life
Film: Thedi Vandha Maapillai (1970)

Song 46 : Paarappa Palaniappa (Periya Idathu Penn)


Song : Paarappa Palaniappa
Theme: On the ills of city life.
Film: Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

Wednesday, March 16, 2011

Song 45 : Thambikku Oru Paattu (Naan Yen Piranthean)


Song : Thambikku Oru Paattu
Theme: On instilling self-confidence and trust among children.
Film: Naan Yen Piranthean (1972)

Song 44 : Idhu Naatai Kaakum Kai (Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga)


Song : Idhu Naatai Kaakum Kai
Theme: On working hard for the country
Film: Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977)

Song 43 : Sirithu Vaazhavendum (Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban)


Song : Sirithu Vaazhavendum Nee Sirikka Vaazhndhidathe
Theme: On leading a happy and honest life
Film: Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban (1973)

Song 42 : Thambi Naan Padichean (Netru Indru Naalai)


Song : Thambi Naan Padichean Kanchiyile Netru
Theme: On patriotism and development of the country.
Film: Netru Indru Naalai (1974)

Song 41 : Ondre Kulam Endru (Pallaandu Vaazhga)


Song : Ondre Kulam Endru Paaduvom
Theme: One God and religion.
Film: Pallaandu Vaazhga (1975)

Song 40 : Annamitta Kai (Annamitta Kai)


Song : Annamitta kai Nammai aakivitta kai
Theme: A hand that feeds is a hand that elevates you in society.
Film: Annamitta Kai (1972)

Song 39 : Naan Yen Pirandhaen (Naan Yen Piranthean)


Song : Naan Yen Pirandhaen
Theme: On contributing for the welfare and development of the country.
Film: Naan Yen Piranthean (1972)

Song 38 : Odi Odi Uzhaikkanum (Nalla Neram)


Song : Odi Odi Uzhaikkanum
Theme: On the merits of hard work and generosity.
Film: Nalla Neram (1972)

Song 37 : Kadavul Yen Kallaanaar (En Annan)


Song : Kadavul Yen Kallaanaar
Theme: A good song on justice, truth and God.
Film: En Annan (1970)


Song 36 : Nenjam Undu Nermai Undu (En Annan)


Song : Nenjam Undu Nermai Undu
Theme: On being brave and honest in life
Film: En Annan (1970)

Song 35 : Nalla Perai Vanga Vendum (Nam Naadu)


Song : Nalla Perai Vanga Vendum Pillaigale
Theme: Advice to children on becoming good citizens
Film: Nam Naadu (1969)

Song 34 : Thaayillamal Naanillai (Adimai Penn)


Song : Thaayillamal Naanillai
Theme: Appreciating the greatness of mother nature
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)

Song 33 : Unnai Paarthu (Adimai Penn)


Song : Unnai Paarthu Indha Ulagam Sirikirathu
Theme: On leading a honest and principled life
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)


Song 32 : Yematrathey Yemarathey (Adimai Penn)


Song : Yematrathey Yemarathey
Theme: Advice against cheating and getting cheated
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)

Song 31 : Naan Ungal Veettu Pillai (Puthiya Bhoomi)


Song : Naan ungal veettu pillai
Theme: On how to live a disciplined and principled life.
Film: Puthiya Bhoomi (1968)

Song 30 : Naan yaar Nee yaar (Kudiyiruntha Koyil)


Song : Naan yaar Nee yaar
Theme: On self awareness
Film: Kudiyiruntha Koyil (1968)

Song 29 : Aandavan Ulagathin Mudhalaali (Thozhilali)


Song : Aandavan ulagathin mudhalaali
Theme: On the life of workers
Film: Thozhilali (1964)

Song 28 : Aadi Vaa (Arasa Kattalai)


Song : Aadivaa Aadivaa
Theme: On being brave and loyal
Film: Arasa Kattalai (1967)

Song 27 : Thaai Mel Aanai (Naan Aanaiyittaal)


Song : Thaai Mel Aanai Thamizh Mel Aanai
Theme: On leading a good and honest life.
Film: Naan Aanaiyittaal (1966)

Song 26 : Pudhiya Vaanam (Anbe Vaa)


Song : Pudhiya Vaanam Pudhiya Bhoomi
Theme: On beauty of nature and unity of mankind
Film: Anbe Vaa (1966)

Song 25 : Enakkoru Magan (Panam Padaithavan)


Song : Enakkoru Magan Pirappaan
Theme: On propagation of good values in life.
Film: Panam Padaithavan (1965)

Song 24 : Naan Aanaiyittaal (Enga Veettu Pillai)


Song : Naan Aanaiyittaal
Theme: On eradication of poor peoples' miseries.
Film: Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)

Song 23 : Atho Antha Paravai (Aayirathil Oruvan)


Song : Atho antha paravai pola vazhavendum
Theme: On freedom and liberty.
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

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Lyrics :

Adhoa andha paravai poalap vaazhavaendum
idhoa indha alaigal poala aadavaendum
orae vaanilae orae mannilae
orae geedham urimai geedham paaduvoam

(lalaalaa laa...)

