- Lyricist
- Panchu Arunachalam
- Singers
- S. P. B. Charan, Yuvan Shankar Raja
- Music director
- Karthik Raja
- Movie name
- Alexander
- Movie release year
- 1996
- Lyrics added on
- 22 Aug 2021
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
Maaman karuppazhagan
Virumaandi santhana pottazhagan
Yaehae hae muththu pallazhagan
Karumai nira kannan
Yaehae hae veettukku veedu kuruvikkoodu
Paaduthu ivan paattu
Yaehae hae oorukku ooru paayum aaru
Solluthu ivan peru
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
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Haei virumaandi pugazhai paadungadi
Maamanukku yaeruthu thaagamadi
Mangaiyarin vayathum dakkaradi
Nalliravu thookkam kalaiyuthadi
Kattaana azhagai paarungadiyo per singam
Kalayaana tharaga kooppidungadi maappila thangam
Usur pottu paaru azhagaana thaerae
Theruvengum thoranam
Virumaandi maamana vaazhththanum
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
Maaman karuppazhagan
Virumaandi santhana pottazhagan
Yaehae hae muththu pallazhagan
Karumai nira kannan
Yaehae hae veettukku veedu kuruvikkoodu
Paaduthu ivan paattu
Yaehae hae oorukku ooru paayum aaru
Solluthu ivan peru
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
Thanni kodam eduththuttu poravalae
Maaman vittu ponaa mayangiduvaa yaehae hae
Thulli varu pengala paaththuputtaa
Jallikattu kaalaya pol parappaan yaehae hae
Thullaatha manamum thullumae maamana kandaa
Sollaatha karuththum sollum maamana kandaa
Dansan koodae yaei paattukkal paadae
Uravondru pirakkuthu pudhu vaazhvu malaruthu thodaruthu
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
Maaman karuppazhagan
Virumaandi santhana pottazhagan
Yaehae hae muththu pallazhagan
Karumai nira kannan
Yaehae hae veettukku veedu kuruvikkoodu
Paaduthu ivan paattu
Yaehae hae oorukku ooru paayum aaru
Solluthu ivan peru
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Machchamulla appanukku kooththae
Pozhappaachchu pozhappaachchae
Kooththadichchu kooththadicchhu
Chorus :Oorae perusaachchu perusaachchu
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
Our man is dark and handsome,
Virumandi, handsome with his sandalwood mark,
Hey hey, handsome with pearl-white teeth,
A dark-skinned Krishna!
Hey hey, in every home, cozy as a sparrow's nest,
They sing his song!
Hey hey, the river flowing from town to town
Speaks his name!
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
...
Hey girls, sing praises of Virumandi!
This man's thirst is rising, girls!
The young women are dazzling at this age, girls!
Midnight sleep is drifting away, girls!
Look at his well-built physique, girls, like a mighty lion!
Call the marriage broker, girls, this groom is pure gold!
Look closely at this handsome chariot of a man!
Festive decorations all along the street,
We must celebrate and bless Virumandi!
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
Our man is dark and handsome,
Virumandi, handsome with his sandalwood mark,
Hey hey, handsome with pearl-white teeth,
A dark-skinned Krishna!
Hey hey, in every home, cozy as a sparrow's nest,
They sing his song!
Hey hey, the river flowing from town to town
Speaks his name!
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
Hey girl carrying the water pot,
If our man walks away, she will swoon, hey hey!
If he catches sight of lively young girls,
He will rush forward like a Jallikattu bull, hey hey!
Even an unmoved heart leaps with joy upon seeing him!
Even unsaid feelings are spoken upon seeing him!
Dance along, hey, sing your songs!
A bond is born, a new life blooms and carries on!
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
Our man is dark and handsome,
Virumandi, handsome with his sandalwood mark,
Hey hey, handsome with pearl-white teeth,
A dark-skinned Krishna!
Hey hey, in every home, cozy as a sparrow's nest,
They sing his song!
Hey hey, the river flowing from town to town
Speaks his name!
Dancing and performing street plays,
The whole town has grown so big, so big!
For the lucky father, folk theatre
Has become his livelihood, his livelihood!
Dancing and performing street plays,
Chorus: The whole town has grown so big, so big!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Kooththadichchu Kooththadicchhu' is a high-energy Tamil folk celebrations track praising the protagonist Virumaandi, describing him as a handsome, charismatic village figure compared to Lord Krishna. The lyricist captures the rural atmosphere, festive spirit, and admiration of the townspeople towards his charming persona and performance art. The song illustrates how his presence sparks joy, romance, and festivity across the village, turning everyday life into a vibrant celebration.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamaani)
“Yaehae hae muththu pallazhagan”
'Muththu pallazhagan' compares the subject's white, pristine teeth to pearls.
Metaphor (Uvagam)
“Karumai nira kannan”
'Karumai nira kannan' metaphorically identifies the dark-complexioned protagonist directly with Lord Krishna.
Hyperbole (Uyirvu Navirtchi)
“Jallikattu kaalaya pol parappaan yaehae hae”
'Jallikattu kaalaya pol parappaan' hyperbolically describes his energy level as flying like a raging Jallikattu bull.
Did you know?
Trivia
'Alexander' (1996) starring Vijayakanth features music composed by Karthik Raja, delivering an energetic folk rhythm soundtrack written by veteran lyricist Panchu Arunachalam.
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