Machana Pudichukkada
From Vizhiyora Kavithai · 1989
- Lyricist
- Thirupathooran
- Singer
- S. V. Ponnusami
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Vizhiyora Kavithai1989
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Hae machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku | Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Male | |
| Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan | He captured a virgin island fortress! |
| Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan | He captured a virgin island fortress! |
| Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi | A sturdy rooster and a hen |
| Serum neram idhuthaan…. | This is the time for them to unite... |
| Male | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa… | He has got a lucky mole... |
| Male | |
| Kunduk kallu maamana kozhavi kallaa aakkittaa | She turned the heavy boulder-like uncle into a mortar pestle stone |
| Koottukkul payalaththaan poottittaa poottittaa | She locked up the boy inside the cage, locked him up |
| Kandukkaathaa machchi machchi kaasillaatha bajji bajji | Ignoring brother-in-law, penniless bajji |
| Sundakkaa payalaththaan sugadevi paaththuttaa | The goddess of comfort looked at the tiny turkey-berry boy |
| Male | |
| Ennai yaarum paakkalaiyae | Nobody looked at me |
| Chorus :Ae…alaiyaathae alaiyaathae | Chorus: Hey, do not roam around aimlessly |
| Male :Yaekkaththaiyum theekkalaiyae | Male: My longing has not been fulfilled |
| Chorus :Yaen polampura polambura | Chorus: Why are you lamenting like this? |
| Male | |
| Thallaadum munnae keaichchidumaa | Will I get it before I stumble? |
| Intha thaambathya vaazhkkai nadanthidumaa | Will this married life actually happen? |
| Chorus :Madhavi unakkum kedaippaadaa | Chorus: Will you also get a Madhavi? |
| Kaasu panam allik koduppaadaa | Will she give you lots of cash and money? |
| Male | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan | He captured a virgin island fortress! |
| Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi | A sturdy rooster and a hen |
| Serum neram idhuthaan…. | This is the time for them to unite... |
| Chorus | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Male | |
| Hae kuththikka kuththikka dappaankuththu | Hey dance the energetic folk beat |
| Kumari ponna kooda vachchu | Keeping a young maiden by your side |
| Aththiri paththiri appaa takkar | Fantastic and grand top-class person |
| Adichchikkittaan kadhal sikku… | Got hit by a love problem... |
| Male | |
| Haan en machchaan marikkozhunthu | Aha, my brother-in-law is like sweet marjoram |
| Malaiyaaravulaan sendu | Like perfume from the mountain fragrance |
| Nee vachcha oru mozham poo | The cubit of flowers you gave |
| Innum vaadaama nikkuthaiyyaa aiyyae | Is still fresh without wilting, oh dear |
| Male | |
| Hae santhukkum punthukkum mamavoda | Into every nook and corner with uncle |
| Santhaikku vantha paamaa kooda | Along with Pama who came to the market |
| Thalukki minukku nadakkumpothu | When walking with style and sparkle |
| Thadukki vizhunthaa udhavi yaedhu | If you trip and fall, who will help? |
| Male | |
| : Aththaana maaththaathadi | Do not change your lover, girl |
| Naan achchaaram pottavandi | I am the one who paid the advance pledge |
| Intha machchaanin aasaippadi | According to this brother-in-law's wish |
| Yae mayilae nee vaa ippadi | Hey peacock, come this way |
| Male | |
| Majaavaaa masthaanum | Enjoyable and full of fun |
| Jagaa vaangum ponnaththaan | The girl who retreats back |
| Mai vachchi poi vachchi | With kohl and sweet lies |
| Maman valachchuttaan | The uncle enticed her |
| Male | |
| Kaamathena kandaachchu | Found the heavenly Kamadhenu cow |
| Karakkum neram vanthaachchu | The time to milk it has arrived |
| Karanthukka karanthukka kaalaththa purinjukka | Milk it, milk it, understand the times |
| Male | |
| Pachchaikkii suththi nikkanum | Must stand surrounding the green parrot |
| Chorus :Aamaam nikkanum nikkanum | Chorus: Yes, must stand, must stand |
| Male :Panneerilae venneer vaikkanum | Male: Must heat water in rosewater |
| Chorus :Aamaam vaikkanum vaikkanum | Chorus: Yes, must heat, must heat |
| Male :Cinimaa ulagaththa aalanumdaa | Male: We must rule the cinema world, man |
| Naama seekkiram aadipputtu poganumdaa | We must quickly play our part and go, man |
| Chorus :Cinimaa ulagaththa aalanumdaa | Chorus: We must rule the cinema world, man |
| Naama seekkiram aadipputtu poganumdaa | We must quickly play our part and go, man |
| Male | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan | He captured a virgin island fortress! |
| Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi | A sturdy rooster and a hen |
| Serum neram idhuthaan…. | This is the time for them to unite... |
| Chorus | |
| Machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku | Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa | He has got a lucky mole! |
| Hae machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku | Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him |
| Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa….. | He has got a lucky mole... |
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா ஹே அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா
ஹே மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
கன்னித் தீவு கோட்டை ஒன்ன புடிச்சுப்புட்டான்
கன்னித் தீவு கோட்டை ஒன்ன புடிச்சுப்புட்டான்
ஒரு கட்டுச் சேவல் பொட்டக்கோழி
சேரும் நேரம் இதுதான்....
