- Lyricist
- Kabilan
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Mani Sharma
- Movie name
- Youth
- Movie release year
- 2002
- Lyrics added on
- 16 Feb 2017
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Aalthotta Boopathi is a famous Tamil folk-pop dance track from the movie Youth (2002). The song expresses the exuberance, swagger, and passionate infatuation of a young man who claims dominance over his domain while surrendering completely to the captivating charm of his love interest. Through vivid imagery and hyperbole, he describes how her side-glance subdues him, comparing her physique to a college and her grace to a peacock in a saree. The overall theme celebrates high-energy romance, youthful pride, and playful banter, enhanced by folk rhythms and spirited expression.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Iva kattudalae oru kalloori dhaan”
Compares a woman's body/physique directly to an institution of learning.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Iva muthamellam oru kuthaalama”
Compares her kisses to the refreshing experience of Courtallam waterfalls using the particle 'oru'.
Alliteration (Moonaai / Ethirai)
“Thottu thottu pesum poonkodi / Thookam kettu ponen naanadi”
Repetition of the initial 'Th' consonant sound across consecutive lines.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi)
“Paadhi kannalae neeum paartha / Pattinathaaram kovalandhaan”
Exaggerates the impact of a woman's glance, stating it could turn a completely detached ascetic (Pattinathar) into a romantic householder (Kovalan).
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Trivia
Composed by Mani Sharma with lyrics by Kabilan and rendered by Shankar Mahadevan and Anuradha Sriram, 'Aalthotta Boopathi' became a major chartbuster in 2002. Actor Vijay's high-octane dance moves in this track remain legendary in Tamil cinema history.
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