Kelambitale Vijayalakshmi
From Kaatrin Mozhi · 2018
- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singer
- Nakul Abhyankar
- Music director
- A. H. Kaashif
- Details
- Kaatrin Mozhi2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae ho hoo | She has set out, ho hoo! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae ho hoo | She has set out, ho hoo! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
| Male | |
| Azhagagum paadhaiyae | The path itself becomes beautiful, |
| Iva nadanthida thaan | Just for her to walk upon! |
| Niram maarum vaanamae | The sky changes its color, |
| Iva sirichida thaan | Just for her to smile! |
| Ho hoo | Ho hoo |
| Male | |
| Nilavellam poopathae | The moons bloom like flowers, |
| Iva parichida thaan | Just for her to pluck! |
| Oru bhoomi pothuma | Is a single earth enough, |
| Iva cheyichida thaan | For her to conquer? |
| Male | |
| Pothuvavae iva thangam | Generally, she is pure gold, |
| Oru potti vandhalae | But if a competition arrives, |
| Singam singam | She is a lioness, a lioness! |
| Naalum cheyikaama | Without winning every single day, |
| Hey thoonga maattaalae | Hey, she won't even sleep! |
| Male | |
| Thadai potta anai potta | Erect barriers or build dams, |
| Iva sikkikolla siththoda illa | She is not a small soul to get trapped! |
| Thatti thokki mutti pova | Overcoming, pushing through, and breaking past, |
| Payum kaattaara | Like a gushing wild torrent! |
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae ho hoo | She has set out, ho hoo! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
| Male | |
| {Kelambittaalae | {She has set out, |
| Kelambittaalae | She has set out, |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi} (2) | Vijayalakshmi has set out} (2) |
| Male | |
| Oh…ilamai uraiyum | Oh, youth freezes in awe, |
| Azhagu nirantharam | Her beauty is everlasting, |
| Kaalatha niruththida pazhagikitta | She has mastered stopping time itself! |
| Male | |
| Seelaikku pozhivu | She adds luster to a saree, |
| Nagaikku vilambaram | She is a brand ambassador for jewelry, |
| Seruppum serappurum iva aninja | Even footwear gets grand honor when worn by her! |
| Male | |
| Kannaalae kodi kodiya | With her eyes, millions of |
| Baashai pesi mirattiduva | Languages she speaks to amaze us! |
| Nenjil kodi kodiya | In her heart, millions of |
| Sandhoshaththa nirachiduva | Joys she fills up! |
| Male | |
| Kodi kodiya | Crores and crores of |
| Kannukulla kanavirukku | Dreams reside within her eyes, |
| Adha thediyae thediyae | Searching and pursuing them, |
| Dhillaaga kelambitta | Courageously she has set out! |
| Dhillaaga kelambitta | Courageously she has set out! |
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae ho hoo | She has set out, ho hoo! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae | She has set out! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
| Male | |
| Kelambittaalae hey | She has set out, hey! |
| Kelambittaalae | She has set out! |
| Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi | Vijayalakshmi has set out! |
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹோ ஹோ
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out, ho hoo!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹோ ஹோ
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out, ho hoo!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
அழகாகும் பாதையே
இவ நடந்திட தான்
நிறம் மாறும் வானமே
இவ சிரிச்சிட தான்
ஹோ ஹோ
The path itself becomes beautiful,
Just for her to walk upon!
The sky changes its color,
Just for her to smile!
Ho hoo
நிலவெல்லாம் பூப்பதே
இவ பறிச்சிட தான்
ஒரு பூமி போதுமா
இவ செயிச்சிட தான்
The moons bloom like flowers,
Just for her to pluck!
Is a single earth enough,
For her to conquer?
பொதுவாவே இவ தங்கம்
ஒரு போட்டி வந்தாலே
சிங்கம் சிங்கம்
நாளும் செயிக்காம ஹே
தூங்க மாட்டாளே
Generally, she is pure gold,
But if a competition arrives,
She is a lioness, a lioness!
Without winning every single day,
Hey, she won't even sleep!
தடை போட்டா
அணை போட்ட
இவ சிக்கிக்கொள்ள சித்தோட இல்ல
தட்டி தூக்கி முட்டி போவா
பாயும் காட்டாறா
Erect barriers or build dams,
She is not a small soul to get trapped!
Overcoming, pushing through, and breaking past,
Like a gushing wild torrent!
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out, ho hoo!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
{கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி} (2)
{She has set out,
She has set out,
Vijayalakshmi has set out} (2)
ஓ இளமை உறையும்
அழகு நிரந்தரம்
காலத்தை நிறுத்திட பழகிகிட்டா
Oh, youth freezes in awe,
Her beauty is everlasting,
She has mastered stopping time itself!
சீலைக்கு பொழிவு
நகைக்கு விளம்பரம்
செருப்பும் சிறப்புறும் இவ அணிஞ்சா
She adds luster to a saree,
She is a brand ambassador for jewelry,
Even footwear gets grand honor when worn by her!
கண்ணாலே கோடி கோடியா
பாஷை பேசி மிரட்டிடுவா
நெஞ்சில் கோடி கோடிய
சந்தோஷத்தை நிறச்சிடுவா
With her eyes, millions of
Languages she speaks to amaze us!
In her heart, millions of
Joys she fills up!
கோடி கோடியா
கண்ணுக்குள்ள கனவிற்கு
அத தேடியே தேடியே
தில்லாக கெளம்பிட்டா
தில்லாக கெளம்பிட்டா
Crores and crores of
Dreams reside within her eyes,
Searching and pursuing them,
Courageously she has set out!
