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Kasu PottachuKasu Pottachu

From Mouna Mozhi · 1992

Lyricist
Kasthuri Raja
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Chorus
Music director
Deva
Details
Mouna Mozhi1992

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
………………………….
Male
Kaasu pottachu taskku jeyichaachuuThe coin was tossed and we won the toss
Batting enga pakkamBatting is on our side
Chorus :Enga pakkam enga pakkamChorus: On our side, on our side
Male :Bat nimirnthaachu baala pudichaachuuMale: Bat raised high, ball captured
Fielding entha pakkamWhich side is fielding?
Chorus :Entha pakkam entha pakkamChorus: Which side? Which side?
Male
Adichaa sixeruu thaanIf I hit it, it is a sixer for sure
Nenachaa hattrick thaanIf I aim, it is a hat-trick
Chorus :Adicha sixeruu thaanChorus: If hit, it is a sixer for sure
Male :SixeruuMale: Sixer!
Chorus :Nenacha hattrick thaanChorus: If planned, a hat-trick
Male :Hat trickMale: Hat-trick!
Cricketula asathuven vettri en kaiyil thaanI will dazzle in cricket, victory is right in my hands
Male
Kaasu pottachu taskku jeyichaachuuThe coin was tossed and we won the toss
Batting enga pakkamBatting is on our side
Chorus :Enga pakkam enga pakkamChorus: On our side, on our side
Chorus
…………………..
Male
{Runnu eduthaalum run out aanaalum{Whether taking runs or getting run out
Winnu en pakkam thaanVictory is on my side
Chorus :Pakkam thaanChorus: On my side
Male :Ninnu adichaalum nimirnthu valanjaalumMale: Whether hitting standing up or bending down
Gunnu en vegam thaanMy speed is like a gun
Chorus :Vegam thaan} (2)Chorus: Speed indeed} (2)
Male
Vegapanthu paranthu varumbothuWhen a fast ball comes flying in
Veluthu thaan kattuvenI will smash it hard
Suttru panthu suzhandu varum bothuWhen a spin ball comes spinning in
Poruthu thaan thattuvenI will wait patiently and tap it away
Male
Overilae oru muppathu runThirty runs in a single over
Score board nee paaradi kannuLook at the scoreboard, my dear
Catchum illa boldum illaNo catches and no bowled outs
Centuryku panjamillaThere is no shortage of centuries
Male
Kaasu pottachu taskku jeyichaachuuThe coin was tossed and we won the toss
Batting enga pakkamBatting is on our side
Chorus :Enga pakkam enga pakkamChorus: On our side, on our side
Male :Bat nimirnthaachu baala pudichaachuuMale: Bat raised high, ball captured
Fielding entha pakkamWhich side is fielding?
Chorus :Entha pakkam entha pakkamChorus: Which side? Which side?
Male
{Bowling pottaachu darling paarthaachu{Bowling is done, darling is spotted
Slippil nee nilladaYou stand in the slip position
Chorus :NilladaChorus: Stand there
Male :Battil pattachu baalum miss aachuMale: Hit the bat and missed the ball
Enakkuthaan catchudaaThe catch is mine for sure
Chorus :Catchudaa} (2)Chorus: Catch indeed} (2)
Male
Fieldil ambu egirum andha stumppuIn the field, that stump flies off like an arrow
Vickettu gaalidaaThe wicket is gone
Venaam vambhu enakku undu thembhuDon't start trouble, I have the strength
Vithaiya kaattudaaShow your skill
Male
Pandhu veechil andha kappil naan thaanIn bowling delivery, I claim that cup
Bat eduthaa namma srikanth naan thaanWhen I pick up the bat, I am our Srikanth
Umpirekku munnadi thaanRight in front of the umpire
Aattathula killadi naanI am a master in the game
Male
Kaasu pottachu taskku jeyichaachuuThe coin was tossed and we won the toss
Batting enga pakkamBatting is on our side
Chorus :Enga pakkam enga pakkamChorus: On our side, on our side
Male :Bat nimirnthaachu baala pudichaachuuMale: Bat raised high, ball captured
Fielding entha pakkamWhich side is fielding?
Chorus :Entha pakkam entha pakkamChorus: Which side? Which side?
Male
Adichaa sixeruu thaanIf I hit it, it is a sixer for sure
Nenachaa hattrick thaanIf I aim, it is a hat-trick
Chorus :Adicha sixeruu thaanChorus: If hit, it is a sixer for sure
Male :Sixeruu thaanMale: Sixer indeed
Chorus :Nenacha hattrick thaanChorus: If planned, a hat-trick
Male :HoohoooMale: Hoohooo
Cricketula asathuven vettri en kaiyil thaanI will dazzle in cricket, victory is right in my hands
Male
Kaasu pottachu taskku jeyichaachuuThe coin was tossed and we won the toss
Batting enga pakkamBatting is on our side
Chorus :Enga pakkam enga pakkamChorus: On our side, on our side
Male :……………………………..Male: ...
Fielding entha pakkamWhich side is fielding?
Chorus :Entha pakkam entha pakkamChorus: Which side? Which side?

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This upbeat track from Mouna Mozhi (1992) uses cricket as an extended metaphor for youthful bravado, romance, and competition. The protagonist boasts about his prowess on the cricket field, claiming mastery over fast bowling, spin, hit sixers, and scoring centuries, all while engaging in playful flirting.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Gunnu en vegam thaan

Compares his speed and momentum directly to a speeding gun bullet.

Cultural Allusion

Bat eduthaa namma srikanth naan thaan

References Kris Srikkanth, the famous Indian opening batsman known for his aggressive style.

Rhyme (Eyaippu)

Vegapanthu paranthu varumbothu / Suttru panthu suzhandu varum bothu

Rhyming endings in consecutive lines (varumbothu / varum bothu, kattuven / thattuven).

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Trivia

The song incorporates authentic cricket terminology in Tamil folk rhythmic structure, written by Kasthuri Raja who directed the movie.

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