He captured a virgin island fortress!
He captured a virgin island fortress!
A sturdy rooster and a hen
This is the time for them to unite...
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா..
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
He has got a lucky mole...
குண்டுக் கல்லு மாமன கொழவிக் கல்லா ஆக்கிட்டா
கூட்டுக்குள் பயலத்தான் பூட்டிட்டா பூட்டிட்டா
கண்டுக்காத மச்சி மச்சி காசில்லாத பஜ்ஜி பஜ்ஜி
சுண்டக்கா பயலத்தான் சுகதேவி பாத்துட்டா
She turned the heavy boulder-like uncle into a mortar pestle stone
She locked up the boy inside the cage, locked him up
Ignoring brother-in-law, penniless bajji
The goddess of comfort looked at the tiny turkey-berry boy
ஆண்
: என்னை யாரும் பாக்கலையே
குழு :
ஏ.....அலையாதே அலையாதே...
ஏக்கத்தையும் தீக்கலையே
குழு :
ஏன் பொலம்புற பொலம்புற
Nobody looked at me
Chorus: Hey, do not roam around aimlessly
Male: My longing has not been fulfilled
Chorus: Why are you lamenting like this?
தள்ளாடும் முன்னே கெடச்சிடுமா
இந்த தாம்பத்ய வாழ்க்கை நடந்திடுமா
குழு :
மாதவி உனக்கும் கெடைப்பாடா.....
காசு பணம் அள்ளிக் கொடுப்பாடா.....
Will I get it before I stumble?
Will this married life actually happen?
Chorus: Will you also get a Madhavi?
Will she give you lots of cash and money?
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா
கன்னித் தீவு கோட்டை ஒன்ன புடிச்சுப்புட்டான்
ஒரு கட்டுச் சேவல் பொட்டக்கோழி
சேரும் நேரம் இதுதான்....
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
He captured a virgin island fortress!
A sturdy rooster and a hen
This is the time for them to unite...
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா..
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
ஹே குத்திக்க குத்திக்க டப்பாங்குத்து
குமரிப் பொண்ண கூட வச்சு
அத்திரி பத்தரி அப்பா டக்கர்
அடிச்சிக்கிட்டான் காதல் சிக்கு....
Hey dance the energetic folk beat
Keeping a young maiden by your side
Fantastic and grand top-class person
Got hit by a love problem...
ஹான் என் மச்சான் மரிக்கொழுந்து
மலையாரவுலான் செண்டு
நீ வச்ச ஒரு மொழம் பூ
இன்னும் வாடாம நிக்குதய்யா ஐய்யே
Aha, my brother-in-law is like sweet marjoram
Like perfume from the mountain fragrance
The cubit of flowers you gave
Is still fresh without wilting, oh dear
ஹே சந்துக்கும் புந்துக்கும் மாமாவோட
சந்தைக்கு வந்த பாமா கூட
தளுக்கி மினுக்கு நடக்கும் போது
தடுக்கி விழுந்தா உதவி ஏது
Into every nook and corner with uncle
Along with Pama who came to the market
When walking with style and sparkle
If you trip and fall, who will help?