(Adhoa andha paravai..)

kaatru nammai adimai enru vilagavillaiyae
kadalum neerum adimai enru suduvadhillaiyae
kaalam nammai vittu vittu nadappadhillaiyae
kaadhal paasam thaaymai nammai marappadhillaiyae

orae vaanilae orae mannilae
orae geedham urimai geedham paaduvoam

(Adhoa andha paravai..)

thoanrumboadhu thaayillaamal thoanravillaiyae
sollillaamal mozhiyillaamal paesavillaiyae
vaazhumboadhu pasiyillaamal vaazhvadhillaiyae
poagumboadhu vaerupaadhai poavadhillaiyae

orae vaanilae orae mannilae
orae geedham urimai geedham paaduvoam

(Adhoa andha paravai..)

koadi makkal saerndhu vaazha vaendum vidudhalai
koavil poala naadu kaana vaendum vidudhalai
achchaminri aadippaada vaendum vidudhalai
adimai vaazhum bhoomi engum vaendum vidudhalai

orae vaanilae orae mannilae
orae geedham urimai geedham paaduvoam

(Adhoa andha paravai..)

Song 22 : Yen Endra Kelvi (Aayirathil Oruvan)


Song : Yen endra kelvi
Theme: Intelligence is born through curiosity
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

Song 21 : Naal Oru Medai (Aasai Mugam)


Song : Naal oru medai pozhudhoru nadippu
Theme: On being a good human being
Film: Aasai Mugam (1964)


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Song 20 : Koduthathellam Koduthaan (Padagotti)


Song : Koduthathellam Koduthaan Avan Yaarukaaga Koduthaan
Theme: On equality of social justice
Film: Padagotti (1964)

Video:

Lyrics:
koduththadhellaam koduththaan avan yaarukkaagak koduththaan
oruththarukkaa koduththaan illai oorukkaagak koduththaan (2)

(koduththadhellaam)

mannkudisai vaasalenraal thenral vara veruththidumaa
maalainilaa aezhaiyenraal velichcham thara maruththidumaa
unakkaaga onru enakkaaga onru orupoadhum dheyvam koduththadhillai

(koduththadhellaam)

illai enboar irukkaiyilae iruppavargal illai enbaar
kidaiththavargal pizhaiththukkondaar uzhaiththavargal theruvil ninraar
edhuvandha poadhum podhuvenru vaiththu vaazhginra paerai vaazha vaippoam

(koduththadhellaam)

Song 19 : Tharaimel Pirakka Vaithaan (Padagotti)


Song : Tharaimel pirakka vaithaan
Theme: On the hardship faced by the fishermen
Film: Padagotti (1964)

Video:

Lyrics:
Tharai mael pirakka vaiththaan - engalaith
thanneeril pizhaikka vaiththaan
karai mael irukka vaiththaan - pengalaik
kanneeril thudikka vaiththaan
tharai mael pirakka vaiththaan

kattiya manaivi thottil pillai uravaik koduththavar angae
alai kadal maelae alaiyaay alaindhu uyiraik koduppavar ingae
velli nilaavae vilakkaai eriyum kadaldhaan engal veedu (2)
mudindhaal mudiyum thodarndhaal thodarum idhudhaan engal vaazhkkai
idhudhaan engal vaazhkkai

(tharai mael)

kadal neer naduvae payanam poanaal kudineer tharubavar yaaroa
thaniyaay vandhoar thunivaith thavira thunaiyaai varubavar yaaroa
orunaal poavaar oru naal varuvaar ovvoru naalum thuyaram (2)
araijaan vayitrai valarppavar uyirai ooraar ninappadhu sulabham
ooraar ninaippadhu sulabham

(tharai mael)

Song 18 : Ethanai Periya Manithanukku (Aasai Mugam)


Song : Ethanai Periya Manithanukku Ethanai Periya Manam Irukku
Theme: On developing self-confidence and propagating good principles.
Film: Aasai Mugam (1964)

Song 17 : Poyum Poyum Manithanukku (Thaai Sollai Thattathey)


Song : Poyum Poyum Manithanukku Indha Buthiyai Koduthane
Theme: Criticising man's improper usage of his brain.
Film: Thaai Sollai Thattathey (1961)

Song 16 : Buddhan Yesu Gandhi (Chandrodhayam)


