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Lyrics & meaning

Jithu Jilladi

From Theri · 2016

Lyricist
Rokesh
Singers
Deva, Balachandran
Music director
G. V. Prakash Kumar
Details
Theri2016

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Male
{Thoppiyila singatha paarenLook at the lion emblem on his cap!
Tholula star-ah vaangum policeu kaaran} (2)A policeman who earns stars on his shoulders!
Male
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiLook at the lion emblem on his cap!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiA policeman who earns stars on his shoulders!
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Male
Oodu poorum uttalakkadi kedikellam kediDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Ada dimikki kudukkum ola joke ah pudichiruvom thediUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Male
Superman spiderman ellame cinemaThe whole place is chaotic; he is the ultimate master among all crooks!
Nee koralu koduthaWe will search and catch those who dodge us with fake jokes!
Kaakka varum kaaki thuni maaSuperman and Spiderman are all just movies!
Male
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiIf you raise your voice for help,
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiThe khaki uniform will come to protect you, man!
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Male
Sikkal vandha sethara police normal person-ahDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Nee maama kupda police enna unga akka purushanaUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Male
Kaaki satta munna ethuvume perusilaWhen trouble strikes, does police panic? Isn't he a normal human too?
Pondaati pulla paasam photo va purse laWhy call the police 'uncle', is he your brother-in-law?
Nalla naalulayum veetula thangalaNothing matters more than the duty of the khaki shirt!
Kondaada mudiyala naanga diwali pongalaLove for wife and kids stays as a photo inside the wallet!
Male
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiWe can't stay at home even on good days,
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiWe can't even celebrate Diwali or Pongal!
Jithu jilladi mitta killadiDazzling and stylish, a sweet expert player!
Maama daaladikkum colouru kannadiiUncle shines with his colored sunglasses!
Female
Keechita jithu jilladi maa nee!!You nailed it, you are truly a dazzling player, man!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

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.

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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.

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