Courageously she has set out!
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out, ho hoo!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
கெளம்பிட்டாலே ஹே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே
கெளம்பிட்டாலே விஜயலக்ஷ்மி
She has set out, hey!
She has set out!
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae ho hoo
She has set out, ho hoo!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae ho hoo
She has set out, ho hoo!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Azhagagum paadhaiyae
The path itself becomes beautiful,
Iva nadanthida thaan
Just for her to walk upon!
Niram maarum vaanamae
The sky changes its color,
Iva sirichida thaan
Just for her to smile!
Ho hoo
Ho hoo
Nilavellam poopathae
The moons bloom like flowers,
Iva parichida thaan
Just for her to pluck!
Oru bhoomi pothuma
Is a single earth enough,
Iva cheyichida thaan
For her to conquer?
Pothuvavae iva thangam
Generally, she is pure gold,
Oru potti vandhalae
But if a competition arrives,
Singam singam
She is a lioness, a lioness!
Naalum cheyikaama
Without winning every single day,
Hey thoonga maattaalae
Hey, she won't even sleep!
Thadai potta anai potta
Erect barriers or build dams,
Iva sikkikolla siththoda illa
She is not a small soul to get trapped!
Thatti thokki mutti pova
Overcoming, pushing through, and breaking past,
Payum kaattaara
Like a gushing wild torrent!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae ho hoo
She has set out, ho hoo!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
{Kelambittaalae
{She has set out,
Kelambittaalae
She has set out,
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi} (2)
Vijayalakshmi has set out} (2)
Oh…ilamai uraiyum
Oh, youth freezes in awe,
Azhagu nirantharam
Her beauty is everlasting,
Kaalatha niruththida pazhagikitta
She has mastered stopping time itself!
Seelaikku pozhivu
She adds luster to a saree,
Nagaikku vilambaram
She is a brand ambassador for jewelry,
Seruppum serappurum iva aninja
Even footwear gets grand honor when worn by her!
Kannaalae kodi kodiya
With her eyes, millions of
Baashai pesi mirattiduva
Languages she speaks to amaze us!
Nenjil kodi kodiya
In her heart, millions of
Sandhoshaththa nirachiduva
Joys she fills up!
Kodi kodiya
Crores and crores of
Kannukulla kanavirukku
Dreams reside within her eyes,
Adha thediyae thediyae
Searching and pursuing them,
Dhillaaga kelambitta
Courageously she has set out!
Dhillaaga kelambitta
Courageously she has set out!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae ho hoo
She has set out, ho hoo!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae
She has set out!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Kelambittaalae hey
She has set out, hey!
Kelambittaalae
She has set out!
Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi
Vijayalakshmi has set out!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
'Kelambittaalae Vijayalakshmi' from the film Kaatrin Mozhi is an energetic, celebratory anthem that highlights the spirit, independence, and unstoppable drive of the protagonist, Vijayalakshmi (Viji). The lyrics vividly express how the natural world seems to celebrate her presence—paths turn beautiful for her, the sky shifts colors to match her smile, and challenges fade in front of her determination. Despite her gentle and golden disposition, she transforms into a fierce force when faced with competition or obstacles. The song further praises her effortless charm, confidence, and ability to stay rooted while pursuing endless dreams. It frames Viji's journey as a bold step forward toward self-discovery and empowerment, celebrating women who dare to follow their passion with courage and joy.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Pothuvavae iva thangam / Oru potti vandhalae / Singam singam - Payum kaattaara / Kodi kodiya / Kannukulla kanavirukku / Adha thediyae thediyae / Dhillaaga kelambitta / Dhillaaga kelambitta / Kelambittaalae hey / Kelambittaalae ho hoo / Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi / Kelambittaalae hey / Kelambittaalae / Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi / Kelambittaalae hey / Kelambittaalae / Kelambittaalae vijayalakshmi”
Uvamaani / Metaphor
“Pothuvavae iva thangam / Oru potti vandhalae / Singam singam”
Poetic device
“Pothuvavae iva thangam / Oru potti vandhalae / Singam singam”
Metaphorically compares her nature to gold ('thangam') for her heart and a lion ('singam') when facing a challenge.
Uvamaani / Simile & Metaphor
“Thatti thokki mutti pova / Payum kaattaara”
Poetic device
“Thatti thokki mutti pova / Payum kaattaara”
Compares her unstoppable resolution to a raging mountain stream ('kaattaaru') that breaks through dams and barriers.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Azhagagum paadhaiyae / Iva nadanthida thaan / Niram maarum vaanamae / Iva sirichida thaan”
Poetic device
“Azhagagum paadhaiyae / Iva nadanthida thaan / Niram maarum vaanamae / Iva sirichida thaan”
Exaggerates the nature responding directly to her actions—the path beautifies itself for her step and the sky changes colors for her smile.
Monai (Alliteration)
“Thadai potta anai potta / Iva sikkikolla siththoda illa”
Poetic device
“Thadai potta anai potta / Iva sikkikolla siththoda illa”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds ('Thadai' / 'Anai', 'Thatti' / 'Thokki') to create rhythmic flow.
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Trivia
'Kaatrin Mozhi' (2018) is the official Tamil remake of the critically acclaimed Hindi film 'Tumhari Sulu'. The film stars Jyothika as Vijayalakshmi (Viji), a ambitious middle-class housewife who becomes a late-night Radio Jockey. Music for the film was composed by A.H. Kaashif, and the lyrics were penned by Madhan Karky.
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