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Ithellam Dupe

From Kanthaswamy · 2009

Lyricist
Viveka
Singers
Vikram, Devi Sri Prasad
Music director
Devi Sri Prasad
Details
Kanthaswamy2009

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Kozhu..sundalu..verkadalaChickpeas, boiled legumes, peanuts
Varththa kari..vadumaanga…Roasted meat, baby mango pickle...
Sunda kanji…sutta vaazhaHot rice gruel, roasted banana
Makka cholam…neer moruCorn, spiced buttermilk
Battery thanni…elaniBattery water, tender coconut water
Era thokku…uppu kandamPrawn gravy, salted dried meat
Pazhaya soru…degree kaapiFermented rice water, degree coffee
Inji marappa……kadala muttaiGinger candy, peanut candy
Kamarukattu….vellarikkaJaggery coconut candy, cucumber
Elantha pazham…kuchci ice-uJujube fruit, popsicle stick ice cream
Goli soda…murukku..panju muttaaiGoli soda, crunchy murukku, cotton candy
Karumbu saaru… molaga bajjiSugarcane juice, chilli bajji
Ellu vada…pori urunda…jiguruthandaSesame vada, puffed rice ball, Jigarthanda drink
Jeera thanni..javvu muttaaiCumin water, chewy stretch candy
Keera vada…kirini pazhamSpinach vada, muskmelon fruit
Avichcha mutta…half boilBoiled egg, half-boiled egg
Palli muttaai…pappaali..pogayalaLizard candy sweets, papaya, tobacco
Botha paakku…punnaakku..ku..kuIntoxicating betel nut, oil cake...
Chorus
Ithellaam dupe-uAll these are duplicate
Pizzathaan top-uOnly Pizza is top!
Ithellaam dupe-u…dupe-uAll these are duplicate... duplicate!
Pizzathaan top-u…heiiiOnly Pizza is top... hey!
Ithellaam dupe-uAll these are duplicate
Pizzathaan top-u…eiiiiOnly Pizza is top...
Male
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Wow wow wow wuuuuWow wow wow
Male
Annan….anni..naaththanaaru…Elder brother, sister-in-law, sister-in-law...
Maamiyaaru…maamanaaruMother-in-law, father-in-law
Orakaththi…sakkalaththiCo-sister, co-wife
Thambikaaran…thangachchiYounger brother, younger sister
Chiththappan…periyappanPaternal uncle (younger), paternal uncle (elder)
Paattan…muppaattanGrandfather, great-grandfather
Peththi…kollu peththiGranddaughter, great-granddaughter
Peran….kollu peranGrandson, great-grandson
Pondaatti….veppaattiWife, concubine
Nalla purushan…kalla purushanGood husband, secret lover
Machchinachchi..maamanaaruSister-in-law, father-in-law
Kolunthanaaru…kolunthiyaBrother-in-law, sister-in-law
MooththaaruElder family members
Paatti…pootti..Grandmother, great-grandmother...
Akka ponnu…aththa ponnuSister's daughter, aunt's daughter
Kaathalan..kaathaliMale lover, female lover
Daavu…time paasuRomance, time pass
Thaai maaman…pangaaliMaternal uncle, relative
Thambi pulla…thaththu pullaYounger brother's child, adopted child
Sagala…sambanthiCo-brother-in-law, in-law relative
Mora maaman…mora ponnuCross-cousin groom, cross-cousin bride
Thalachchan pulla…elaiya pullaFirstborn child, younger child
Mootha thaaram…elaiya thaaramFirst wife, second wife
Thoduppu…Illicit relationship...
Onnu vittathu…rendu vittathuDistant cousin, second cousin
Raththa sontham…maththa sonthamBlood relative, other relatives
Jaathi kaaran..ponnueduththavan…Caste member, groom's side...
Ponnu thanthaven…ven…venBride's side...
Chorus
Ithellaam dupe-uAll these are duplicate
Nanbanthaan top-uOnly a friend is top!
Ithellaam dupe-u..dupe uuuAll these are duplicate... duplicate!
Nanbanthaan top-u…heiiiiOnly a friend is top... hey!
Ithellaam dupe-u…uuAll these are duplicate...
Nanbanthaan top-u…eiiiOnly a friend is top...
Chorus
Oh yeah…Oh yeah…
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Oh yeahOh yeah
Male
Sogam…azhugaSadness, crying
Sombal…kaathal tholviLaziness, heartbreak in love
Kaduppu…exam failuIrritation, failing an exam
Erichchal..veruppuAnnoyance, hatred
Vethana…kobamPain, anger
Pirivu…nashtamSeparation, loss
Pada padappu…pazhivaangalAnxiety, revenge
Paavam…pottu koduppuSin, backstabbing
Poraama…kindalu…elappamJealousy, teasing, contempt
Echcha buththi…irumaappuMean mindset, arrogance
Sakuni vela…sathi seyalEvil scheming, treacherous acts
Kol moottal….kirukku buththiInstigating fights, crazy mindset
