Mottu Mottu Malliga Mottu
From Oru Marathu Paravaigal · 1980
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- Manorama, T. K. Kala
- Music director
- Shankar Ganesh
- Details
- Oru Marathu Paravaigal1980
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Mottu mottu malliga motttu | Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud |
| Minuminukkum kaanjipattu | Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree |
| Mottu mottu malliga motttu | Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud |
| Minuminukkum kaanjipattu | Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree |
| Female | |
| Vachchaalae vatta pottu | She wore a round bindi on her forehead |
| vanthirukkaan aasapattu | He has arrived filled with longing desire |
| Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Female | |
| Kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
| Female | |
| Kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
| Female | |
| Pallavanin kovililae | In the ancient temple of the Pallava king |
| Kallu ratham paaththathundaa | Have you ever witnessed the grand stone chariot? |
| Female :Antha radham aadaikatti | Female: That very chariot draped in fine clothes |
| Vantha vidham paarungaiyyaa | Look at the graceful manner in which it has arrived, sir |
| Female :Rambai enna oorvasiyum thangai enakku | Female: Heavenly nymphs Rambha and Urvashi are like younger sisters to me |
| Female :Raja enna manthiri koojaa enakku | Female: What of the king? The minister is merely my water-bearer |
| Female | |
| Thottaa manakkurava | She smells fragrant at the slightest touch |
| Javvaathu pol joraa irukkurava | She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume |
| Ada Thottaa manakkurava | Hey, she smells fragrant at the slightest touch |
| Javvaathu pol joraa irukkurava | She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume |
| Female | |
| Mottu mottu malliga motttu | Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud |
| Minuminukkum kaanjipattu | Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree |
| Female | |
| Vachchaalae vatta pottu | She wore a round bindi on her forehead |
| vanthirukkaan aasapattu | He has arrived filled with longing desire |
| Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Female :Aah…..kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Female | |
| Kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
| Female | |
| Aah kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
| Female | |
| Alli tharum punniyavaan | The generous soul who bestows gifts freely |
| Vallalena pereduppaan | Will earn the grand reputation of a noble patron |
| Female :Sillaraiya poduravan | Female: The one who tosses mere small coins |
| Sikkanaththa kaatturavan | The one who displays stingy behavior |
| Female | |
| Chummaa ninnu paakkuravan Ingae varaathae | Don't come near if you are just going to stand and watch for free |
| Veththuvettaa neeyirunthaa aasapadaathae | If you are a penniless person, don't foster desires |
| Female | |
| Thutta kodukkanunga kondu vantha | You must hand over money if you brought it |
| Thatta nerappanunga…aamaa raja… | Fill up the collection plate... yes, my king! |
| Female | |
| Mottu mottu malliga motttu | Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud |
| Minuminukkum kaanjipattu | Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree |
| Female | |
| Vachchaalae vatta pottu | She wore a round bindi on her forehead |
| vanthirukkaan aasapattu | He has arrived filled with longing desire |
| Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Female :Aah…..kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu | Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched |
| Thottu thazhuvaathathu | One that hasn't been held or embraced |
| Female | |
| Kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
| Female | |
| Aah kumthalakkaa palapalaa | Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly |
| Kumari ponnu thalathalaa | A young maiden glowing radiantly |
| Both :Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan | Both: Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace |
| Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan | This rhythmic beat is meant just for you |
மொட்டு மொட்டு மல்லிக மொட்டு
மினுமினுக்கும் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
மொட்டு மொட்டு மல்லிக மொட்டு
மினுமினுக்கும் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
வச்சாளே வட்டப் பொட்டு
வந்திருக்கான் ஆசப்பட்டு
கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
He has arrived filled with longing desire
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
பல்லவனின் கோவிலிலே
கல்லு ரதம் பாத்ததுண்டா
அந்த ரதம் ஆடைக்கட்டி
வந்த விதம் பாருங்கய்யா
ரம்பை என்ன ஊர்வசியும் தங்கை எனக்கு
ராஜா என்ன மந்திரியும் கூஜா எனக்கு
In the ancient temple of the Pallava king
Have you ever witnessed the grand stone chariot?
Female: That very chariot draped in fine clothes
Look at the graceful manner in which it has arrived, sir
Female: Heavenly nymphs Rambha and Urvashi are like younger sisters to me
Female: What of the king? The minister is merely my water-bearer
தொட்டா மணக்குறவ
ஜவ்வாது போல் ஜோரா இருக்குறவ..........
அட தொட்டா மணக்குறவ
ஜவ்வாது போல் ஜோரா இருக்குறவ..........
She smells fragrant at the slightest touch
She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume
Hey, she smells fragrant at the slightest touch
She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume
மொட்டு மொட்டு மல்லிக மொட்டு
மினுமினுக்கும் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
வச்சாளே வட்டப் பொட்டு
வந்திருக்கான் ஆசப்பட்டு
கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
ஆஹ் கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
He has arrived filled with longing desire
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
ஆஹ் கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
அள்ளித் தரும் புண்ணியவான்
வள்ளலென பேரெடுப்பான்
சில்லறைய போடுறவன்
சிக்கனத்த காட்டுறவன்
The generous soul who bestows gifts freely
Will earn the grand reputation of a noble patron
Female: The one who tosses mere small coins
The one who displays stingy behavior
சும்மா நின்னு பாக்குறவன் இங்கே வராதே
வெத்துவேட்டா நீயிருந்தா ஆசப்படாதே
Don't come near if you are just going to stand and watch for free
If you are a penniless person, don't foster desires
துட்ட கொடுக்கணுங்க கொண்டு வந்த
தட்ட நெறப்பனுங்க......ஆமா ராஜா...
You must hand over money if you brought it
Fill up the collection plate... yes, my king!
