Madras Mailu
From Unnai Sutrum Ulagam · 1977
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, J. Jayalalitha, L. R. Anjali
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Unnai Sutrum Ulagam1977
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Paling sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Playing sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Madras mail-u maravattai rayil-u | The Madras Mail, a millipede-like train, |
| Maduraikku varuthadi kaattu vegama | Is coming towards Madurai with wild speed! |
| Neenga munnae ninnaa ennavaagum | What will happen if you stand in front of it? |
| Etti pongammaa thotho thotho thotho | Move far away, ladies! Thotho thotho thotho... |
| Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… | Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… |
| Female | |
| Bamboi mail-u paambu pola rayil-u | The Bombay Mail, a snake-like train, |
| Chennai pattinam varuthadi kaattu vegamaa | Is coming towards Chennai city with wild speed! |
| Neenga munnae ninnaa ennavaagum | What will happen if you stand in front of it? |
| Etti pongammaa jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu | Move far away, ladies! Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu... |
| Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu | Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu |
| Female | |
| Palich sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Thotho thotho thotho | Thotho thotho thotho |
| Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… | Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… |
| Female | |
| Engammaa mangammaa enna petha singammaa | My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me! |
| Engammaa mangammaa enna petha singammaa | My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me! |
| Poga poga paaththukkadi veerammaa | Watch out as things go on, brave woman! |
| Naan pongi varum gangaiyadi paarammaa | Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water! |
| Pongi varum gangaiyadi paarammaa | Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water! |
| Female | |
| Aaha sela varinju katti sekkasevantha kutti | Aha, a bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight, |
| Kaala pudichikkitaa vidamaattaen | If I catch your leg, I won't let go! |
| Sela varinju katti sekkasevantha kutti | A bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight, |
| Kaala pudichikkitaa vidamaattaen | If I catch your leg, I won't let go! |
| Unga kaiyil naanum agapadamaattaen | I will not get caught in your hands! |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Haei sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Hey sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Adi pallaththooru chellakkaa | Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur, |
| Adi pallaththooru chellakkaa | Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur, |
| En pakkam vanthu nillakkaa | Come and stand beside me! |
| Un kannum mookkum vittaa pothum | It's enough to strike your eyes and nose, |
| Sillu pola egiri pogum | They will fly off like broken shards! |
| Vittaen paaradi munnaalae | Look, I have launched my attack in front of you, |
| Kannam veengi pogum thannaalae | Your cheeks will swell up automatically! |
| Female :Yaei…epadi irukkudi | Female: Hey... how is it? |
| Female :Vittaen paaradi munnaalae | Female: Look, I have launched my attack in front of you, |
| Kannam veengi pogum thannalae | Your cheeks will swell up automatically! |
| Female | |
| Paling sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Adi moocha pidichchu muththai edukkum | Hey, holding breath to dive deep and pull out pearls, |
| Muniyammaava enna nenaichae | Who did you think this Muniyamma was? |
| Raangikkaari rappukkaari oongi adichaa odhungi podi | I am stubborn and tough; if I strike hard, step aside and run! |
| Female | |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu | Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu |
| Female | |
| Thotho thotho thotho | Thotho thotho thotho |
| Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… | Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… |
| Female | |
| Naanthaandi jeippaen nanaichatha mudippaen | I am the one who will win, I will accomplish what I intend! |
| Oththaiyaaga ninnukittu paththu pera adippaen | Standing alone, I will beat ten people! |
| Female | |
| Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho | Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho |
| Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… | Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah… |
மற்றும் எல். ஆர். அஞ்சலி
Playing sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
பளிங்...சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
The Madras Mail, a millipede-like train,
Is coming towards Madurai with wild speed!
What will happen if you stand in front of it?
Move far away, ladies! Thotho thotho thotho...
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
மெட்ராஸ் மெயிலு மரவட்டை ரயிலு
மதுரைக்கு வருதடி காட்டு வேகமா
நீங்க முன்னே நின்னா என்னவாகும்
எட்டி போங்கம்மா தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ...
