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Palaanadhu Palaanadhu

From Kuruvi · 2008

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Vidyasagar, Rajalakshmi
Music director
Vidyasagar
Movie name
Kuruvi
Movie release year
2008
Lyrics added on
16 Dec 2017

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
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Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu palaanadhu…
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yaar kaiyilum sikkaamalae
Vaal aattudhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Heh naan theduren unnathaan
Nee thedura ennathaan
Ooh ooh ooh
Naan theetura thittamthaan
Ennaalumae vettrithaan
Allah allah allah allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu palaanadhu…
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yaar kaiyilum sikkaamalae
Vaal aattudhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Haan haan I see it
Haan haan I need it
Haan haan I want it
Sillunnu soodaagiriyae
Nillunnu nee oduriyae
Thallunnu thalaaduriyae
Oh oh oh….
Kuchchupudi kuchchupudiyae
Un kannula kuchchupudiyae
Nee illaiyae nambumbadiyae
Woh woh woh..oo..
Orae veechchuthaan
Orae pechchuthaan
Edhir pechchu yedhu
Adhir vettudhaan
Adhir vettuthaan
Ena paakkumpodhu
Balae paandiya
Balae paandiya
Samathaanavandhaan
Unai thaakkavum
Unai saaikkavum
Varuvaan avandhaan
Hey unnodu naan nambiyar
Ennulla naan MGR
Allah allah allah allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu palaanadhu…
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yaar kaiyilum sikkaamalae
Vaal aattudhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Lets rock the party baby
Oh shava
Oh shava
Lets burn the dance flooru
Oh durrrrrrrrrrrrrrruuuu
Dingi ding dong
Lets do the bangra style-u
Hoi hoi hoi hoi
Hoi nachchiyae
Ho gudiyae
Hoi hoi …
Hoi hoi…
Hoi hoi…..
Hoi hoi….
Ho thi thi thiri thi thi thiruthi
Nikkaathadi thedi thuruvi
Sikkaathadi enga kuruvi
Ooo….mmmm….mmm…
Dam dam dara dam dam dara daan
Vechcha kuri vechcha kuri dhaan
Varuvaan en soora puli dhaan
Yohu yohu yohu yohu
Alattaadhadi alattadhadi
Mada sambaraani
Irukkum idam theriyaamalae
Alai paayuradi
Mega sizeula mega sizeula
Filmu kaatura nee
Malai kallana malai kallana
Etha thedura nee
En munna nee taar taar taar
En vaaththiyaar super star
Allah allah allah allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu palaanadhu…
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yaar kaiyilum sikkaamalae
Vaal aattudhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Heh naan theduren unnathaan
Nee thedura ennathaan
Ooh ooh ooh
Naan theetura thittamthaan
Ennaalumae vettrithaan
Allah allah allah allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu palaanadhu…
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yaar kaiyilum sikkaamalae
Vaal aattudhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
...
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu, palaanadhu...
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Without getting caught in anyone's hands,
it wags its tail!
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Hey, I am searching for you,
and what are you searching for?
Ooh ooh ooh
The master plan I draw up
is always a victory!
Allah Allah Allah Allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu, palaanadhu...
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Without getting caught in anyone's hands,
it wags its tail!
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Yeah, yeah, I see it
Yeah, yeah, I need it
Yeah, yeah, I want it
You turn hot while staying cool,
you run away when told to stop,
you push past and sway around!
Oh oh oh...
Kuchipudi, oh Kuchipudi dancer,
there is a Kuchipudi dance in your eyes!
You are impossible to trust!
Whoa whoa whoa... ooh...
With a single strike,
with a single word,
there is no talking back!
It's a shocking blow,
a stunning blow!
When you look at him,
"Bravo, well done!"
"Bravo, well done!"
He is a capable master!
To strike you down
and overthrow you,
he is the one who will come!
Hey, to you I might be Nambiar (the villain),
but inside myself, I am M.G.R. (the hero)!
Allah Allah Allah Allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu, palaanadhu...
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Without getting caught in anyone's hands,
it wags its tail!
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Let's rock the party, baby!
Oh shava!
Oh shava!
Let's burn the dance floor!
Oh dhurrrrrrrrrrrrooroo
Tingi ting tang
Let's do the Bhangra style!
Hoy hoy hoy hoy
Hoy, dance away!
Oh girl!
Hoy hoy...
Hoy hoy...
Hoy hoy...
Hoy hoy...
Ho thi thi thiri thi thi thiruthi
Don't stand around searching and digging,
our sparrow won't get caught!
Ooh... mmm... mm...
Dam dam thara dam dam thara dhaan
His aim is set and locked on target,
he will arrive, my fierce tiger!
Yohu yohu yohu yohu
Don't show off, don't put on airs,
you silly fool!
Without even knowing where you are,
your mind is wandering restlessly!
In mega size, in mega size,
you are putting on a big show!
Like a mountain bandit, like a mountain bandit,
what are you searching for?
In front of me, you will be torn to shreds!
My mentor is the Superstar!
Allah Allah Allah Allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu, palaanadhu...
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Without getting caught in anyone's hands,
it wags its tail!
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Hey, I am searching for you,
and what are you searching for?
Ooh ooh ooh
The master plan I draw up
is always a victory!
Allah Allah Allah Allah oh oh
Palaanadhu
Palaanadhu, palaanadhu...
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
Without getting caught in anyone's hands,
it wags its tail!
Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

Palaanadhu from the movie Kuruvi (2008) is an energetic dance-peppy track that depicts a high-stakes cat-and-mouse game filled with enthusiasm, slyness, and bravado. The lyrics use street-smart Tamil slang and playful taunts to emphasize how the protagonist stays one step ahead of adversaries, avoiding traps like an elusive sparrow ('Kuruvi'). Filled with references to iconic cinema legends such as MGR, M. N. Nambiar, and Superstar Rajinikanth, the song celebrates triumph, quick thinking, and unbeatable confidence wrapped in party rhythms.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Emona / Rhyming Refrain (Ethukai)

Sillunnu soodaagiriyae / Nillunnu nee oduriyae / Thallunnu thalaaduriyae

The lines use matching end-rhymes (soodaagiriyae / oduriyae / thalaaduriyae) to build rhythmic flow suitable for dance choreography.

Pop Culture Metaphor & Contrast

Hey unnodu naan nambiyar / Ennulla naan MGR

The songwriter contrasts Nambiar (a famous Tamil cinema villain) and MGR (the iconic righteous hero) to show how the hero can act tough on the outside while staying heroic inside.

Onomatopoeia & Rhythmic Vocalization

Dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu dhu

Repetitive percussion-like syllables ('Dhu dhu dhu...') create an infectious acoustic drive in the track.

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Trivia

Kuruvi was directed by Dharani and featured music composed by Vidyasagar. The term 'Palaanadhu' is a colloquial Madras Tamil slang expression often used to indicate that an operation or a plan was successfully pulled off.

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