மொட்டு மொட்டு மல்லிக மொட்டு
மினுமினுக்கும் காஞ்சிப் பட்டு
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
வச்சாளே வட்டப் பொட்டு
வந்திருக்கான் ஆசப்பட்டு
கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
ஆஹ் கட்டுக் குலையாதது பூவுடம்பு
தொட்டு தழுவாதது.......
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
He has arrived filled with longing desire
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
One that hasn't been held or embraced
கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
ஆஹ் கும்தளக்கா பளப்பளா
குமரிப் பொண்ணு தளத்தளா
இருவர் :
டன்டணக்கா தளுக்குதான்
டமுக்கு டப்பான் உனக்குத்தான்...
Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Both: Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Mottu mottu malliga motttu
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Minuminukkum kaanjipattu
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
Mottu mottu malliga motttu
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Minuminukkum kaanjipattu
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
Vachchaalae vatta pottu
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
vanthirukkaan aasapattu
He has arrived filled with longing desire
Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Pallavanin kovililae
In the ancient temple of the Pallava king
Kallu ratham paaththathundaa
Have you ever witnessed the grand stone chariot?
Female :Antha radham aadaikatti
Female: That very chariot draped in fine clothes
Vantha vidham paarungaiyyaa
Look at the graceful manner in which it has arrived, sir
Female :Rambai enna oorvasiyum thangai enakku
Female: Heavenly nymphs Rambha and Urvashi are like younger sisters to me
Female :Raja enna manthiri koojaa enakku
Female: What of the king? The minister is merely my water-bearer
Thottaa manakkurava
She smells fragrant at the slightest touch
Javvaathu pol joraa irukkurava
She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume
Ada Thottaa manakkurava
Hey, she smells fragrant at the slightest touch
Javvaathu pol joraa irukkurava
She who is vibrant and exquisite like javvathu perfume
Mottu mottu malliga motttu
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Minuminukkum kaanjipattu
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
Vachchaalae vatta pottu
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
vanthirukkaan aasapattu
He has arrived filled with longing desire
Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Female :Aah…..kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Aah kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Alli tharum punniyavaan
The generous soul who bestows gifts freely
Vallalena pereduppaan
Will earn the grand reputation of a noble patron
Female :Sillaraiya poduravan
Female: The one who tosses mere small coins
Sikkanaththa kaatturavan
The one who displays stingy behavior
Chummaa ninnu paakkuravan Ingae varaathae
Don't come near if you are just going to stand and watch for free
Veththuvettaa neeyirunthaa aasapadaathae
If you are a penniless person, don't foster desires
Thutta kodukkanunga kondu vantha
You must hand over money if you brought it
Thatta nerappanunga…aamaa raja…
Fill up the collection plate... yes, my king!
Mottu mottu malliga motttu
Jasmine bud, bud, jasmine bud
Minuminukkum kaanjipattu
Shimmering Kanchipuram silk saree
Vachchaalae vatta pottu
She wore a round bindi on her forehead
vanthirukkaan aasapattu
He has arrived filled with longing desire
Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
A flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Female :Aah…..kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu
Female: Aah... a flower-like body whose pristine form remains untouched
Thottu thazhuvaathathu
One that hasn't been held or embraced
Kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Aah kumthalakkaa palapalaa
Aah, Kumthalakkaa beat, shining brightly
Kumari ponnu thalathalaa
A young maiden glowing radiantly
Both :Dandanakkaa thalukkuthaan
Both: Dandanakkaa beat, overflowing with grace
Damukku dappaan unakkuththaan
This rhythmic beat is meant just for you
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mottu Mottu Malliga Mottu is a high-energy folk-infused item dance track from the 1980 Tamil film Oru Marathu Paravaigal, composed by the veteran duo Shankar-Ganesh and penned by Vaali. Sung with distinctive theatrical vigor by legendary actress-singer Manorama along with T. K. Kala, the song presents street performers enticing their audience with seductive dance moves while extolling their own flawless beauty. They playfully boast that legendary celestial nymphs like Rambha and Urvashi are mere younger sisters compared to them, comparing their sculpted elegance to a living temple chariot of the Pallava dynasty. Underneath the celebratory beats and folk rhythm words like Kumthalakkaa and Dandanakkaa, the lyricist weaves a humorous yet sharp demand for patronage. The dancers praise patrons who shower money generously while warning penniless onlookers and misers not to expect entertainment without filling the collection plate. Through playful swagger, local metaphors, and rhythmic sound play, the song vividly showcases Tamil theatrical folk tradition.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Monai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Mottu mottu malliga motttu”
Repetition of the 'M' sound at the start of adjacent words, creating a smooth rhythmic opening.
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kumthalakkaa palapalaa / Kumari ponnu thalathalaa”
Rhyming endings using rhythmic onomatopoeic words 'palapalaa' and 'thalathalaa'.
Uvamaani (Simile)
“Javvaathu pol joraa irukkurava”
Direct comparison of the maiden's vibrant fragrance to 'javvathu' (a traditional aromatic perfume paste) using the comparative suffix 'pol'.
Uruvagam (Metaphor)
“Kattu kulaiyaathathu poovudambu”
Describing the youthful maiden's untouched physique directly as a delicate flower ('poovudambu').
Edukai (Second Letter Rhyme)
“Alli tharum punniyavaan / Vallalena pereduppaan”
Rhyming of the second letter 'll' across lines ('Alli' and 'Vallalena').
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Trivia
This lively folk song features iconic legendary actress Manorama contributing lead vocals alongside T. K. Kala. Known for her flawless vocal range in folk and gaana tracks, Manorama brought authentic theatrical flair to Shankar-Ganesh's catchy rhythm compositions during the late 1970s and 1980s.
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