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ... ஆஹ்
The Bombay Mail, a snake-like train,
Is coming towards Chennai city with wild speed!
What will happen if you stand in front of it?
Move far away, ladies! Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu...
Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu
பம்பாயி மெயிலு பாம்பு போல ரயிலு
சென்னை பட்டிணம் வருதடி காட்டு வேகமா
நீங்க முன்னே நின்னா என்னவாகும்
எட்டி போங்கம்மா ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு...
ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு ஜிகுஜிகு...
Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
பளிங்...சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ...
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ... ஆஹ்
My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me!
My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me!
Watch out as things go on, brave woman!
Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water!
Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water!
எங்கம்மா மங்கம்மா என்ன பெத்த சிங்கம்மா
எங்கம்மா மங்கம்மா என்ன பெத்த சிங்கம்மா
போக போக பாத்துக்கடி வீரம்மா
நான் பொங்கி வரும் கங்கையடி பாரம்மா
பொங்கி வரும் கங்கையடி பாரம்மா...
Aha, a bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight,
If I catch your leg, I won't let go!
A bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight,
If I catch your leg, I won't let go!
I will not get caught in your hands!
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
ஆஹா சேல வரிஞ்சு கட்டி செக்கசெவந்த குட்டி
காலப் புடிச்சிக்கிட்டா விடமாட்டேன்
சேல வரிஞ்சு கட்டி செக்கசெவந்த குட்டி
காலப் புடிச்சிக்கிட்டா விடமாட்டேன்
உங்க கையில் நானும் அகப்பட மாட்டேன்
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு..
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு..ஹா
Hey sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
ஹேய் சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு..ஹா
Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur,
Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur,
Come and stand beside me!
It's enough to strike your eyes and nose,
They will fly off like broken shards!
Look, I have launched my attack in front of you,
Your cheeks will swell up automatically!
Female: Hey... how is it?
Female: Look, I have launched my attack in front of you,
Your cheeks will swell up automatically!
அடி பள்ளத்தூரு செல்லக்கா
அடி பள்ளத்தூரு செல்லக்கா
என் பக்கம் வந்து நில்லக்கா
உன் கண்ணும் மூக்கும் விட்டா போதும்
சில்லுப் போல எகிறிப் போகும்
விட்டேன் பாரடி முன்னாலே
கன்னம் வீங்கி போகும் தன்னாலே
ஏய்...எப்படி இருக்குடி
விட்டேன் பாரடி முன்னாலே
கன்னம் வீங்கி போகும் தன்னாலே
Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
பளிங்...சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
Hey, holding breath to dive deep and pull out pearls,
Who did you think this Muniyamma was?
I am stubborn and tough; if I strike hard, step aside and run!
அடி மூச்ச பிடிச்சு முத்தை எடுக்கும்
முனியம்மாவ என்ன நெனச்சே
ராங்கிக்காரி ரப்புக்காரி ஓங்கி அடிச்சா ஒதுங்கி போடி
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு சடுகுடு
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ...
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ... ஆஹ்
I am the one who will win, I will accomplish what I intend!
Standing alone, I will beat ten people!
நான்தான்டி ஜெயிப்பேன் நெனச்சத முடிப்பேன்
ஒத்தையாக நின்னுக்கிட்டு பத்து பேர அடிப்பேன்
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ... தோதோ தோதோ......
தோதோ தோதோ தோதோ... தோதோ தோதோ......
Paling sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Playing sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Madras mail-u maravattai rayil-u
The Madras Mail, a millipede-like train,
Maduraikku varuthadi kaattu vegama
Is coming towards Madurai with wild speed!
Neenga munnae ninnaa ennavaagum
What will happen if you stand in front of it?
Etti pongammaa thotho thotho thotho
Move far away, ladies! Thotho thotho thotho...
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Bamboi mail-u paambu pola rayil-u
The Bombay Mail, a snake-like train,
Chennai pattinam varuthadi kaattu vegamaa
Is coming towards Chennai city with wild speed!