Song : Buddhan Yesu Gandhi Pirandhathu Bhoomiyil Etharkaaga
Theme: On following the great teachings of Buddha, Jesus and Gandhi
Film: Chandrodhayam (1966)


Song 15 : Moondrezhuthil En Moochirukkum (Deiva Thai)


Song : Moonrezhuthil en moochirukkum Athu mudindhapinnaal en pechirukkum
Theme: On the dignity of duty
Film: Deiva Thai (1964)


Song 14 : Kann pona pokile (Panam Padaithavan)


Song : Kann Pona Pokkile Kaal Pogalama
Theme: On leading a good, principled and virtuous life
Film: Panam Padaithavan (1965)


Song 13 : Unnai Arindhaal (Vettaikkaaran)


Song : Unnai Arindhaal Nee Unnai Arindhaal
Theme: On developing self confidence
Film: Vettaikkaaran (1964)


Song 12 : Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai (Petraalthaan Pillaiyaa)


Song : Nalla Nalla Pillaigalai Nambi
Theme: Good children will become the future of the country
Film: Petraalthaan Pillaiyaa (1966)


Song 11 : Kadavul Irukindraar (Anandha Jothi)


Song : Kadavul Irukindraar Kannukku Therigiratha
Theme: On the existence of God
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)


Saturday, March 5, 2011

Song 10 : Manushanai manushan (Thaaikku Pin Thaaram)


Song : Manushanai manushan
Theme: Advice against humans treating each other badly
Film: Thaaikku Pin Thaaram (1956)


Song 9 : Ennathaan Nadakkum (Pana Thottam)


Song : Ennathaan Nadakkum Nadakattume
Theme: The realities of life and and justice
Film: Pana Thottam (1963)

Song 8 : Dharmam Thalai Kaakkum (Dharmam Thalai Kaakum)


Song : Dharmam thalaikkaakum Thakka Samayathil Uyir Kaakkum
Theme: Good deeds of helping others
Film: Dharmam Thalai Kaakum (1963)

Song 7 : Oru Thai Makkal (Anandha Jothi)


Song : Oru Thai Makkal Naam Enbom
Theme: On unity and harmony of mankind
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)

Song 6 : Ulagam Pirandhathu (Paasam)


Song : Ulagam Pirandhathu Enakaaga
Theme: Appreciating the beauty of nature
Film: Paasam (1962)

Song 5 : Thirudathey Paapa (Thirudathey)


Song : Thirudathey Paapa Thirudathey
Theme: Advice for children against stealing
Film: Thirudathey (1961)


Song 4 : Chinna Payale (Arasilankumari)


Song : Chinna Payale
Theme: Good advice to children
Film: Arasilankumari (1961)

Video :

Lyrics:
Chinnappayalae chinnappayalae saedhi kaeladaa
naan sollappoagum vaarthaiyai nallaa ennippaaradaa
nee ennippaaradaa

(Chinnappayalae..)

aalum valaranum arivum valaranum adhudhaandaa valarchchi - unnai
aasaiyoadu eenravalukku adhuvae nee tharum magizhchchi
- un
naramboadudhaan pinni valaranum thanmaana unarchchi
thanmaana unarchchi

(Chinnappayalae..)

vaeppamara uchchiyil ninnu paeyonnu aadudhunnu
vilaiyaadap poagumboadhu solliveppaanga - un
veeraththaik kozhundhilaeyae killiveppaanga - indha
vaelaiyatra veenargalin moolaiyatra vaarthaigalai
vaedikkaiyaagak kooda nambividaadhae - nee
veettirkullae bayandhukidandhu vembividaadhae
nee vembi vidaadhae

(Chinnappayalae..)

Song 3 : Thoongathe Thambi (Nadodi Mannan )


Song : Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe
Theme: On the consequences of being lazy
Film: Nadodi Mannan (1958)

Song 2 : Achham Enbathu (Mannaathi Mannan)


Song : Achham Enbathu Madamaiyada
Theme: On bravery and patriotism
Film: Mannaathi Mannan (1960)

Song 1 : Ethanai Kaalam Thaan (Malai Kallan)

Song : Ethanai Kaalam Thaan Yematruvaar Indha Naattile
Theme: Song about cheats and criminals
Film: Malai Kallan (1954)

MGR's Motivational And Philosophical Song List

Some of M.G.R.'s evergreen motivational and philosophical songs and it's themes are listed here:

1. Ethanai kaalam thaan yematruvaar indha naatile
    Theme: Song about cheats and criminals
    Film: Malai Kallan (1954)

