“Manda Bathram” is an exciting Tamil song by Gana Francis from the movie Kingston. The lyrics’ title means “Be careful, brother,” and it serves as a fun warning while celebrating life and street culture. G. V. Prakash Kumar composed the music, blending traditional Tamil folk sounds with a modern beat that matches the song’s confident tone. Gana Francis wrote the lyrics, which mixes bold statements with a message to enjoy life fully.
| Song Title | Manda Bathram |
| Movie/Album | Kingston |
| Artists | Gana Francis |
| Lyricist | Gana Francis |
| Composer | G. V. Prakash Kumar |
| Actors | G. V. Prakash Kumar, Divyabharathi |
The song captures the energy of street performances and a fearless attitude, showing a life lived on one’s terms. Francis’s lyrics through the translation use local slang and intense expressions, reflecting a confident character who understands that life is short.
Kingston Movie’s Manda Bathram Lyrics English {Translation}
Sooravali kaathey
It is a stormy wind.
Sozhala pora paathey
Be careful with it.
Volume ah yethu
Turn up the volume.
Aadu oru koothu
Let’s dance a koothu. (Koothu – A local Tamil dance form)
Chotta chotta gallimey
In the small, narrow streets,
Bаda Bada Light,
There are big, bright lights.
Gundu sattila kuthura venam
No need for fancy moves,
Polam oru height
Let’s reach new heights.
Uppu kaaththu vaaso
The salty wind is blowing.
Athu than en swaso
That’s the air I breathe.
Kadala pola kootto
Like the waves of the sea, I rise.
Saavunaa kondatto
If there is death, we will dance.
Allaadi killaadi varen munnadi
I come forward like a skilled warrior.
Athan naa vantala navru pinnadi
If I step in, others step back.
Thara thappu settu
Get set, drummers!
Sound ha yethi vittu
Raise the sound to the max.
Style’ah nadanthu varan gandhi note’ah parakka vittu
He comes in style, throwing money everywhere.
Ulladi kalla kattu
Sneaky tricks are exposed.
Velaila thenaavattu
Work is always lethargic.
King’uh ke ring pottu azhaiguthappa Hollywood
The king’s ring shines with Hollywood glam.
Manda bathram, mama, manda bathram
Be careful, brother, be careful.
Nee light’ah yemantha oora vithurom
We’ll deceive you so smoothly that the city won’t notice.
Manda bathram, mama, manda bathram
Be careful, brother, be careful.
Nee light’ah yemantha oora vithurom
We’ll deceive you so smoothly that the city won’t notice.
Ennudaiya seva
My service
Ungalukku theva
Is what you need.
Naa anga ilana epdi eduppa saava
If I’m not there, how will the game even begin?
Pusunu pora uyiru eppo vena pottum
A life that burns out instantly can be lost anytime.
Uyiru pogum munnaala aadanu oru aattam
Before the soul leaves, let’s dance like there’s no tomorrow.
Nallavana vazhndha kuduppangala cup’uh
If you live well, will you be rewarded with a trophy?
Bad vibe ah tatti uttu podu oru steppu
Kick away the bad vibes and take a step forward.
Uyiroda irukkum bothu oruthan kuda seendala
When alive, no one dares to confront you.
Kaala neetti pathunukira kolthi veingo candle’ah
But once you’re gone, they light candles and stare at your grave.
Moona naalu irukka pora photo’va nee standu la
You’ll only remain in a framed photo in a few days.
Konjo naalu kalichi nee irukka maatta mindula
A few more days, and you’ll be forgotten from their minds.
Ayyo irukka maatta mindula
Oh no, you won’t remain in their minds.
Podhum paa, podhum paa
Enough, that’s enough.
Aei, customer ah kasta paduthaadha
Hey, don’t make the customer suffer.
Aei, podra mandaila
Hey, put it on the table.
Vena daa wrong uh, vena daa wrong uh
No, no, that’s wrong.
Wrong uh kella wrong uh intha king oda gangu
Even for wrongdoings, the king’s gang dominates.
Shark ah pola sharp’ana aalu
A sharp guy, just like a shark.
Setta pudicha payya oorukkula vaalu
A sneaky guy, always prowling around the city.
Evlo periya ulago
No matter how big the world is,
Ithula en kalago
This is my time in it.
Ithu kaalathoda vazhakko
This is the way of this generation.
Inga yarum ila olukko
No one here follows the rules.
Seththаvana Padukka Vechi Silent Ah Irukko,
We stay silent when the dead one is here.
Mm, anga vantha than next
Hmm, what’s next?
Hey, inna da gappu
Hey, what’s the delay now?
Aha, thevapaduthula builtup’uh
No need for unnecessary buildup.
Anna Kingston vantha than next vela nadakko
When the king arrives, the real show begins.
Va sonna inna pinna
If I say “come,” no one will say “later.”
Manda bathram, mama, manda bathram
Be careful, brother, be careful.
Nee light’ah yemantha oora vithurom
We’ll deceive you so smoothly that the city won’t notice.
Manda bathram, mama, manda bathram
Be careful, brother, be careful.
Nee light’ah yemantha oora vithurom
We’ll deceive you so smoothly that the city won’t notice.
Translated by: Sakthimahi
Manda Bathram Music Video
Watch the lively music video for “Manda Bathram,” directed by Kamal Prakash. The video highlights the song’s energetic spirit and bold attitude, featuring strong performances from G. V. Prakash Kumar and Divyabharathi.