Skip to content
Isaimozhi
Theri album cover
Lyrics & meaning

Jithu Jilladi

From Theri · 2016

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Deva, Balachandran
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Movie name
Theri
Movie release year
2016
Lyrics added on
11 Dec 2016

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
{Thoppiyila singatha paaren
Tholula star-ah vaangum policeu kaaran} (2)
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Oodu poorum uttalakkadi kedikellam kedi
Ada dimikki kudukkum ola joke ah pudichiruvom thedi
Superman spiderman ellame cinema
Nee koralu kodutha
Kaakka varum kaaki thuni maa
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Sikkal vandha sethara police normal person-ah
Nee maama kupda police enna unga akka purushana
Kaaki satta munna ethuvume perusila
Pondaati pulla paasam photo va purse la
Nalla naalulayum veetula thangala
Kondaada mudiyala naanga diwali pongala
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Jithu jilladi mitta killadi
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadii
Keechita jithu jilladi maa nee!!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
Look at the lion emblem on his cap,
A policeman who earns stars upon his shoulders!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
The whole town is full of fraudsters, but he outsmarts every crook!
We will track down and catch the slippery fakers who try to dodge us!
Superman and Spider-Man are only in the movies,
If you raise your voice and cry for help,
It is the khaki uniform that rushes to protect you, friend!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
When danger strikes, is the cop who jumps in just an ordinary man?
You casually call him "uncle"—is the cop your sister's husband?
Before the khaki uniform, nothing else comes first,
His love for his wife and child stays as a photo tucked in his wallet.
He doesn't even get to stay home on special days,
We don't even get to celebrate Diwali and Pongal!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
A slick daredevil, a stylish champion!
Look at uncle shining in his colored sunglasses!
You totally nailed it, you slick daredevil!
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Male
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Jithu Jilladi is a high-energy North Chennai Gaana song from the movie Theri that celebrates the spirit, style, and sacrifices of police officers. It contrasts fictional superheroes like Superman and Spiderman with the real-life heroes who wear the khaki uniform to protect citizens round the clock.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Rhyme / Ethukai (Second-letter assonance)

“Jithu jilladi mitta killadi”

The words 'Jithu' and 'mitta' share second-letter assonance, creating a catchy folk rhythm typical of Chennai Gaana lyrics.

Alliteration (Moonaai)

“Pondaati pulla paasam photo va purse la”

Repetition of the 'P' sound across multiple consecutive words (Pondaati, pulla, paasam, photo, purse) adds a strong rhythmic cadence.

Juxtaposition / Metaphor

“Superman spiderman ellame cinema / Nee koralu kodutha / Kaakka varum kaaki thuni maa”

Juxtaposes reel-life fictional superheroes with real-life police officers in khaki uniforms who answer the call for help.

Did you know?

Trivia

Jithu Jilladi was composed by G. V. Prakash Kumar for his 50th film as a music director (Theri). The song features veteran Gaana singer Deva alongside Marana Gaana Viji, bringing authentic local Chennai flavor to Vijay's grand hero introduction scene.

Keep listening

Songs with a similar feeling

Naga Naga2018
Thimiru PudichavanBraveryEnergetic
Jinginakku Jinakku1987
Enga Ooru PattukaranPlayfulFolk Influenced
Silambattam2008
Silambattam (Film 2008)BraveryCelebratory
Chinnanchiru Kannan1960
MahalakshmiPlayfulFolk Influenced
Aaru Padai2011
Mappillai (2011 film)CelebratoryCelebration
Aalankaayaa Anjaneya2024
Hanu ManCelebratoryBravery

From the same album

More songs from Theri

View album
Thaimai2016
TheriTender
Raangu2016
TheriPlayful
Hey Aasmaan2016
TheriDreamy
Dub Theri Step2016
TheriEnergetic
Eena Meena Teeka2016
TheriPlayful
Chella Kutty2016
TheriPlayful

Spot an issue?

Help us improve the lyrics or English translation.