2. Thamizhan endru oru inam undo
    Theme: Song about Tamil race
    Film: Malai Kallan (1954)

3. Annaiyum Pithavum munnari Deivam
   Theme: Song about parents
   Film: Thaaikku Pin Thaaram (1956)

4. Manushanai manushan
   Theme: Advice against humans treating each other badly
   Film: Thaaikku Pin Thaaram (1956)

5. Manithan Porakumbothu Porandha Gunam
   Theme: On changing attitutes of man
   Film: Chakravarthi Thirumagal (1957)

6.Kurukku vazhiyil vaazhvu thedidum kuruttu ulagamadaa
Theme: Precautioning the people to be careful in the big and bad world of theives. Theives should reform themselves.
Film: Mahadevi (1957)

7.Uzhaippathilla
Theme: On the merits of hard work.
Film: Nadodi Mannan (1958)

8.Thoongathe Thambi Thoongathe
Theme: On the consequences of being lazy
Film: Nadodi Mannan (1958)

9.Ondralla irandalla
Theme: Praising Mother Tamil.
Film: Thai Magaluku Katiya Thaali (1959)

10.Aadhi kadavul ondrethaan
Theme: On one God.
Film: Raja Desingu (1960)

11.Achham Enbathu Madamaiyada
Theme: On bravery and patriotism
Film: Mannaathi Mannan (1960)

12.Chinna payale chinna payale sethi kelada
Theme: Good advice to children
Film: Arasilankumari (1961)


13.Yetramunna Yetram
Theme: On working hard to succeed in life
Film: Arasilankumari (1961)

14.Sirippavar silapaer
Theme: On the joys of a few people and the miseries of many people.
Film: Sabash Mapillai (1961)

15.Aandavan oruvan irukkindraan
Theme: On God's presence.
Film: Nallavan Vazhvan (1961)

16.Poyum poyum manithanukku indha budhiyai koduthaye
Theme: Criticising man's improper usage of his brain.
Film: Thaai Sollai Thattathey (1961)

17.Thirudathey papa thirudathey
Theme: On prevention of stealing.
Film: Thirudathey (1961)

18.Maaraathaiyya maaraathu
Theme: On habits die hard.
Film: Kudumba Thalaivan (1962)

19.Ulagam pirandhathu enakaaga Odum nadhigalum enakaaga
Theme: Praising / Appreciating Mother Nature.
Film: Paasam (1962)

20.Nadakkum enbar nadakkaathu Nadakkaathenbar nadandhuvidium
Theme: On unpredictability and uncertainties of life.
Film: Thaayaikaatha Thanayan (1962)

21.Theermaanam sariyaaga aadavittaal
Theme: Self-respect goes away if correct judgement is not given.
Film: Vikramaadhithan (1962)

22.Oru thai makkal naam enbom Ondre engal kulam enbom
Theme: On unity of mankind and religious or communal harmony.
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)

23.Kadavul irukindraar kannukku therigiratha
Theme: On the existence of God in a man's heart / conscience.
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)

24.Palapala Ragama Irukkuthu Poottu
Theme: On the various misdeeds of man
Film: Anandha Jothi (1963)

25.Dharmam thalaikkaakum Thakka samayathil uyir kaakum
Theme: Justice and truth will help us at appropriate times.
Film: Dharmam Thalai Kaakum (1963)

26.Oruvan Manadhu Onbathada
Theme: On various misdeeds of man

Film: Dharmam Thalai Kaakum (1963)

27.Neelavana pandlinkeezhae
Theme: On the role of God as King and human beings as his subjects.
Film: Kalai Arasi (1963)

28.Kann kavarum silaiyae Kanchi tharum kalaiye
Theme: Appreciating the art of sculpture.
Film: Kanchi Thalaivan (1963)

29.Ninaithu vantha seyal ondru Nadanthu pona kadhai ondru
Theme: On dispersing of equal justice.
Film: Kanchi Thalaivan (1963)

30.Ennathaan nadakkum nadakattume
Theme: A motivational song on the existence of God, truth and justice.
Film: Pana Thottam (1963)

31.Kurangu varum thottam
Theme: Money can change hearts. Money can lead to greediness and selfishness.
Film: Pana Thottam (1963)

32.Paarappa palaniappa patanamaam patanamaam
Theme: On the ills of city life.
Film: Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

33.Avanukkenna thoongivittaan
Theme: On the miseries of mankind.
Film: Periya Idathu Penn (1963)

34.Moonrezhuthil en moochirukkum Athu mudindhapinnaal en pechirukkum
Theme: On the dignity of duty.
Film: Dheiva Thai (1964)

35.Tharaimel pirakka vaithaan
Theme: On the miseries faced by the fisherfolk.
Film: Padagotti (1964)

36.Koduthathellam koduthaan Avan yaarukaaga koduthaan
Theme: On equality of social justice.
Film: Padagotti (1964)

