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Maaraappu Potta

From Namma Ooru Poovatha · 1990

Lyricist
Kalidasan
Singers
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, K. S. Chithra
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Namma Ooru Poovatha
Movie release year
1990
Lyrics added on
20 Mar 2026

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Marappu potta pulla
Manja kulicha pulla
Poovaatha adi poovaatha
Kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Male :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Hoi kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Thandhanaana thandhaana
Thandhanaana thandhaana
Vaayadi vmbhukaariyae
Saayaadha jambha kaariyae
Vaayadi vmbhukaariyae
En raasathi
Saayaadha jambha kaariyae
Manjal mugam kondathoru malligaiyae
Adi minnalgalai sindhi varum punnagaiyae
Un sandhana kannathil muthangal sindhida
Samadham tahndhida singaara kannigaiyae
Marappu potta pulla
Manja kulicha pulla
Poovaatha adi poovaatha
Kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Hoi kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Kalyaana aasai vandhadhu
Kann oram jaadai vandhadhu
Kalyaana aasai vandhadhu
En raasavae
Kann oram jaadai vandhadhu
Pottu vechen
Un nenappa thottu vechen
Poopottu sammadhatha solliputten
En kaadhal chediyil aasai malargal
Poothathu poothathu poorana sammadhame
Marappu potta pulla
Manja kulicha pulla
Poovaatha adi poovaatha
Kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Aa aa haang kaadhal vandha kannukullae
Chorus :Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu
Female :Kanni ponnu koottam ellaam
Chorus :Kummiyadikkudhu kummiyadikkudhu
Male :Haa haa haang
The girl draped in a half-saree,
The girl bathed in turmeric,
Poovatha, oh Poovatha!
In eyes touched by love,
Chorus: Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
Male: The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi (folk clapping dance)!
Hey, in eyes touched by love,
Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi!
Thanthananaa thanthaanaa,
Thanthananaa thanthaanaa!
You chatterbox, you troublemaker,
You proud and unyielding girl,
You chatterbox, you troublemaker,
My queen,
You proud and unyielding girl!
You jasmine blossom with a turmeric-bright face,
Oh girl with a smile that scatters flashes of lightning,
To shower kisses upon your sandalwood cheeks,
Give your consent, my lovely girl!
The girl draped in a half-saree,
The girl bathed in turmeric,
Poovatha, oh Poovatha!
In eyes touched by love,
Chorus: Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
Female: The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi!
Hey, in eyes touched by love,
Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi!
A longing for marriage has arrived,
A playful hint appeared in the corner of my eyes,
A longing for marriage has arrived,
My king,
A playful hint appeared in the corner of my eyes!
I wore a bindi on my forehead,
And touched it with your memory,
By wearing flowers in my hair, I gave my sweet consent!
On the plant of my love, flowers of longing
Have blossomed, blossomed as my wholehearted consent!
The girl draped in a half-saree,
The girl bathed in turmeric,
Poovatha, oh Poovatha!
In eyes touched by love,
Chorus: Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
Female: The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi!
Ah ah haan, in eyes touched by love,
Chorus: Lightning flashes, lightning flashes!
Female: The crowd of young girls,
Chorus: Claps and dances the kummi!
Male: Ha ha haan!
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song from 'Namma Ooru Poovatha' is a lively, folk-flavored duet celebrating rural romance and youthful enchantment. The hero playfully teases and praises his beloved Poovaatha, describing her traditional beauty, turmeric-scented grace, and feisty demeanor, while seeking her acceptance of his love.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Edhugai (Second Letter Rhyme)

Marappu potta pulla / Manja kulicha pulla

The second consonant 'ra' matches across lines 'Marappu' and 'Manja' sound rhythm pattern.

Uvamaani / Metaphor

Manjal mugam kondathoru malligaiyae

Compares the beloved's radiant face to a fragrant jasmine flower treated with turmeric.

Hyperbole / Visual Imagery

Adi minnalgalai sindhi varum punnagaiyae

Describes her smile as scattering flashes of lightning, amplifying her beauty.

Anaphora / Repetition

Minnal adikkudhu minnal adikkudhu

Repetition of chorus responses reinforces the festive folk rhythm of Kummi dance.

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Trivia

'Namma Ooru Poovatha' (1990) marked one of composer Deva's early breakthrough rural hit albums. The track showcases his signature folk rhythm arrangements combined with rich vocal renditions by S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra.

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