Motivational Song List

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: Praising the farmers.
Film: Vivasaayi (1967)

66.Nalla nalla nilam paarthu
Theme: On developing good morals and principles.
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)

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