Inthiran Ketathu Pennalae
From Therkathi Kallan · 1988
- Lyricist
- Gangai Amaran
- Singers
- K. S. Chithra, Chorus
- Music director
- Ilayaraja
- Details
- Therkathi Kallan1988
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female | |
| Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla | There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it |
| Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla | There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye |
| Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala | I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude |
| Kettukka pulla ha | Listen here, girl, ha! |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Female | |
| Valantha kudumikku vaikkanum poovu | Put flowers on that grown tuft of hair |
| Pottu vachchu mai ezhuthu | Put a bindi and apply kohl to the eyes |
| Edhukku meesaiyum valanthathu veenaa | Why grow a mustache in vain? |
| Izhuththu paaradi nejamthaaanaa | Pull and check, girl, to see if it is real! |
| Female | |
| Pattikaattu chittukuruvi | The village sparrow |
| Pattanam thaedi vanthaachchu | Has come searching for the city |
| Pachchaikilithaan podum valaiyil | In the trap set by the green parrot |
| Chittukuruvi vizhunthaachchi | The sparrow has fallen |
| Chorus | |
| ……………….. | |
| Female | |
| {Oru pakkam aanpillai | On one side, a man |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Female :Marupakkam Pompalai | Female: On the other side, a woman |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi} (2) | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female | |
| Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla | There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it |
| Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla | There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye |
| Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala | I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude |
| Kettukka pulla hoi | Listen here, girl, hoi! |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus | |
| ……………….. | |
| Female | |
| Kulikka irukkuthu manakkura koovam | There is the fragrant Cooum river to bathe in |
| Kozhuththa udambukku idhu pothum | This is enough for a well-nourished body |
| Virichcha valaiyil vizhunththu kaalai | Having fallen into the spread net in the morning |
| Unakku thaaraen naan velai | I will give you work |
| Female | |
| Allikkeththa arjunan pola | Like Arjuna fitting for Queen Alli |
| Enni paarkkum raasaavae | Oh king who considers himself so |
| Adangi odungi poyi | Subduing and humbling yourself |
| Thookka poraen koojaavae | You will end up carrying my water pot |
| Chorus | |
| ……………….. | |
| Female | |
| Naanthanae mangamma | I am Queen Mangamma myself |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Female :Oorkolam ingamma | Female: The procession is here, my lady |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Female | |
| Naanthanae mangamma | I am Queen Mangamma myself |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Female :En oorkolam ingamma | Female: My procession is here, my lady |
| Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi | Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female | |
| Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla | There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it |
| Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla | There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye |
| Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala | I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude |
| Kettukka pulla hoi | Listen here, girl, hoi! |
| Chorus | |
| Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae | Indra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
| Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae | Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman |
| Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae | Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman |
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
பொம்பள நெனச்சா முடியாததில்ல
அவ கண்ணுல பட்டா படியாததில்ல
நான் பொறப்புல பொம்பள கொணத்துல ஆம்பள
கேட்டுக்க புள்ள ஹ
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Listen here, girl, ha!
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
குழு :
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
வளந்த குடுமிக்கு வைக்கணும் பூவு
பொட்டு வச்சு மை எழுது
எதுக்கு மீசையும் வளந்தது வீணா
இழுத்து பாரடி நெஜம்தானா
Put flowers on that grown tuft of hair
Put a bindi and apply kohl to the eyes
Why grow a mustache in vain?
Pull and check, girl, to see if it is real!
பட்டிகாட்டு சிட்டுகுருவி
பட்டணம் தேடி வந்தாச்சு
பச்சைக்கிளிதான் போடும் வலையில்
சிட்டுகுருவி விழுந்தாச்சு
The village sparrow
Has come searching for the city
In the trap set by the green parrot
The sparrow has fallen
................................
{ஒரு பக்கம் ஆண்பிள்ளை
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி
மறுபக்கம் பொம்பள்ளை
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி} (2)
On one side, a man
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female: On the other side, a woman
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
குழு :
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
பொம்பள நெனச்சா முடியாததில்ல
அவ கண்ணுல பட்டா படியாததில்ல
நான் பொறப்புல பொம்பள கொணத்துல ஆம்பள
கேட்டுக்க புள்ள ஹேய்
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Listen here, girl, hoi!
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
குழு :
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
...............................
குளிக்க இருக்குது மனக்குற கூவம்
கொழுத்த உடம்புக்கு இது போதும்
விரிச்ச வலையில விழுந்தது காளை
உனக்கு தாரேன் நான் வேலை
There is the fragrant Cooum river to bathe in
This is enough for a well-nourished body
Having fallen into the spread net in the morning
I will give you work
அல்லிகேத்த அர்ஜூனன் போல
எண்ணி பார்க்கும் ராசாவே
அடங்கி ஒடங்கி போயி
தூக்க போறேன் கூஜாவே
Like Arjuna fitting for Queen Alli
Oh king who considers himself so
Subduing and humbling yourself
You will end up carrying my water pot
.............................