37.Ondru engal jathiye Ondru engal neethiye
Theme: On the unity of human race and equality of justice.
Film: Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)

38.Pallaakku vaanga ponen oorvalam ponen
Theme: On love failure.
Film: Panakkara Kudumbam (1964)

39.Thayin madiyil thalai vaithirundhaal
Theme: On the greatness of motherhood.
Film: Thaiyin Madiyil (1964)

40.Aandavan ulagathin mudhalaali
Theme: On God being the Supreme Master.
Film: Thozhilali (1964)

41.Unnai arindhaal Nee unnai arindhaal Ulagthil poradalaam
Theme: On developing self confidence.
Film: Vettaikkaaran (1964)

42.Velli nila mugathile
Theme: A very good lullaby on building good principles in life.
Film: Vettaikkaaran (1964)

43.Naal oru medai pozhudhoru nadippu avan peyar manithanalla
Theme: Truth, honesty and good principles make a good human being.
Film: Aasai Mugam (1964)

44.Ethanai periya manithanukku ethanai periya manam irukku
Theme: On developing self-confidence and propagating good principles.
Film: Aasai Mugam (1964)

45.Yen endra kelvi indru ketkaamal vaazhndhathillai
Theme: Intelligence is born through questioning.
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

46.Odum maegangalae oru sol kaeleero
Theme: A beautiful song questioning a princess's love on a slave.
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

47.Atho antha paravai pola vazhavendum
Theme: On freedom and liberty.
Film: Aayirathil Oruvan (1965)

48.Naan Aanaiyittaal
Theme: On eradication of poor peoples' miseries.
Film: Enga Veettu Pillai (1965)

49.Kellamma chinna ponnu
Theme: Children should listen to elder's words.
Film: Kanni Thai (1965)

50.Kann pona pokile kaal pogalama
Theme: On leading a good, principled and virtuous life.
Film: Panam Padaithavan (1965)

51.Enakkoru magan pirappaan
Theme: On propagation of good values in life.
Film: Panam Padaithavan (1965)

52.Enge poi vidum kaalam
Theme: On development of positive attitude.
Film: Thaazhampoo (1965)

53.Pudhiya vaanam Pudhiya bhoomi
Theme: Appreciating Mother nature, unity of mankind and living a principled life.
Film: Anbe Vaa (1966)

54.Thaai mel aanai Thamizh mel aanai
Theme: On leading a good and honest life.
Film: Naan Aanaiyittaal (1966)

55.Undaakki vittavargal
Theme: On the journey of life between birth and death of man.
Film: Mugarasi (1966)

56.Kadavul thantha paadam
Theme: On the ideals of God's lessons.
Film: Naadodi (1966)

57.Pudhiyadhor Ulagam Seivom
Theme: On building a new world.
Film: Chandrodhayam (1966)

58.Buddhan Jesu Gandhi pirandhathu bhoomiyil etharkaaga
Theme: On following the great teachings of Buddha, Jesus Christ and Gandhi.
Film: Chandrodhayam (1966)

59.Kasikku pogum sanyasi Un kudumbam ennagum nee yosi
Theme: On the merits of leading a very good family life.
Film: Chandrodhayam (1966)

60.Nalla nalla pillaigalai nambi Indha nade irukudhu thambi
Theme: Good children are the future of the country.
Film: Petraal Thaan Pillaiyaa? (1966)

61.Chella kiliye mella pesu
Theme: On being a very good child.
Film: Petraal Thaan Pillaiyaa? (1966)

62.Uzhaikkum kaigale Uruvaakkum kaigale
Theme: Hard work can create innovations for the world.
Film: Thani Piravi (1966)

63.Vettaiyadu vilaiyadu
Theme: On the virtues of being duty-bound, trust-worthy, humility-personified and friendly.
Film: Arasa Kattalai (1967)

64.Aadivaa Aadivaa
Theme: To be brave and self-confident.
Film: Arasa Kattalai (1967)

65.Kadavul ennum mudhalali kannedutha thozhilali vivasayee vivasayee
Theme: On the importance of farmers to the society
Film: Vivasaayi (1967)

66.Nalla nalla nilam paarthu
Theme: Need to instill good values in society
Film: Vivasaayi (1967)

67.Ippadithaan irukka vendum pombala
Theme: On how to be a woman of good virtues.
Film: Vivasaayi (1967)

68.Naan yaar Nee yaar
Theme: A philosophical song questioning 'Who am I?'
Film: Kudiyiruntha Koyil (1968)

69.Ennai Theriyuma
Theme: On enjoying the different aspects of life
Film: Kudiyiruntha Koyil (1968)