Neenga munnae ninnaa ennavaagum
What will happen if you stand in front of it?
Etti pongammaa jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu
Move far away, ladies! Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu...
Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu
Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu
Palich sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Engammaa mangammaa enna petha singammaa
My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me!
Engammaa mangammaa enna petha singammaa
My mother Mangamma is a lioness who gave birth to me!
Poga poga paaththukkadi veerammaa
Watch out as things go on, brave woman!
Naan pongi varum gangaiyadi paarammaa
Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water!
Pongi varum gangaiyadi paarammaa
Look at me, I am like the overflowing Ganges water!
Aaha sela varinju katti sekkasevantha kutti
Aha, a bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight,
Kaala pudichikkitaa vidamaattaen
If I catch your leg, I won't let go!
Sela varinju katti sekkasevantha kutti
A bright red girl who wears her saree tucked tight,
Kaala pudichikkitaa vidamaattaen
If I catch your leg, I won't let go!
Unga kaiyil naanum agapadamaattaen
I will not get caught in your hands!
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Haei sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Hey sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Adi pallaththooru chellakkaa
Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur,
Adi pallaththooru chellakkaa
Hey elder sister Chellakka from Pallathur,
En pakkam vanthu nillakkaa
Come and stand beside me!
Un kannum mookkum vittaa pothum
It's enough to strike your eyes and nose,
Sillu pola egiri pogum
They will fly off like broken shards!
Vittaen paaradi munnaalae
Look, I have launched my attack in front of you,
Kannam veengi pogum thannaalae
Your cheeks will swell up automatically!
Female :Yaei…epadi irukkudi
Female: Hey... how is it?
Female :Vittaen paaradi munnaalae
Female: Look, I have launched my attack in front of you,
Kannam veengi pogum thannalae
Your cheeks will swell up automatically!
Paling sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Bright sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Adi moocha pidichchu muththai edukkum
Hey, holding breath to dive deep and pull out pearls,
Muniyammaava enna nenaichae
Who did you think this Muniyamma was?
Raangikkaari rappukkaari oongi adichaa odhungi podi
I am stubborn and tough; if I strike hard, step aside and run!
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu sadukudu
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Naanthaandi jeippaen nanaichatha mudippaen
I am the one who will win, I will accomplish what I intend!
Oththaiyaaga ninnukittu paththu pera adippaen
Standing alone, I will beat ten people!
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Thotho thotho thotho thotho thotho…aah…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This high-energy song captures a spirited traditional Kabaddi (Sadukudu) match played by women, filled with rhythmic chanting, energetic breath-holding calls, and lighthearted taunting between opposing teams. Lyricist Vaali weaves imagery of fast trains, unstoppable rivers, and fierce athletic pride to depict the speed, determination, and strength of the players on the field. Beyond the game itself, the song celebrates womanhood, confidence, and camaraderie as the participants proudly boast of their individual and team prowess, challenging their opponents to match their raw power and skill.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Bamboi mail-u paambu pola rayil-u”
Compares the Bombay Mail train to a slithering snake to evoke speed and power.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Naan pongi varum gangaiyadi paarammaa”
Directly compares oneself to the surging river Ganges to signify overflowing energy and dominance.
Onomatopoeia (Olijoppuch Sol)
“Jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu jigujigu”
Rhythmic sound words simulating train noises and traditional Kabaddi breath chants.
Edugai (Rhyme)
“Engammaa mangammaa enna petha singammaa”
Second-letter rhyming across lines creating driving rhythm ('Engammaa' / 'mangammaa' / 'singammaa').
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Trivia
This unique track features playback singing by actress and former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha alongside veteran singer L. R. Eswari and L. R. Anjali. Designed specifically for a female Kabaddi scene in the film 'Unnai Sutrum Ulagam' (1977), the song cleverly incorporates traditional sport chants like 'sadukudu' and 'thotho' as musical rhythm.
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