நான்தானே மங்கம்மா
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி
ஊர்கோலம் இங்கம்மா
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி
I am Queen Mangamma myself
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female: The procession is here, my lady
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
நான்தானே மங்கம்மா
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி
என் ஊர்கோலம் இங்கம்மா
குழு :
ஆமாண்டி ஆமாண்டி
I am Queen Mangamma myself
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female: My procession is here, my lady
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
குழு :
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
பொம்பள நெனச்சா முடியாததில்ல
அவ கண்ணுல பட்டா படியாததில்ல
நான் பொறப்புல பொம்பள கொணத்துல ஆம்பள
கேட்டுக்க புள்ள ஹோய்
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Listen here, girl, hoi!
இந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
குழு :
சந்திரன் கெட்டது பொம்பளையாலே
பொம்பளையாலே பொம்பளையாலே
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Kettukka pulla ha
Listen here, girl, ha!
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Valantha kudumikku vaikkanum poovu
Put flowers on that grown tuft of hair
Pottu vachchu mai ezhuthu
Put a bindi and apply kohl to the eyes
Edhukku meesaiyum valanthathu veenaa
Why grow a mustache in vain?
Izhuththu paaradi nejamthaaanaa
Pull and check, girl, to see if it is real!
Pattikaattu chittukuruvi
The village sparrow
Pattanam thaedi vanthaachchu
Has come searching for the city
Pachchaikilithaan podum valaiyil
In the trap set by the green parrot
Chittukuruvi vizhunthaachchi
The sparrow has fallen
………………..
{Oru pakkam aanpillai
On one side, a man
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female :Marupakkam Pompalai
Female: On the other side, a woman
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi} (2)
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Kettukka pulla hoi
Listen here, girl, hoi!
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
………………..
Kulikka irukkuthu manakkura koovam
There is the fragrant Cooum river to bathe in
Kozhuththa udambukku idhu pothum
This is enough for a well-nourished body
Virichcha valaiyil vizhunththu kaalai
Having fallen into the spread net in the morning
Unakku thaaraen naan velai
I will give you work
Allikkeththa arjunan pola
Like Arjuna fitting for Queen Alli
Enni paarkkum raasaavae
Oh king who considers himself so
Adangi odungi poyi
Subduing and humbling yourself
Thookka poraen koojaavae
You will end up carrying my water pot
………………..
Naanthanae mangamma
I am Queen Mangamma myself
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female :Oorkolam ingamma
Female: The procession is here, my lady
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Naanthanae mangamma
I am Queen Mangamma myself
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Female :En oorkolam ingamma
Female: My procession is here, my lady
Chorus :Aamaandi aamaandi
Chorus: Yes indeed, yes indeed
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Pombala nenachchaa mudiyaathathilla
There is nothing impossible if a woman sets her mind to it
Ava kannula pattaa padiyaathathilla
There is nothing that won't succumb if it catches her eye
Naan porappula pompala konaththula aambala
I am a female by birth, but a male in attitude
Kettukka pulla hoi
Listen here, girl, hoi!
Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae
Indra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Chorus :Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae
Chorus: Chandra met his downfall because of a woman
Female :Pompalaiyaalae pompalaiyaalae
Female: Because of a woman, because of a woman
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Indhiran Kettathu is a playful, high-energy folk song from the film Therkathi Kallan where the female character boldly celebrates women's power, resilience, and sharp wit. Reminding the listener of classical lore where even mighty celestial beings like Indra and Chandra succumbed to female charm, she warns that no arrogant man can stand against a woman's resolve. The song playfully mocks male pride while establishing her own dominance and independence.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Mythological Allusion
“Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae / Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae”
References Indra and Chandra from Hindu mythology to illustrate how powerful figures were brought down by women.
Metaphor
“Pattikaattu chittukuruvi Pattanam thaedi vanthaachchu”
Compares a rural person entering urban life to a small bird falling into a parrot's trap.
Edhugai (Second-letter rhyme)
“Indhiran kettathu... / Chandhiran kettaththu...”
Rhyming of the second consonant sound across consecutive lines ('ndh' in Indhiran / Chandhiran).
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Indhiran kettathu pompalaiyaalae / Chandhiran kettaththu pompalaiyaalae”
Repetition of ending sounds across lines ('pompalaiyaalae').
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Trivia
Therkathi Kallan (1988) stars Vijayakanth and Radhika. Although listed with unknown details in some archives, the film's soundtrack was composed by Maestro Ilaiyaraaja with lyrics written by Gangai Amaran.
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