70.Dhairiyamaga chol nee manithan thaana
Theme: Questioning the conscience.
Film: Oli Vilakku (1968)

71.Unmaiyin Sirippai Rasikkiren
Theme: On the misdeeds of man
Film: Kanavan (1968)

72.Naan ungal veettu pillai
Theme: On how to live a disciplined and principled life.
Film: Puthiya Bhoomi (1968)

73.Thaayillamal naanillai Thaane evarum pirandhadhillai
Theme: On the greatness of Mother's love.
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)

74.Yematrathey yematrathey Yemaaraathey yemaaraathey
Theme: Do not cheat others and do not be cheated by others.
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)

75.Unnai paarthu indha ulagam sirikirathu
Theme: A good song that depicts the difference between animals, birds and humans.
Film: Adimai Penn (1969)

76.Nalla perai vanga vendum pillaigale
Theme: Children should fetch a good name for the country.
Film: Nam Naadu (1969)

77.Ninaithathai Nadathiye Mudippavan
Theme: On achieving goals in life
Film: Nam Naadu (1969)


78.Sathiyam neeye dharuma thaaye
Theme: Praising the cows.
Film: Maatukaara Velan (1970)

79.Nenjam undu nermai undu odu raja
Theme: Good times will be born if a straight forward and confident path is followed.
Film: En Annan (1970)

80.Kadavul yen kallaanaar
Theme: A good song on justice, truth and God.
Film: En Annan (1970)

81.Arivikku velai kodu
Theme: Keep your mind active. Intelligence must be put into action.
Film: Thalaivan (1970)

82.Vetri meedhu vandhu unnai serum
Theme: A motivational song on victory.
Film: Thedi Vandha Maapillai (1970)

83.Angey siripavargal
Theme: Look at yourself before laughing at others' mistakes
Film: Rikshawkaran (1971)


84.Naalu perukku nandri
Theme: Thanking Mother, Father, Teacher and God.
Film: Sange Muzhangu (1972)

85.Aagatumda thambi raja
Theme: Proceed slowly and intelligently whenever an obstacle comes in your way.
Film: Nalla Neram (1972)

86.Odi odi uzhaikkanum Oorukkellam kodukannum
Theme: On the merits of hard work and generosity.
Film: Nalla Neram (1972)

87.Naan yen pirandhaen Naatukku nalam enna purindhaen
Theme: On contributing for the welfare and development of the country.
Film: Naan En Piranthaen? (1972)

88.Naan paadum paadal
Theme: To instill confidence in an invalid woman and praying for her well-being.
Film: Naan En Piranthaen? (1972)

89.Thambikku oru paattu Anbu thangaikku oru paattu
Theme: On instilling self-confidence and trust among children.
Film: Naan En Piranthaen? (1972)

90.Annamitta kai Nammai aakivitta kai
Theme: A hand that feeds is a hand that elevates you in society.
Film: Annamitta Kai (1972)

91.Oru vaalum ille Naalu kaalum ille
Theme: On humans roaming in the form of wild beasts.
Film: Idhaya Veenai (1972)

92.Namadhu vetriyai naalai sarithiram sollum
Theme: On being self confident about success
Film: Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban (1973)

93.Sirithu vazhavendum Nee chirikka vazhndhidathe
Theme: On laughter and living life without becoming a laughing stock.
Film: Ulagam Sutrum Vaaliban (1973)

94.Thambi naan padichaen Kanchiyile netru
Theme: On patriotism and development of the country.
Film: Netru Indru Naalai (1974)

95.Oru thai vayitril
Theme: On the pangs of separation suffered by siblings.
Film: Urimai Kural (1974)

96.Ondre solvan ondre seivan
Theme: Promoting good values, virtues and discipline.
Film: Sirithu Vaazha Vendum (1974)

97.Ulagamenum naadaga medai
Theme: World is a drama stage and we are all actors.
Film: Sirithu Vaazha Vendum (1974)

98.Poomazhai thoovi vasanthangal vaaztha oorvalam nadakkirathu
Theme: On sibling love.
Film: Ninaithathai Mudippavan (1974)

99.Kannai nambathey
Theme: Artificial things are an illusion.
Film: Ninaithathai Mudippavan (1974)

100.Naalai namathe
Theme: As long as justice prevails, tommorrow is ours.
Film: Naalai Namathe (1975)

101.Ondre kulam endru paaduvom Oruvane devan endru pottruvom
Theme: One God and religion.
Film: Pallaandu Vaazhga (1975)

102.Neengga Nalla Irukkanum
Theme: On appreciating good leadership
Film: Idhayakkani (1975)


103.Indha pachaikilikoru
Theme: A good lullaby propagating good virtues in life.
Film: Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)

104.Ethanai Manithargal
Theme: On miseries faced by mankind.
Film: Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)