Ottu kettal…ora vanjanaEavesdropping, partiality and deceit
Poyyi…pulugu moottaLies, bundle of falsehoods
Dagul vela…dappan kooththuFraudulent work, cheap drama
Arakkathanam…peela..build-upuDemonic nature, bluffing, fake hype
Pisaaththu…kolli kannuGhostly nature, evil envious eyes
Kusumbu…chinnathanamMischief, petty behavior
Sindu mudi….alakkaiStirring up conflict, henchman
Alpam…daeru maaruCheapness, chaos and disorder
Dimikki…oolaa uthaarEvasion, loud empty threats
Oppaari…jalra…jerk adiththalLamentation, flattery, sudden twitching
Thiruttu vela…thillu mulluTheft work, trickery and deception
Sandiththanam…nam…namRowdyism...
Chorus
Ithellaam dupe-uAll these are duplicate
Jollythaan top-uOnly fun is top!
Ithellaam dupe-u…dupe-uuuAll these are duplicate... duplicate!
Jollythaan top-uOnly fun is top!
Chorus
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Wow woww wow wooohWow wow wow
Male
Kuppusaamy..govindsaamyKuppusamy, Govindasamy
Munnuswamy… muthuswamyMunusamy, Muthusamy
Krishnasaamy…maadasaamyKrishnasamy, Maadasamy
Mayilsaamy…velusaamyMayilsamy, Velusamy
Veerasaamy…kannusaamyVeerasamy, Kannusamy
Karuppusaamy…malasaamyKaruppasamy, Malaisamy
Pazhanisaamy…gurusaamyPalanisamy, Gurusamy
Kottasaamy…chinnasaamy..periyasaamyKottasamy, Chinnasamy, Periyasamy
Aarusaamy…azhagusaamyAarusamy, Azhagusamy
Appasaamy…kondasaamyAppasamy, Kondasamy
Vettasaamy…venkatasaamyVettasamy, Venkatasamy
Thangasaamy…perumalsaamyThangasamy, Perumalsamy
Narayansaamy…sivasaamyNarayanasamy, Sivasamy
Seenusaamy…sadaiyasamaySeenusamy, Sadaiyasamy
Chandrasaamy…vellasaamyChandrasamy, Vellasamy
Kuyilsaamy…kumarasaamyKuyilsamy, Kumarasamy
Kothandasaamy…angusaamyKothandasamy, Angusamy
Dorasaamy…ponnusaamyDorasamy, Ponnasamy
Aiyyasaamy….annasaamyAyyasamy, Annasamy
Nallasaamy…my…myNallasamy...
Chorus
Ithellaam dupe-uAll these are duplicate
Kandasaamy top-uOnly Kandasaamy is top!
Ithellaam dupe-u…dupe-uAll these are duplicate... duplicate!
Kandasaamy top-uOnly Kandasaamy is top!
Oh yeahOh yeah
Chorus
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Oh wowu wow wow wow wuOh wow wow wow wow
Wow woww wow wooohWow wow wow
Kandasaamythaan top-uOnly Kandasaamy is top!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Excuse Me Mr. Kandasamy' (popularly known as 'Ithellaam Dupe-u') is a humorous, rapid-fire satirical list song from the film Kanthaswamy (2009). Written by Viveka, the lyrics playfully dismiss extensive lists of traditional Indian foods, family relationships, negative emotional states, and traditional names suffixing '-samy' as 'dupe' (fake/outdated), while declaring contemporary Western counter-concepts like Pizza, Friendship, Fun, and ultimately the protagonist Kandasamy himself as 'top'. Musically composed by Devi Sri Prasad and energetic vocals sung by Vikram and Suchitra, the song highlights modern youth cynicism and rapid urbanization where old traditional ties and foods are lightheartedly mocked in comparison to modern, trendy essentials. Each stanza systematically builds up a dense catalog of cultural artifacts before humorously delivering the punchline refrains.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Anaphora / Refrain

Ithellaam dupe-u / Pizzathaan top-u

The repetitive hook 'Ithellaam dupe-u ... top-u' anchors every stanza after exhaustive listing of cultural items.

Monorhyme / Rhyming List (Iyaibu)

Kuppusaamy..govindsaamy / Munnuswamy… muthuswamy

The fourth stanza systematically lists Tamil names ending with the suffix '-saamy' creating an entertaining auditory rhyme scheme.

Rhyme / Assonance (Etukai)

Ithellaam dupe-u / Nanbanthaan top-u

Rhyming patterns across fast-paced slang words and familial terms ('Dupe-u' matching 'Top-u').

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Trivia

Actor Vikram rendered his own vocals for this track along with singer Suchitra. The video features high-energy choreography with visual stylings that reflect the comic-book Superhero tone of the protagonist in the film.

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