அத்தான மாத்தாதடி
நான் அச்சாரம் போட்டவன்டி
இந்த மச்சானின் ஆசைப்படி
ஏ மயிலே நீ வா இப்படி
Do not change your lover, girl
I am the one who paid the advance pledge
According to this brother-in-law's wish
Hey peacock, come this way
மஜாவாக மஸ்தானும்
ஜகா வாங்கும் பொண்ணத்தான்
மை வச்சி பொய் வச்சி
மாமன் வளச்சுட்டான்
Enjoyable and full of fun
The girl who retreats back
With kohl and sweet lies
The uncle enticed her
காமதேன கண்டாச்சு
கறக்கும் நேரம் வந்தாச்சு
கறந்துக்க கறந்துக்க காலத்த புரிஞ்சுக்க
Found the heavenly Kamadhenu cow
The time to milk it has arrived
Milk it, milk it, understand the times
பச்சைக்கிளி சுத்தி நிக்கணும்
குழு :
ஆமாம் நிக்கணும் நிக்கணும்
பன்னீரிலே வெந்நீர் வைக்கணும்
குழு :
ஆமாம் வைக்கணும் வைக்கணும்
சினிமா உலகத்த ஆளணும்டா
நாம சீக்கிரம் ஆடிப்புட்டு போகணும்டா
குழு :
சினிமா உலகத்த ஆளணும்டா
நாம சீக்கிரம் ஆடிப்புட்டு போகணும்டா
Must stand surrounding the green parrot
Chorus: Yes, must stand, must stand
Male: Must heat water in rosewater
Chorus: Yes, must heat, must heat
Male: We must rule the cinema world, man
We must quickly play our part and go, man
Chorus: We must rule the cinema world, man
We must quickly play our part and go, man
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா
கன்னித் தீவு கோட்டை ஒன்ன புடிச்சுப்புட்டான்
ஒரு கட்டுச் சேவல் பொட்டக்கோழி
சேரும் நேரம் இதுதான்....
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
He captured a virgin island fortress!
A sturdy rooster and a hen
This is the time for them to unite...
மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா....
ஹே மச்சான புடிசுக்கடா டேய் அவனுக்கு
மச்சம் ஒன்னு இருக்குதடா....
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
He has got a lucky mole!
Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
He has got a lucky mole...
Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Hae machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku
Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan
He captured a virgin island fortress!
Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan
He captured a virgin island fortress!
Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi
A sturdy rooster and a hen
Serum neram idhuthaan….
This is the time for them to unite...
Machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa…
He has got a lucky mole...
Kunduk kallu maamana kozhavi kallaa aakkittaa
She turned the heavy boulder-like uncle into a mortar pestle stone
Koottukkul payalaththaan poottittaa poottittaa
She locked up the boy inside the cage, locked him up
Kandukkaathaa machchi machchi kaasillaatha bajji bajji
Ignoring brother-in-law, penniless bajji
Sundakkaa payalaththaan sugadevi paaththuttaa
The goddess of comfort looked at the tiny turkey-berry boy
Ennai yaarum paakkalaiyae
Nobody looked at me
Chorus :Ae…alaiyaathae alaiyaathae
Chorus: Hey, do not roam around aimlessly
Male :Yaekkaththaiyum theekkalaiyae
Male: My longing has not been fulfilled
Chorus :Yaen polampura polambura
Chorus: Why are you lamenting like this?
Thallaadum munnae keaichchidumaa
Will I get it before I stumble?
Intha thaambathya vaazhkkai nadanthidumaa
Will this married life actually happen?
Chorus :Madhavi unakkum kedaippaadaa
Chorus: Will you also get a Madhavi?
Kaasu panam allik koduppaadaa
Will she give you lots of cash and money?
Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan
He captured a virgin island fortress!
Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi
A sturdy rooster and a hen
Serum neram idhuthaan….
This is the time for them to unite...
Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Hae kuththikka kuththikka dappaankuththu
Hey dance the energetic folk beat
Kumari ponna kooda vachchu
Keeping a young maiden by your side
Aththiri paththiri appaa takkar
Fantastic and grand top-class person
Adichchikkittaan kadhal sikku…
Got hit by a love problem...