105.Naan paarthal paithiyakkaren
Theme: Exposing a villain of his misdeeds and injustice to society.
Film: Needhikku Thalaivanangu (1976)

106.Naalai ulagai aala vendum uzhaikkum karangale
Theme: Working hands must rule the future.
Film: Uzhaikkum Karangal (1976)

107.Pillai thamizh paadugiren
Theme: On the well-being of a child.
Film: Oorukku Uzhaippavan (1976)

108.Idhu naatai kaakum kai
Theme: The hand that protects the country.
Film: Indru Pol Endrum Vaazhga (1977)

109.Anbukku Naan Adimai
Theme: On the need for love, family values and respect between humans
Film: Indru Pol Enrum Vaazhga (1977)

110.Nerukku nerai
Theme: On being brave and questioning the atrocities happening around you.
Film: Meenava Nanban (1977)

111.Veeramaaga poraadu
Theme: On upliftment of society and motherland.
Film: Maduraiyai Meeta Sundara Pandiyan (1978)

112.Thaayagathin sudhanthirame
Theme: Country's freedom is in people's hands and self-respect is in an individual citizen's wealth.
Film: Maduraiyai Meeta Sundara Pandiyan (1978)

Note :
Bolded songs are available for viewing in this site

MGR Movies List

The following is a complete list of all the films MGR has acted in:

No.YearFilmStudioNotes
11936Sathi LeelavathiManorama Films
2Iru SahodarargalParameswari Sound Pictures
31938DakshayagnamMetropolitan Pictures
4Veera JagathisV.S.Talkies
51939Maya MachindraMetropolitan Pictures
6PrahalathaSalem Sankar Films
71941Ashok KumarMurugan Talkies Film Company
8Vedavathi or
Seetha Jananam
Shyamala Pictures
91942Tamizhariyum PerumalUma Pictures
101943Dhaasippen or
Jothi Malar
Puvaneswari Pictures
11HarichandraSri Rajarajeswari Film Company
121945MeeraChandraprabha Cinetone
13SaalivaahananBhaskar Pictures
141946Sri MuruganJupiter
151947PaithiyakaaranN.S.K. Films
16RajakumaariJupiter
171948AbhimanyuJupiter
18MohiniJupiter
19Raja MukthiNarendra Pictures
201949RathnakumarMurugan Talkies Film Company
211950Manthiri KumariModern Theatres
22Marudhanaattu IlavarasiG.Govindan and Co.
231951MarmayogiJupiter
24Ekta RajaHindi dubbed version of Marmayogi
25SarvadhigariModern Theatres
26SarvadhigariModern TheatresTelugu dubbed version of Sarvadhigari
271952Andhaman KaidhiRadhakrishna Films
28En ThangaiAsoka Pictures
29KumaariR.Padmanabhan-Rajeswari
301953JenovaChandra Pictures
31JenovaMalayalam dubbed version of Jenova
32NaamJupiter-Mekala
33PanakkaariUma Pictures
341954KoondukkiliR.R.PicturesOnly film starred with Sivaji Ganesan
35MalaikkallanPakshirajaM.G. Ramachandran's first industrial record, released in six languages
361955Gul-E-BagaavaliR.R.Pictures
371956Alibabavum Narpadhu ThirudargalumModern TheatresFirst colour film in Asia
38Madhurai VeeranKrishna Pictures
39Thaaikkuppin ThaaramDevar Films
401957Chakravarthi ThirumagalUma Pictures
41MahadheviSri Ganesh Movietone
42Pudhumai PithanSivakami Pictures
43Raja RajanNeela Productions
441958Nadodi MannanEm.Gee.Yar. PicturesAlso producer and director
M.G. Ramachandran's second industrial record, was an adaptation of The Prisoner of Zenda
451959Thaai Magalukku Kattiya Thaali
461960Baghdadh ThirudanSouthern Movies
47Mannadhi MannanNatesh Art Pictures
48Raja DesinguKrishna Pictures
491961ArasilangumariJupiter
50Nallavan VazhvanArasu Pictures
51Sabaash MapillaiRagavan Productions
52Thaai Sollai ThattadheDevar Films
53ThirudadheA.L.S.
541962Kudumba ThalaivanDevar Films
55MaadappuraP.V.N. Productions
56PaasamR.R. Pictures
57Raani SamyukthaSaraswathy Pictures
58Thaayai Kaatha ThanayanDevar Films
59VikramaadhithanBharat Productions
601963Anandha JodhiHariharan Films (P.S.V.)
61Dharmam Thalai KaakkumDevar Films
62Kalai ArasiSarodi Brothers
63Kaanji ThalaivanMekala Pictures
64Koduthu VaithavalE.V.R.Pictures
65Needhikkuppin PaasamDevar Films
66PanathottamSaravana Films
67ParisuGowri Pictures
68Periya Idathu PenR.R. Pictures
691964Dheiva ThaaiSathya Movies
70En KadamaiNatesh Art Pictures
71PadagottiSaravana Films
72Panakkara KudumbamR.R. Pictures
73Thaayin MadiyilAnnai Films
74ThozhilaliDevar Films
75VettaikkaaranDevar Films
76Aasai MugamMohan Productions
771965Aayirathil OruvanPadmini Pictures
78Enga Veettu PillaiVijaya Combines ProductionsM.G. Ramachandran's third industrial record
79Kalangarai VilakkamSaravana Films
80Kanni ThaaiDevar Films
81Panam PadaithavanR.R. Pictures
82ThazhampooSri Bala Murugan Films
831966Anbe VaaAVM
84Naan AanaiyittalSathya Movies
85MugaraasiDevar Films
86NadodiPadmini Pictures
87ChandhrodhayamSaravana Films
88Parakkum PaavaiR.R. Pictures
89Petraalthaan PillaiyaSri Muthukumaran Pictures
90Thaali BaagiyamVaralakshmy Pictures
91ThanippiraviDevar Films
921967ArasakattalaiSatyaraja Pictures
93KaavalkaaranSathya Movies
94Thaaiku ThalaimaganDevar Films
95VivasayeeDevar Films
96Ragasiya Police 115Padmini Pictures
971968Thaer ThiruvizhaDevar Films
98Kudiyirundha KoyilSaravana Screens
99Kannan En KadhalanSathya Movies
100Oli VilakkuGemini
101KanavanValli Films
102Pudhiya BoomiJ.R. Movies
103Kadhal VaaganamDevar Films
1041969Adimai PenEm.Gee.Yar. PicturesM.G. Ramachandran's fourth industrial record
105Nam NaduVijaya International
1061970Maattukaara VelanJayanthi Films
107En AnnanVenus Pictures
108ThalaivanThomas Pictures
109Thedi Vandha MappillaiPadmini Pictures
110Engal ThangamMekala Pictures
1111971KumarikkottamKay Cey Films
112RickshawkaranSathya MoviesWinner: National Film Award for Best Actor
113Neerum NeruppumNew Mani J.Cine Productions
114Oru Thaai MakkalNanjil Productions
1151972Sange MuzhanguDevar Films
116Nalla NeramJeyanthi Films
117Raaman Thediya SeedhaiRamachandra Productions
118Annamitta KaiRamachandra Productions
119Naan Yen PirandhenKamatchi Agencies
120Idhaya VeenaiUthayam Productions
1211973Ulagam Sutrum ValibanEm.Gee.Yar. PicturesAlso director
122Pattikaattu PonnaiyaVasanth Pictures
1231974Netru Indru NaalaiAmalraj Films
124Urimai KuralChitrayuka
125Sirithu Vazha VendumUthayam Productions
126Ninaithadhai MudippavanOriental Pictures
1271975Naalai NamadheGajendra Films
128Pallandu VazhgaUthayam Productions
129IdhayakkaniSathya Movies
1301976Needhikku ThalaivananguSri Umaiyambikai Productions
131Uzhaikkum KarangalKay Cey Films
132Oorukku UzhaippavanVenus Pictures
1331977Indru Pol Endrum VaazhgaSubbu Productions
134NavarathnamC.N.V. Movies
135Meenava NanbanMuthu Enterprise
1361978Madhuraiyai Meetta Sundharapandiyan

MGR - Background

I created this site to post MGR's songs from Tamil movies which has motivational and philosophical value. I won't be including any of his romance or love songs.

A little background about MGR :

Maruthur Gopalan Ramachandran (January 17, 1917 – December 24, 1987), popularly known by his initials MGR, was an Indian(Tamil) film actor, producer and politician.

He made his film debut in the 1936 Tamil film Sathi Leelavathi in a supporting role. In the late 1940s he graduated to leading roles and for the next three decades dominated the Tamil film industry. He became a member of the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) political party and rose rapidly through its ranks. He successfully used his popularity as a film hero to build a large political base. In 1972, he left the DMK to form his own party the Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (ADMK). In 1977 he became the chief minister of Tamil Nadu - the first film actor in India to become the chief minister of a state. He remained as chief minister till his death in 1987.

In Tamil Nadu, he has a reputation for philanthropism and is considered to be one of the greatest political leaders and actors of the state. He is idolized by his followers as Puratchi Thalaivar. MGR was posthumously honoured with the Bharat Ratna, India's highest civilian award.

You can read more about him here : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/M._G._Ramachandran