- Lyricist
- Madhan Karky
- Singers
- Rahul Sipligunj, Yazin Nizar
- Music director
- Maragathamani
- Movie name
- RRR
- Movie release year
- 2021
- Lyrics added on
- 13 Sept 2021
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
'Naattu Naattu' (the Tamil version of the Oscar-winning 'Naatu Naatu' from S.S. Rajamouli's epic film RRR) is a high-energy celebration of native folk culture, physical vitality, and anti-colonial pride. The song features the lead protagonists showcasing their rustic, explosive dance moves at a stiff British gathering, turning the high-society event into a fiery, exuberant display of indigenous strength and rhythm.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Repetition / Alliterative Chorus
“Naattu naattu naattu”
The rhythmic repetition of 'Naattu naattu naattu' builds intense musical energy and emphasizes native, rural roots.
Onomatopoeia (Irrattai Kilavi / Anaphora)
“Chottu chottu vervai kottum”
'Dandanakkannu', 'Chottu chottu', and 'Dhum dhum' mimic percussion sounds, dripping sweat, and heartbeat rhythms.
Hyperbole (Exaggeration)
“Kaalu thattum thaalathil Nilamellaam athiravittu”
The lyrics hyperbolically claim that their stomping feet make the entire earth tremble and tilt the red evening sky.
Metaphor
“Jallikkattu kaaliyaattam Kooru kombil kuthi kaattu”
Compares the wild energy of the dance to the aggressive movement of Jallikattu bulls with sharp horns.
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Trivia
Written in Tamil by Madhan Karky, 'Naattu Naattu' is the Tamil rendition of the Telugu song 'Naatu Naatu', composed by M.M. Keeravani (credited as Maragathamani in Tamil). The original song went on to win the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 95th Academy Awards in 2023, making history as the first song from an Asian film to win the award.
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