- Lyricist
- Pa. Vijay
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- Srikanth Deva
- Movie name
- Kuththu
- Movie release year
- 2004
- Lyrics added on
- 27 Dec 2022
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Naan otha viral kaattunaa
Onnaagum koottamthaan
Retta viral kaattunaa
Readyaagum paattuthaan
Moonu viral kaattunaa
Munnerum neramthaan
Naalu viral kaattunaa
Natpaagum vaanamthaan
Anju viral kaatturaen
Aarambikkum aattamthaan
Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Paththallannaa egiri kuththu
Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Athu paththallannaa egiri kuththu
North kuththu east kuththu
West kuththu south kuththu
Left kuthu right kuththu
Class kuththu master kuththu
Edhuri eduththaa kuththu
Edhirae morachchaa kuththu
Evanum thaduththaa
Avana orae kuththu
Kurithaan vachu kuththu
Jeyipom solli kuththu
Kotta kadanthaa
Angae orae kuththu
Haei vampu thumbu panna vanthaa
Vaangi kuththu
Aththu meeri vaarththai
Vittaa appo kuththu
Rendu kaiyaal
Thadaigalaiththaan thaakki kuththu
Nampikkaiyaal tholvigalai
Thookki kuththu
: Neththiyadiyaa suththiyadiyaa nee kuththu
Oththai virala ulla irukki nee kuththu
Yae…..kuththu kuththu kummaang kuththu
Un sakthi ellaam saerththu kuththu
Yae…..kuththu kuththu kummaang kuththu
Un sakthi ellaam saerththu kuththu
Naan otha viral kaattunaa
Onnaagum koottamthaan
Retta viral kaattunaa
Readyaagum paattuthaan
Moonu viral kaattunaa
Munnerum neramthaan
Naalu viral kaattunaa
Natpaagum vaanamthaan
Anju viral kaatturaen
Aarambikkum aattamthaan
Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Athu paththallannaa egiri kuththu
Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Paththallannaa egiri kuththu
Mathaththa munnaal vachchu
Manushan vaazhnthaa kuththu
Saathi sandai senjaa
Oongi kuththu
Naadu sariyaa nadakka
Ozhungaa vote-ai kuththu
Unnai yaeichchaa
Nee athu kuththu kuththu kuththu
Thamizhannu neththiyila pachchai kuththu
Tamizha paththi thappaa sonnaa thatti kuththu
India-vai irakki sonnaa etti kuththu
Theeviravaathi kanni pattaa hmm….
Sarisamamaa potti irunthaa sari kuththu
Kooda irunthae kuzhi parichchaa veri kuththu
Hae kuththu kuththu kummaang kuththu
Un sakthi ellaam saerththu kuththu
Kuththu kuththu kummaang kuththu
Un sakthi ellaam saerththu kuththu
Naan otha viral kaattunaa
Onnaagum koottamthaan
Retta viral kaattunaa
Readyaagum paattuthaan
Moonu viral kaattunaa
Munnerum neramthaan
Naalu viral kaattunaa
Natpaagum vaanamthaan
Anju viral kaatturaen
Aarambikkum aattamthaan
Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Paththallannaa egiri kuththu
Hae kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu
Paththallannaa egiri kuththu kuththu kuththu
Male :Egiri kuththu
Hae machi kuththu kuththu kuththu kuththu kuththu
Machi egiri kuththu
If I show one finger,
the crowd will unite as one!
If I show two fingers,
the song gets ready!
If I show three fingers,
it is time to march forward!
If I show four fingers,
even the sky becomes our friend!
Now I show five fingers,
and the dance begins!
Punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch!
Punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch!
Punch to the north, punch to the east!
Punch to the west, punch to the south!
Left punch, right punch!
A classy punch, a master punch!
If an enemy rises, punch him!
If someone glares at you, punch him!
If anyone blocks your way,
knock him out with a single punch!
Take good aim and punch!
Punch with the certainty that we will win!
If anyone crosses the line,
land a hard punch right there!
Hey, if someone comes looking for trouble,
give them a solid punch!
If they cross their limits
and speak out of turn, punch them right then!
With both hands,
smash through obstacles and punch!
With self-confidence,
lift and throw your failures down!
Land a direct hit on the head, strike like a hammer!
Clench your thumb tight inside your fist and punch!
Hey... punch, punch, land a heavy blow!
Put all your strength together and punch!
Hey... punch, punch, land a heavy blow!
Put all your strength together and punch!
If I show one finger,
the crowd will unite as one!
If I show two fingers,
the song gets ready!
If I show three fingers,
it is time to march forward!
If I show four fingers,
even the sky becomes our friend!
Now I show five fingers,
and the dance begins!
Punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch!
Punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch!
If a person lives
putting religion before humanity, punch him!
If anyone starts a caste fight,
strike them hard!
For the country to run right,
cast your vote properly!
If someone cheats you,
punch, punch, punch right back at it!
Tattoo 'Tamilian' proudly on your forehead!
If anyone speaks ill of Tamil, strike them down!
If anyone belittles India, reach out and punch!
If you spot a terrorist, hmm...
If it is an equal contest, fight fair and square!
If someone close to you betrays you, strike with pure fury!
Hey, punch, punch, land a heavy blow!
Put all your strength together and punch!
Punch, punch, land a heavy blow!
Put all your strength together and punch!
If I show one finger,
the crowd will unite as one!
If I show two fingers,
the song gets ready!
If I show three fingers,
it is time to march forward!
If I show four fingers,
even the sky becomes our friend!
Now I show five fingers,
and the dance begins!
Punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch!
Hey, punch, punch, step right in and punch!
If that is not enough, jump up and punch, punch, punch!
Jump up and punch!
Hey buddy, punch, punch, punch, punch, punch!
Buddy, jump up and punch!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This high-energy title song from the movie 'Kuththu' is an anthem celebrating youth, resilience, self-respect, and patriotic pride. Opening with a rhythmic finger-counting motif that builds up excitement for a dance, lyricist Pa. Vijay uses the Tamil word 'Kuththu' in creative ways—ranging from the iconic street dance style (Dappankuthu) to physically fighting back against obstacles and injustice.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Polysemy / Wordplay (Sleidai)
“Naadu sariyaa nadakka Ozhungaa vote-ai kuththu”
The primary word 'Kuththu' is cleverly repurposed in multiple contexts throughout the song: dance movement ('kummaang kuththu'), striking an opponent ('egiri kuththu'), casting a ballot ('vote-ai kuththu'), and tattooing ('pachchai kuththu').
Iyaibu (End Rhyme)
“Kuththu kuththu irangi kuththu / Paththallannaa egiri kuththu”
Extensive usage of repeating end syllables ('kuththu') across almost every couplet to maintain high rhythmic momentum.
Monaai (Initial Rhyme / Alliteration)
“Moonu viral kaattunaa / Munnerum neramthaan”
Matches initial consonants across line pairs to build rhythm (e.g., Moonu / Munnerum, Naalu / Natpaagum).
Did you know?
Trivia
The song is the main theme and opening dance number of the 2004 film 'Kuththu', starring Silambarasan (Simbu) and Ramya (Divya Spandana). Composed and sung by Shankar Mahadevan, the song capitalized on Simbu's renowned fast-paced dancing skills and became a chartbuster across Tamil Nadu.
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