Pottu Vaithu Poomudikkum
From Ninaithen Vandhai · 1998
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Swarnalatha
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Ninaithen Vandhai1998
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| Kukuk kuku | Cuckoo sound (Kukuk kuku) |
| Kukkukku kuu kuu | Cuckoo sound (Kukkukku kuu kuu) |
| Chorus | |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Male | |
| Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila | The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers |
| Theril varum ula | Coming as a procession in a chariot |
| Kaadhalukku karthigai | For love, the month of Karthigai |
| Maadham vizha | Is a festival time |
| Female | |
| Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila | The moon stands bashful and mesmerized |
| Maalai idum vizha | In this garland-exchanging festival |
| Veril indru pazhuthadhu | Ripe at the root today |
| Kaadhal pala | Is the jackfruit of love |
| Male | |
| Ninaithen vandhaai kannukullae | I thought of you, and you appeared in my eyes |
| Female :Needhaan irundhaai nenjukullae | Female: You alone resided inside my heart |
| Kalyaanam sangeetham kaatrodu midhakka | As marriage and music float in the air |
| Male | |
| Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila | The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers |
| Theril varum ula | Coming as a procession in a chariot |
| Kaadhalukku karthigai | For love, the month of Karthigai |
| Maadham vizha | Is a festival time |
| Female | |
| Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila | The moon stands bashful and mesmerized |
| Maalai idum vizha | In this garland-exchanging festival |
| Veril indru pazhuthadhu | Ripe at the root today |
| Kaadhal pala | Is the jackfruit of love |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ... |
| Chorus | |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Male | |
| Moodi vaitha azhagai | To open up the hidden beauty |
| Adi moochu mutta thirakka | Oh girl, until breath suffocates |
| Manam thathalithu thavippadhenna | Why does the heart flutter and suffer in longing? |
| Female | |
| Kangal rendum thudikka | Why do both eyes throb? |
| Nenjil kettimelam adikka | Why do wedding drums beat in the heart? |
| En manjal indru sivappadhenna | Why does my yellow turmeric turn red today? |
| Male | |
| Undhan thookkam en maarbil | Your sleep is upon my chest |
| Chorus :Thaka jhum | Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Female | |
| Koondhal pookkal un tholil | The flowers of your hair are on your shoulders |
| Chorus :Thaka jhum | Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Male | |
| Aaaa….aaa…aaa….aaa… | Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Muthamittu muthamittu | Kissing repeatedly |
| Uchcham yellaam thottuvittu | Touching every peak of bliss |
| Kaaman avan sannidhikkul | Inside the sanctum of the God of Love |
| Kaanikaigal allikodu | Give generously as offerings |
| Male | |
| Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila | The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers |
| Theril varum ula | Coming as a procession in a chariot |
| Kaadhalukku karthigai | For love, the month of Karthigai |
| Maadham vizha | Is a festival time |
| Female | |
| Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila | The moon stands bashful and mesmerized |
| Maalai idum vizha | In this garland-exchanging festival |
| Veril indru pazhuthadhu | Ripe at the root today |
| Kaadhal pala | Is the jackfruit of love |
| Chorus | |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thaka jhum | Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Male | |
| Thathalithu urugum | Melting and trembling in ecstasy |
| Udal muththathukkul karaiyum | The body dissolves within a kiss |
| Adhil methai ellaam poo pookkum | On that, the whole bed blooms with flowers |
| Female | |
| : Kattilukkul iravu | : Inside the bed, the night |
| Dhinam sikki sikki udaiyum | Gets trapped and breaks every day |
| Un pooudal thaen vaarkkum | Your flower-like body pours honey |
| Male | |
| Nagakuri naalum naan padhipen | I will imprint nail marks every day |
| Chorus :Thaka jhum | Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Female | |
| Pudhu pudhu kavidhai naan padipen | I will compose fresh new poems |
| Chorus :Thaka jhum | Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Thakka jhum jhum | Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats) |
| Male | |
| Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa… | Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa... |
| Kaalai varum sooriyanai | Bribing the morning sun |
| Lanjam thandhu oodavittu | And making it run away |
| Eppozhudhum vennilavai rasikkanum | I want to cherish the full moon forever |
| Thottu thottu | By touching again and again |
| Male | |
| Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila | The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers |
| Theril varum ula | Coming as a procession in a chariot |
| Kaadhalukku karthigai | For love, the month of Karthigai |
| Maadham vizha | Is a festival time |
| Female | |
| Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila | The moon stands bashful and mesmerized |
| Maalai idum vizha | In this garland-exchanging festival |
| Veril indru pazhuthadhu | Ripe at the root today |
| Kaadhal pala | Is the jackfruit of love |
மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா
Cuckoo sound (Kukuk kuku)
Cuckoo sound (Kukkukku kuu kuu)
குக்கூ குக்கூ
குக்குக்கூ கூ கூ
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Coming as a procession in a chariot
For love, the month of Karthigai
Is a festival time
பொட்டு வைத்து பூ முடிக்கும் நிலா
தேரில் வரும் உலா
காதலுக்கு கார்த்திகை மாதம் விழா
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
In this garland-exchanging festival
Ripe at the root today
Is the jackfruit of love
வெட்கப்பட்டு சொக்கி நிக்கும் நிலா
மாலை இடும் விழா
வேரில் இன்று பழுத்தது காதல் பலா
I thought of you, and you appeared in my eyes
Female: You alone resided inside my heart
As marriage and music float in the air
நினைத்தேன் வந்தாய் கண்ணுக்குள்ளே
நீதான் இருந்தாய் நெஞ்சுக்குள்ளே
கல்யாணம் சங்கீதம் காற்றோடு மிதக்க
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Coming as a procession in a chariot
For love, the month of Karthigai
Is a festival time
பொட்டு வைத்து பூ முடிக்கும் நிலா
தேரில் வரும் உலா
காதலுக்கு கார்த்திகை மாதம் விழா
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
In this garland-exchanging festival
Ripe at the root today
Is the jackfruit of love
வெட்கப்பட்டு சொக்கி நிக்கும் நிலா
மாலை இடும் விழா
வேரில் இன்று பழுத்தது காதல் பலா
...
