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Lyrics & meaning

Otti Vandha Singa Kutty

From Aan Paavam · 1985

Lyricist
Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam
Singer
Kollangudi Karupayi
Music director
Ilayaraja
Movie name
Aan Paavam
Movie release year
1985
Lyrics added on
20 Feb 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Otti vandha singa kutti
Kuthu chandai podalaamaa
Pethappan veettu valiya
Peruma pesuren
Cinema kottagaiya katti vachu
Muttikkalaamaa
Neenga muttikkalaamaa
Thalaiya muttikkalaamaa aaa
{Koothu paakka
Avarivanaa thannaanae naanae
Kodi sanam kooda varum
Thillaelae laelae} (2)
{Aathu pakkam avarivanaa
Thannaanae naanae
Aagaasamum koda pudikkum
Thillaelae laelae } (2)
{Thiruppadhiyil nippaar paaru
Thannaanae naanae
Anjoda rendu serndhaa
Avar peru thaanae} (2)
Anjoda rendu serndhaa
Avar peru thaanae
Peraandi peraandi
Ponnu manam paaraandi
Peraandi peraandi
Ponnu manam paaraandi
Kulam velanga vandhaandi
Kola seiya vaaraandi
Kulam velanga vandhaandi
Kola seiya vaaraandi
Kola seiya vaaraandi
Vandi katti poraan andi
Rendum kettu aanaandi
Vandi katti poraan andi
Rendum kettu aanaandi
Ondi katta peraandi
Ooma ponna kattumaadaa
Ondi katta peraandi
Ooma ponna kattumaadaa
Ooma ponna kattumaadaa
Saayathula sariga chaela
Samanja ponnu kattum saela
Saayathula sariga chaela
Samanja ponnu kattum saela
Oorai ellaam mayanga
Vaikkum saelai idhu
Ippo oiyaari kattum saelai peraandi
Ippo oiyaari kattum saelai peraandi
Pallu pogum vayasil avan
Pallu pogum vayasil avan
Silukku saelai venumaadaa
Pallu pogum vayasilae
Thaan raajaavae
Enakku silukku saelai
Venumaadaa peraandi
Enakku silukku saelai
Venumaadaa peraandi
Kaala vayaru kaala
Kannaadi mayila kaala
Nenappai ellaam meya vittu
Masakki nikkum soora kaala
Nenappai ellaam meya vittu
Masakki nikkum soora kaala
Aravappatti orathula
Aatthora thoppukkulla
Aravappatti orathula
Aatthora thoppukkulla
Parisam poda pona ponnu
Om manasukkulla nikkiraalaa
Parisam poda pona ponnu
Om manasukkulla nikkiraalaa
Om manasukkulla nikkiraalaa
A brave lion cub who came along,
Shall we have a wrestling match?
Coming along the way from the bride's home,
I speak with pride!
Having built a cinema tent,
Shall we clash?
Will you clash with each other?
Will you bang your heads together, ah?
To watch the folk play,
Is it him or another? Thannane naane,
A crowd of millions will gather along,
Thillele lele!
By the riverbank, is it him?
Thannane naane,
Even the open sky will hold up an umbrella,
Thillele lele!
Look, he stands at Tirupati temple,
Thannane naane,
If you add two to five,
That is his very name!
If you add two to five,
That is his very name!
Oh grandson, dear grandson,
Just look into the young girl's heart!
Oh grandson, dear grandson,
Just look into the young girl's heart!
She came to bring honor to the family,
Yet she comes to torment and kill with love!
She came to bring honor to the family,
Yet she comes to torment and kill with love!
She comes to torment and kill with love!
Hitching a cart, the beggar travels,
Left helpless, having lost both sides!
Hitching a cart, the beggar travels,
Left helpless, having lost both sides!
A lone bachelor grandson like you,
Will you marry a mute girl?
A lone bachelor grandson like you,
Will you marry a mute girl?
Will you marry a mute girl?
A zari-bordered sari in rich color,
A sari a girl wears when she comes of age,
A zari-bordered sari in rich color,
A sari a girl wears when she comes of age,
A sari that charms
And captivates the whole town,
Now this stylish beauty wears that sari, my grandson!
Now this stylish beauty wears that sari, my grandson!
At an old age when teeth fall out,
At an old age when teeth fall out,
Does one really need a silk sari?
At an age when teeth fall out,
Oh my dear boy,
A fancy silk sari for me,
Is it really needed, my grandson?
A fancy silk sari for me,
Is it really needed, my grandson?
A sturdy bull, a spirited bull,
A dashing bull as proud as a peacock,
Letting his thoughts wander and graze,
This valiant bull stands completely dazed!
Letting his thoughts wander and graze,
This valiant bull stands completely dazed!
On the outskirts of Aravapatti village,
Inside the grove beside the river,
On the outskirts of Aravapatti village,
Inside the grove beside the river,
The girl you went to make the marriage promise to,
Does she still linger inside your heart?
The girl you went to make the marriage promise to,
Does she still linger inside your heart?
Does she still linger inside your heart?
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Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female
Female

Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This energetic Tamil folk song from the 1985 classic film Aan Paavam incorporates traditional village storytelling, riddle-based lyrical humor, and playful family banter. The song features traditional folk refrains ('Thannaanae', 'Thillaelae') and presents a series of lighthearted riddles—such as 'Anjoda rendu serndhaa' (5 + 2 = 7, referring to the Seven Hills of Tirupati / Elumalaiyan)—alongside rustic observations about courtship, marriage proposals, village bulls, and family expectations.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Puthir / Lyric Riddle

Anjoda rendu serndhaa / Avar peru thaanae

The phrase 'Anjoda rendu serndhaa' (5 + 2 = 7) is a numerical riddle referring to Lord Venkateswara of the Seven Hills (Elumalaiyan) at Tirupati.

Folk Refrain / Solkattu

Avarivanaa thannaanae naanae / Thillaelae laelae

Uses traditional rhythmic folk fillers 'Thannaanae naanae' and 'Thillaelae laelae' characteristic of Therukoothu and village folk art forms.

Metaphor / Uvamai

Kaala vayaru kaala / Kannaadi mayila kaala

Compares youth, passion, and spirit to vibrant village bulls ('Kaala') and peacock aesthetic imagery.

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Trivia

Aan Paavam (1985) was written and directed by Pandiarajan, becoming a massive box-office hit known for its authentic rural comedy and iconic music. Written by Kuruvikkarambai Shanmugam, the song vividly showcases traditional Tamil folk music traditions integrated into 1980s mainstream cinema.

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