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Lyrics & meaning

Kalakalakudhu

From Badri · 2001

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Mano
Music director
Ramana Gogula
Details
Badri2001

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Dhina dhina thaanDhina dhina thaan
Dhina dhina thaanDhina dhina thaan
Dhina dhina…Dhina dhina...
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfully, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfully, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!
Male
Yen annan thozh melaeOn my elder brother's shoulders
Poomaalai aaga aanaalaeShe became a flower garland
Anbaalae nam veettaiWith love, our home
Aalum raani aanaalaeShe became the queen who rules it
Adhikaalaiyil supirabhathamEarly morning auspicious hymns
Ketkum inimel nam veettil eppodhumWill now be heard in our home forever
Chorus
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfully, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!
Chorus
Laa laa laLaa laa la
La la la lala lala laa laaLa la la lala lala laa laa
La la la lala lala laa laaLa la la lala lala laa laa
Male
Anni unn vadivilSister-in-law, in your form
Annaiyai paarthenI saw a mother
Anbinai paarthenI saw true love
Intha sontham oru aananthamThis relationship is sheer bliss
Male
Ondril ondraagaUniting into one
Nenjangal kalakkumOur hearts mingle
Pirarkkena thudikkumBeating for others
Intha vaalkai oru aananthamThis life is sheer bliss
Male
Thirumanangal ellaamaeAll marriages
Sorgathilae mudivaagumAre decided in heaven
Anni ival thirumanamooBut sister-in-law's marriage
Sorgathaiyae uruvaakkumCreates heaven itself
Male
Neengal tharum anbinilaeIn the love that you shower
Kulanthaiyena maaruthu yen manamMy heart turns into that of a child
Chorus
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfuly, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!
Female
Alagaana mallipoo ponna paaruLook at this golden girl like a beautiful jasmine
Vekkathil rosavaa maaruthupaaruLook at her turning into a rose out of shyness
Kannathil konjam santhanam poosuApply a little sandalwood paste on her cheek
Kaathoda kaadhal sangathi pesuWhisper sweet words of love into her ear
Mm…mmm…mmm…m.mm….Mm...mmm...mmm...m.mm....
Male
Thambi… unn kurumbaiYounger brother... your mischiefs
Ival miga rasippaalShe will thoroughly enjoy
Thavarugal seithaalIf you make mistakes
Thaaiyai pola ival kandippaalShe will discipline you like a mother
Male
Thambi iravil thaamatham aagaYounger brother, if you come home late at night
Veettukku vanthaaWhen you come home
Motti poda solli thandippaalShe will punish you by making you kneel down
Male
Ethirthu ennai jeypatharkkuTo stand up and defeat me
Yaarum illai munnaalaeThere was no one before
Anni oru sol sonnaalIf sister-in-law says a single word
Adangiduven anbaalaeI will yield out of love
Male
Iraivanukku nandri solvomLet us offer our thanks to God
Ival namakku kidaithathu oru varamGetting her is a blessing for us
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfully, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!
Male
Yen annan thozh melaeOn my elder brother's shoulders
Poomaalai aaga aanaalaeShe became a flower garland
Anbaalae nam veettaiWith love, our home
Aalum raani aanaalaeShe became the queen who rules it
Adhikaalaiyil supirabhathamEarly morning auspicious hymns
Ketkum inimel nam veettil eppodhumWill now be heard in our home forever
Chorus
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Ohh hooOhh hoo
Male
Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthuIt tinkles cheerfully, it tinkles cheerfully
Kolusu satham kalakalakkuthuThe sound of anklets tinkles cheerfully
Engal veettukkulInside our home
Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…Look, an angel has arrived!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Kalakalakkuthu' from the 2001 film 'Badri' is a joyful celebration welcoming a newly married sister-in-law (Anni) into the household. The lyrics depict her arrival as that of a goddess or angel who brings light, harmony, and maternal warmth into the family. It highlights the playful and affectionate bond between the younger brother (the protagonist) and his new sister-in-law, showcasing how her gentle authority and love effortlessly earn everyone's respect.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Onomatopoeia (Irattai Kilavi)

Kalakalakkuthu kalakalakkuthu

The word 'Kalakalakkuthu' mimics the cheerful jingling sound of anklets and the lively atmosphere created in the house.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Dhevadhai vanthuvittaal paathukkoo…

Comparing the newly wed sister-in-law to an angel ('Dhevadhai') and a flower garland ('Poomaalai').

Simile (Uwamai)

Thaaiyai pola ival kandippaal

Comparing the sister-in-law's caring discipline to that of a mother ('Thaaiyai pola').

Initial Rhyme (Monai)

Anni unn vadivil / Annaiyai paarthen / Anbinai paarthen

Repetition of the starting letter sound 'An' across consecutive lines (Anni, Annaiyai, Anbinai).

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Trivia

This song was composed by Ramana Gogula, who reused his track 'Vayyari Bhama' from the original Telugu hit movie 'Thammudu' (1999). The Tamil version 'Badri' starred Vijay, Bhumika Chawla, and Monal, with vocals delivered by Shankar Mahadevan, P. Unnikrishnan, and Anuradha Sriram.

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