...............................................
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
To open up the hidden beauty
Oh girl, until breath suffocates
Why does the heart flutter and suffer in longing?
மூடி வைத்த அழகை
அடி மூச்சு முட்ட திறக்க
மனம் தத்தளித்து தவிப்பதென்ன
Why do both eyes throb?
Why do wedding drums beat in the heart?
Why does my yellow turmeric turn red today?
கண்கள் ரெண்டும் துடிக்க
நெஞ்சில் கெட்டிமேளம் அடிக்க
என் மஞ்சள் இன்று சிவப்பதென்ன
Your sleep is upon my chest
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
உந்தன் தூக்கம் என் மார்பில்
குழு :
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
The flowers of your hair are on your shoulders
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
கூந்தல் பூக்கள் உன் தோளில்
குழு :
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...
Kissing repeatedly
Touching every peak of bliss
Inside the sanctum of the God of Love
Give generously as offerings
ஆஆ...ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ …
முத்தமிட்டு முத்தமிட்டு
உச்சம் எல்லாம் தொட்டுவிட்டு
காமன் அவன் சன்னிதிக்குள்
காணிக்கைகள் அள்ளிகொடு
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Coming as a procession in a chariot
For love, the month of Karthigai
Is a festival time
பொட்டு வைத்து பூ முடிக்கும் நிலா
தேரில் வரும் உலா
காதலுக்கு கார்த்திகை மாதம் விழா
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
In this garland-exchanging festival
Ripe at the root today
Is the jackfruit of love
வெட்கப்பட்டு சொக்கி நிக்கும் நிலா
மாலை இடும் விழா
வேரில் இன்று பழுத்தது காதல் பலா
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
Melting and trembling in ecstasy
The body dissolves within a kiss
On that, the whole bed blooms with flowers
தத்தளித்து உருகும்
உடல் முத்தத்துக்குள் கரையும்
அதில் மெத்தை எல்லாம் பூ பூக்கும்
: Inside the bed, the night
Gets trapped and breaks every day
Your flower-like body pours honey
கட்டிலுக்குள் இரவு
தினம் சிக்கி சிக்கி உடையும்
உன் பூ உட ல் தேன் வார்க்கும்
I will imprint nail marks every day
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
நகக்குறி நாளும் நான் பதிப்பேன்
குழு :
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
I will compose fresh new poems
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
புது புது கவிதை நான் படிப்பேன்
குழு :
தக ஜும்
தக ஜும் ஜும்
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...
Bribing the morning sun
And making it run away
I want to cherish the full moon forever
By touching again and again
ஆஆ....ஆஆஆ....ஆஆஆ …
காலை வரும் சூரியனை
லஞ்சம் தந்து ஓடவிட்டு
எப்பொழுதும் வெண்ணிலவை
ரசிக்கணும் தொட்டு தொட்டு
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Coming as a procession in a chariot
For love, the month of Karthigai
Is a festival time
பொட்டு வைத்து பூ முடிக்கும் நிலா
தேரில் வரும் உலா
காதலுக்கு கார்த்திகை மாதம் விழா
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
In this garland-exchanging festival
Ripe at the root today
Is the jackfruit of love
வெட்கப்பட்டு சொக்கி நிக்கும் நிலா
மாலை இடும் விழா
வேரில் இன்று பழுத்தது காதல் பலா
Kukuk kuku
Cuckoo sound (Kukuk kuku)
Kukkukku kuu kuu
Cuckoo sound (Kukkukku kuu kuu)
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Theril varum ula
Coming as a procession in a chariot
Kaadhalukku karthigai
For love, the month of Karthigai
Maadham vizha
Is a festival time
Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
Maalai idum vizha
In this garland-exchanging festival
Veril indru pazhuthadhu
Ripe at the root today
Kaadhal pala
Is the jackfruit of love
Ninaithen vandhaai kannukullae
I thought of you, and you appeared in my eyes
Female :Needhaan irundhaai nenjukullae
Female: You alone resided inside my heart
Kalyaanam sangeetham kaatrodu midhakka
As marriage and music float in the air
Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Theril varum ula
Coming as a procession in a chariot
Kaadhalukku karthigai
For love, the month of Karthigai
Maadham vizha
Is a festival time
Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
Maalai idum vizha
In this garland-exchanging festival
Veril indru pazhuthadhu
Ripe at the root today
Kaadhal pala
Is the jackfruit of love
…………………………….
