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Lyrics & meaning

Kalasala Kalasala

From Osthe · 2011

Lyricist
Vaali
Singers
L. R. Eswari, T. R. Rajendar, Solar Sai
Music director
S. Thaman
Details
Osthe2011

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Kalasala kalasala kalasala kalasalaKalasala kalasala kalasala kalasala
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Female
Vadakae kettu paaruAsk around in the North
Enna pathi solluvaanThey will tell you about me
Bombay halwa polaeLike Bombay halwa
En perathaan melluvaanThey will savor my name
Chorus
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Female
Vadakae kettu paaruAsk around in the North
Enna pathi solluvaanThey will tell you about me
Bombay halwa polaeLike Bombay halwa
En perathaan melluvaanThey will savor my name
Female
Evanum yeraalamaSo many men arrive
Kodambaakam busunuLike a Kodambakkam bus
Ivadhaan rajanagamBut she is a king cobra
Seeriduvaa hissunuShe will hiss and strike
Female
Mallika nee kadichaMallika, if you bite her
Nellika pol inipaaShe tastes sweet like a gooseberry
Panjana nee virichaIf you spread out the bed
Patuthaan padichirupaaShe would have learned a lesson of silk
Konjinal konja konjaIf you pamper her little by little
Konji thaen vadichirupaShe will pour pampering honey
Female
Pudichaa vachikaiyaKeep it if you like it
Manasula thechikaiyaRub it into your heart
Vedicha vellarikkaaA split-open cucumber
Vendaadha aalriukkaIs there anyone who wouldn't want it?
My dear darling unnaMy dear darling, you
Mallika koopiduraMallika is calling you
Chorus
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Male
Pattu chittu…. orasu ottu..Silken bird... rub against and stick..
Enna thottu…..irukki kattu..Touch me and hold me tight..
Irandum onnaaga oppukonda ennaWhat if both agree to become one?
Male
Varudhu moodu…. vidumaa sooduThe mood is arriving... will the heat leave?
Therinjum theriyaamaKnowingly or unknowingly
Thapputhanda panna pannaAs mistakes keep happening
Female
Nee kadi kadiYou bite, bite
Kaakkaa kadi lesaA light tiny bite
En kannam rendumBoth my cheeks
Kallirukum seesaAre lead containing stone
Male
Hey urumum villanadiHey, a roaring villain
Ullam ullaadhadiMy heart is pure and true
Koduthaa vallaladi…If giving, a generous patron..
Kodupen vaadi..vaadiI will give, come on girl, come on
Female
My dear darling unnaMy dear darling, you
Mallika koopiduraMallika is calling you
Male
Senthaenae enga irukaSweet honey, where are you?
Osthi dhaan vandhirukaan..Osthi himself has arrived..
Maamae osthi maamaeUncle Osthi, uncle
Male
Vaa vaa kitta vaa vaaCome, come near, come
Ye raa raa ikkada raa raaHey come, come here, come
Female :Hey paadu maamaeFemale: Hey sing, uncle
Male :Hey podu malliMale: Hey rock it, Malli
Female :Hey paadu maamaeFemale: Hey sing, uncle
Male :Hey podu malliMale: Hey rock it, Malli
Male
Machan party..mallika beauty..Dude's a party... Mallika is a beauty..
Eda kaati….nerupa moottiShowing space... lighting up a fire
Dhinam kollaama kollurayae ennaWhy do you tease and torment me every day?
Male
Unnaku yetha… elamai poothaSuited for you... youth in full bloom
Oruthan vandhaachu otikittuA guy has arrived, stay attached
Nillu nillu nilluStand, stand, stand
Female
Ne otha singamYou are a lone lion
Sokka thangam osthi..Male :Thee theePure gold, Osthi.. Male: Fire, fire!
Yaar unnodathaanWho can with you
Poda koodum kusthi..Fight a wrestling match?
Male
Kulicha kuthaalandhaanIf bathing, it's Courtallam falls
Adicha mathalandhaanIf beating, it's a mridangam drum
Inimel ennaalumdhaanFrom now on, every single day
Iruttil kummaalandhaanIt's a celebration in the dark
Female
My dear darling unnaMy dear darling, you
Mallika koopiduraMallika is calling you
Male
Raa raa ikkada raa raaCome, come here, come
Mallika my darlingMallika, my darling
Vaamaa kalaaikalaamCome, let's tease and play around
Methayil vithayalliShowcasing tricks on the bed
Jaaliyaa jamaaikalaamLet us enjoy with fun
Female
Ennavo en manasuSomehow my heart
Paada maridichuRefused to suffer
Unna naan pakayilaWhen I look at you
Ushnam yeridichuThe heat has risen
Male
Malliga maalai ithuThis jasmine garland
Korangu kaigalilaIs in a monkey's hands
Marbil sudikiren vaadi velli nilaI wear it on my chest, come silver moon
Chorus
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKalaasala kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Kallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasalaKallaasa kalasala.. kalaasala kalasala
Male
Osthi maaamae… yeahOsthi uncle... yeah
Osthi maamae…..Osthi uncle.....

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

'Kalasala Kalasala' is an energetic Tamil dance number from the movie Osthe (2011), adapted from the iconic Hindi song 'Munni Badnaam Hui'. The song centers on the dancer Mallika as she boasts of her beauty, charm, and fame across the nation, while engaging in playful, suggestive banter with the hero, Osthi. Written by veteran lyricist Vaali, the lyrics feature a rich mix of colloquial Tamil slang, vivid food metaphors, and sensory imagery. The track captures high-energy dance dynamics and romantic tease between the two leads, emphasizing nocturnal revelry, passion, and street-style swagger.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Uvamai)

Bombay halwa polae En perathaan melluvaan

Compares how people savor her name in the North to eating the delicious sweet 'Bombay halwa'.

Simile (Uvamai)

Mallika nee kadicha Nellika pol inipaa

Compares her taste after an initial bite to a gooseberry, which tastes sweet after initial sourness.

Metaphor (Uruvagam)

Ne otha singam Sokka thangam osthi

Metaphorically addresses Osthi as a 'lone lion' and 'pure gold' to emphasize his unmatched strength and character.

Rhyme / Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Kulicha kuthaalandhaan / Adicha mathalandhaan

Repetition of initial consonants/sounds creating a rhythmic punch across lines.

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Trivia

'Kalasala Kalasala' served as the Tamil equivalent to 'Munni Badnaam Hui' from Dabangg. Bollywood actress Mallika Sherawat made a highly publicized special appearance in Tamil cinema for this song. It also featured a high-octane vocal performance by veteran artist T. Rajendar alongside legendary playback singer L. R. Eswari, with music composed by S. Thaman.

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