Haan en machchaan marikkozhunthu
Aha, my brother-in-law is like sweet marjoram
Malaiyaaravulaan sendu
Like perfume from the mountain fragrance
Nee vachcha oru mozham poo
The cubit of flowers you gave
Innum vaadaama nikkuthaiyyaa aiyyae
Is still fresh without wilting, oh dear
Hae santhukkum punthukkum mamavoda
Into every nook and corner with uncle
Santhaikku vantha paamaa kooda
Along with Pama who came to the market
Thalukki minukku nadakkumpothu
When walking with style and sparkle
Thadukki vizhunthaa udhavi yaedhu
If you trip and fall, who will help?
: Aththaana maaththaathadi
Do not change your lover, girl
Naan achchaaram pottavandi
I am the one who paid the advance pledge
Intha machchaanin aasaippadi
According to this brother-in-law's wish
Yae mayilae nee vaa ippadi
Hey peacock, come this way
Majaavaaa masthaanum
Enjoyable and full of fun
Jagaa vaangum ponnaththaan
The girl who retreats back
Mai vachchi poi vachchi
With kohl and sweet lies
Maman valachchuttaan
The uncle enticed her
Kaamathena kandaachchu
Found the heavenly Kamadhenu cow
Karakkum neram vanthaachchu
The time to milk it has arrived
Karanthukka karanthukka kaalaththa purinjukka
Milk it, milk it, understand the times
Pachchaikkii suththi nikkanum
Must stand surrounding the green parrot
Chorus :Aamaam nikkanum nikkanum
Chorus: Yes, must stand, must stand
Male :Panneerilae venneer vaikkanum
Male: Must heat water in rosewater
Chorus :Aamaam vaikkanum vaikkanum
Chorus: Yes, must heat, must heat
Male :Cinimaa ulagaththa aalanumdaa
Male: We must rule the cinema world, man
Naama seekkiram aadipputtu poganumdaa
We must quickly play our part and go, man
Chorus :Cinimaa ulagaththa aalanumdaa
Chorus: We must rule the cinema world, man
Naama seekkiram aadipputtu poganumdaa
We must quickly play our part and go, man
Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, hey, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Kannith theevu kottai onna pudichchuputtaan
He captured a virgin island fortress!
Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi
A sturdy rooster and a hen
Serum neram idhuthaan….
This is the time for them to unite...
Machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku
Catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa
He has got a lucky mole!
Hae machchaana pudichukkadaa dei avanukku
Hey catch hold of the brother-in-law, man, for him
Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa…..
He has got a lucky mole...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Machchaana pudichukkadaa is a high-energy Tamil folk track from the 1989 film Vizhiyora Kavithai. The song playfully teases a man (machaan) who has struck sudden good fortune in love, comparing his romantic victory to capturing an impenetrable island fortress or possessing a lucky mole (machcham). Through spirited banter between the lead singer and the chorus, the lyrics celebrate romance, lighthearted street-smart humor, and youthful ambitions of striking it rich and making it big in the cinema world.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Wordplay / Pun (Iratura Mozhithal)
“Machchaana pudichukkadaa hae avanukku Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa”
Plays on the homophones 'Machchaan' (brother-in-law / suitor) and 'Machcham' (a birthmark / lucky mole).
Edugai (Rhyming Second Letter)
“Machchaana pudichukkadaa / Machcham onnu irukkuthadaa”
The second consonant 'ch' in 'Machchaana' rhymes with 'Machcham'.
Metaphor (Uvamai)
“Oru kattu seval pottakkozhi Serum neram idhuthaan”
Uses 'Kattu seval' (sturdy rooster) and 'Pottakkozhi' (hen) as playful metaphors for the groom and bride.
Moonaal / Alliteration (Monai)
“Kandukkaathaa machchi machchi kaasillaatha bajji bajji”
Repetition of the initial sound 'ka' in 'Kandukkaathaa' and 'kaasillaatha'.
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Trivia
Vizhiyora Kavithai is a 1989 Tamil drama film featuring lyrics by Thirupathooran. The song utilizes popular local Tamil idioms such as 'Machcham irukkuthu' (having lucky fortune) and references standard pop-culture tropes of the late 80s Tamil film dance numbers.
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