...
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Moodi vaitha azhagai
To open up the hidden beauty
Adi moochu mutta thirakka
Oh girl, until breath suffocates
Manam thathalithu thavippadhenna
Why does the heart flutter and suffer in longing?
Kangal rendum thudikka
Why do both eyes throb?
Nenjil kettimelam adikka
Why do wedding drums beat in the heart?
En manjal indru sivappadhenna
Why does my yellow turmeric turn red today?
Undhan thookkam en maarbil
Your sleep is upon my chest
Chorus :Thaka jhum
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Koondhal pookkal un tholil
The flowers of your hair are on your shoulders
Chorus :Thaka jhum
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Aaaa….aaa…aaa….aaa…
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...
Muthamittu muthamittu
Kissing repeatedly
Uchcham yellaam thottuvittu
Touching every peak of bliss
Kaaman avan sannidhikkul
Inside the sanctum of the God of Love
Kaanikaigal allikodu
Give generously as offerings
Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Theril varum ula
Coming as a procession in a chariot
Kaadhalukku karthigai
For love, the month of Karthigai
Maadham vizha
Is a festival time
Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
Maalai idum vizha
In this garland-exchanging festival
Veril indru pazhuthadhu
Ripe at the root today
Kaadhal pala
Is the jackfruit of love
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thaka jhum
Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thathalithu urugum
Melting and trembling in ecstasy
Udal muththathukkul karaiyum
The body dissolves within a kiss
Adhil methai ellaam poo pookkum
On that, the whole bed blooms with flowers
: Kattilukkul iravu
: Inside the bed, the night
Dhinam sikki sikki udaiyum
Gets trapped and breaks every day
Un pooudal thaen vaarkkum
Your flower-like body pours honey
Nagakuri naalum naan padhipen
I will imprint nail marks every day
Chorus :Thaka jhum
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Pudhu pudhu kavidhai naan padipen
I will compose fresh new poems
Chorus :Thaka jhum
Chorus: Thaka jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Thakka jhum jhum
Thakka jhum jhum (Rhythmic beats)
Aaaa….aaa….aaa….aaa…
Aaaa...aaa...aaa...aaa...
Kaalai varum sooriyanai
Bribing the morning sun
Lanjam thandhu oodavittu
And making it run away
Eppozhudhum vennilavai rasikkanum
I want to cherish the full moon forever
Thottu thottu
By touching again and again
Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila
The moon adorns a bindi and wears flowers
Theril varum ula
Coming as a procession in a chariot
Kaadhalukku karthigai
For love, the month of Karthigai
Maadham vizha
Is a festival time
Vetkapattu sokki nikkum nila
The moon stands bashful and mesmerized
Maalai idum vizha
In this garland-exchanging festival
Veril indru pazhuthadhu
Ripe at the root today
Kaadhal pala
Is the jackfruit of love
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Pottu Vaithu Poo Mudikkum Nila from the movie Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) is a vibrant romantic track celebrating the beauty of marital union, intimate affection, and youthful passion. The song metaphorically compares the bride to a radiant moon decorated with traditional bindi and flowers, arriving like a festive deity in a temple procession. Lyricist Vaali weaves classical imagery of festivals, blooming flowers, and honeyed jackfruits to express the intense sensory bliss experienced by the lovers. The couple celebrates the joy of togetherness, describing how time seems to dissolve in their embrace. They poetically wish to bribe the morning sun to delay dawn so that their enchanted night under the moonlight never has to end.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamaani)
“Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila”
Compares the bride to a moon wearing a bindi and flowers ('Pottu vaithu poo mudikkum nila').
Proverbial Metaphor (Pazhamozhi Uvamai)
“Veril indru pazhuthadhu Kaadhal pala”
Uses the classical Tamil idiom 'veril pazhutha pala' (jackfruit ripening at the root) to represent deep-rooted, sweet, mature love.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navortchi)
“Kaalai varum sooriyanai Lanjam thandhu oodavittu”
Playfully exaggerates bribing the morning sun to make it run away so the lovers can enjoy the night forever.
Rhyme / Alliteration (Monaai & Edhugai)
“Ninaithen vandhaai kannukullae / Female :Needhaan irundhaai nenjukullae”
Demonstrates rhythmic Tamil lyrical meter through initial and second-letter rhyming across line pairs like 'Ninaithen' / 'Needhaan' and 'Pottu' / 'Vetka'.
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Trivia
Ninaithen Vandhai (1998) is a Tamil romantic comedy film starring Vijay, Rambha, and Devayani. The soundtrack was composed by Deva with lyrics written by Vaali. This song became a major chartbuster known for its catchy 'Thaka Jhum' beat and visual grandeur capturing wedding festivities.
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