Kuthaalathula Kudiyirukkira
From Kannin Manigal · 1956
- Lyricist
- A. Maruthakasi
- Singer
- Kasthoori
- Music director
- S. V. Venkatraman
- Details
- Kannin Manigal1956
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira | I reside in the town of Courtallam, |
| Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga | I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am, |
| Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga | There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to, |
| Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga | There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to. |
| Female | |
| Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira | I reside in the town of Courtallam, |
| Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga | I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am, |
| Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga | There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to. |
| Female | |
| Kachchithamaa kaiyai paarththu | By closely inspecting palms accurately, |
| Solluvenunga kuri solluvenunga | I will predict fortunes, yes, tell your future, |
| Nalla achchu polae azhagaaga | Beautifully like a neat mold print, |
| Kuththuvenunga pachchai kuththuvenunga | I will ink tattoos, yes, craft tattoos. |
| Female | |
| Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira | I reside in the town of Courtallam, |
| Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga | I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am, |
| Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga | There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to. |
| Female | |
| Vasiyam panna marunthum maiyum | Magic potions and eyeliner to cast love spells, |
| Vachchirukenga kaiyil vachchirukenga | I carry in my hand, yes, hold in my hand. |
| Vaangi neega pirichchu paarththu piraku | Buy them, open and inspect them, and then |
| Sollunga pudichchaa kaasai thallunga | Speak your mind; if you like it, pay the money. |
| Female | |
| Eththanaiyo perukku | To so many people |
| Naan koduththirukkenga | I have given, |
| Marunthu koduththirukenga | I have given remedies. |
| Avanga ellaarumae ennai ini | All of them, from now on, |
| Marakka maattaanga lesaa ninaikka maattaanga | Will never forget me, nor think of me lightly. |
| Female | |
| Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira | I reside in the town of Courtallam, |
| Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga | I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am, |
| Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga | There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to. |
மந்திரமோ மாயமோ தெரியல்லே
என்ன மருந்து வச்சிருக்கானோ புரியல்லே
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to,
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
மந்திரமோ மாயமோ தெரியல்லே
என்ன மருந்து வச்சிருக்கானோ புரியல்லே
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
சொன்னாலும் கேக்காமே ஆடுது
என்ன சொன்னாலும் கேக்காமே ஆடுது
அத்தான் பின்னாலே தன்னாலே ஓடுது
மனம் சொன்னாலும் கேக்காமே ஆடுது....
By closely inspecting palms accurately,
I will predict fortunes, yes, tell your future,
Beautifully like a neat mold print,
I will ink tattoos, yes, craft tattoos.
மந்திரமோ மாயமோ தெரியல்லே
என்ன மருந்து வச்சிருக்கானோ புரியல்லே
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
எண்ணாத எண்ணமும் எண்ணுது
அது ஏட்டிக்கு போட்டியாய் ஏதேதோ பண்ணுது
இங்குமங்கும் எங்கும் சுத்துது
அவன் இருப்பிடம் தெரியாமே ஏமாந்து தவிக்குது
Magic potions and eyeliner to cast love spells,
I carry in my hand, yes, hold in my hand.
Buy them, open and inspect them, and then
Speak your mind; if you like it, pay the money.
மந்திரமோ மாயமோ தெரியல்லே
என்ன மருந்து வச்சிருக்கானோ புரியல்லே
To so many people
I have given,
I have given remedies.
All of them, from now on,
Will never forget me, nor think of me lightly.
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to,
Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
Kachchithamaa kaiyai paarththu
By closely inspecting palms accurately,
Solluvenunga kuri solluvenunga
I will predict fortunes, yes, tell your future,
Nalla achchu polae azhagaaga
Beautifully like a neat mold print,
Kuththuvenunga pachchai kuththuvenunga
I will ink tattoos, yes, craft tattoos.
Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
Vasiyam panna marunthum maiyum
Magic potions and eyeliner to cast love spells,
Vachchirukenga kaiyil vachchirukenga
I carry in my hand, yes, hold in my hand.
Vaangi neega pirichchu paarththu piraku
Buy them, open and inspect them, and then
Sollunga pudichchaa kaasai thallunga
Speak your mind; if you like it, pay the money.
Eththanaiyo perukku
To so many people
Naan koduththirukkenga
I have given,
Marunthu koduththirukenga
I have given remedies.
Avanga ellaarumae ennai ini
All of them, from now on,
Marakka maattaanga lesaa ninaikka maattaanga
Will never forget me, nor think of me lightly.
Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira
I reside in the town of Courtallam,
Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga
I am a maiden, yes, a maiden I am,
Naan suththaatha ooru intha naattil illeenga
There is no town in this land that I haven't traveled to.
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song is a vibrant, folk-style solo track sung from the perspective of a traveling nomadic woman (a Kurathi) originating from Courtallam. She introduces herself proudly as a well-traveled fortune teller and tattoo artist who journeys across various towns offering her traditional services. She highlights her proficiency in reading palm lines with accuracy, drawing neat and attractive tattoos, and providing charm potions and cosmetics designed to enchant others. Expressing complete confidence in her craft, she invites onlookers to inspect her remedies before purchasing and asserts that anyone who benefits from her skills will remember her forever.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Kuththaalaththulae kudiyirukkira”
Repetition of the initial 'Ku' sound in 'Kuththaalaththulae' and 'kudiyirukkira' creates a rhythmic beat characteristic of Tamil folk poetry.
Upamai (Simile)
“Nalla achchu polae azhagaaga”
The line uses 'polae' (like/as) to compare the precise and beautiful outcome of her tattoos to a neat stamp print.
Ettukai / Madakku (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Kumari naanunga kumari naanunga”
The phrase 'kumari naanunga' is repeated back-to-back to emphasize her identity and maintain the lively cadence of a folk song.
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Trivia
Kannin Manigal (1956) featured music composed by S. V. Venkatraman with lyrics written by A. Maruthakasi. The song highlights the classic 'Kurathi' archetype popular in mid-20th-century Tamil cinema, showcasing traditional occupations like fortune-telling, herbal remedies, and tattooing through energetic folk arrangements.
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