Pudhu Saththam
From Sulthan · 2021
- Lyricist
- Ra. Thanikodi
- Singers
- Kailash Kher, Sameera Bharadwaj
- Music director
- Vivek-Mervin
- Details
- Sulthan2021
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Thavulu kaarae | Oh drum player! |
| Thamizh-u kaarae | Oh Tamil man! |
| En oorarae nilavukketha raasa vandharae | Oh people of my town, the king matching the moon has arrived! |
| Vandharae… | He has arrived... |
| Nilavukketha raasa vandharae | The king matching the moon has arrived! |
| Chorus | |
| Hei hei hei | Hei hei hei |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Male | |
| Aei mannu adhirudhae | Hey, the earth trembles! |
| Vaanam udhiruthae | The sky falls down! |
| Makka manasu thaan | The hearts of the people |
| Thulli eguruthae saththam | Are leaping with joy, creating a sound! |
| All : Saththam hey saththam | All: Sound, hey sound! |
| Male | |
| Aei ooru oramurai | Hey, the entire town, for once, |
| Onnu thiraludhae | Gathers together as one! |
| Aattam alaparai pottu | Dancing and making grand noise, |
| Kalakkuthae | Making a big splash! |
| All :Saththam pudhu saththam | All: Sound, a brand new sound! |
| Male | |
| Theru poora vaazhaChorus: Maram | All over the street, banana trees |
| Male :Adhil vaanavilluChorus :Charam | Garlands made like rainbows on them |
| Male :Vedi poda megamChorus :Varum | To burst crackers, clouds will come |
| All :Sanam mooku mela kai veikum | People will put their hand on their nose in awe! |
| Male | |
| Manam vecha ellamChorus :Tharum | If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything |
| Male :Idhuthaanda nammaChorus :Gunam | This is our true character! |
| Male :Manakolam paakkaChorus :Varum | To see the wedding attire, comes |
| All :Enga saamikooda moi veikum | Even our deity will present gifts! |
| Male | |
| Aei mannu adhirudhae | Hey, the earth trembles! |
| Vaanam udhiruthae | The sky falls down! |
| Makka manasu thaan | The hearts of the people |
| Thulli eguruthae saththam | Are leaping with joy, creating a sound! |
| All :Saththam hey ey ey saththam | All: Sound, hey ey ey sound! |
| Male | |
| Aei ooru oramurai | Hey, the entire town, for once, |
| Onnu thiraludhae | Gathers together as one! |
| Aattam alaparai pottu | Dancing and making grand noise, |
| Kalakkuthae | Making a big splash! |
| All :Saththam pudhu saththam | All: Sound, a brand new sound! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Male | |
| Noorumuga velakka | Is it a hundred-faced lamp? |
| Pooranama irukka | Is it so complete and radiant? |
| All :Koorapattu selayil ennai vaangita | You bought me in a silk saree! |
| Female | |
| Thenna mara kurutha | Like a tender coconut shoot, |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey | Hey hey hei |
| Female :Enna ivan madichan | How did he fold me into his heart? |
| Chorus :Hey hey hey | Hey hey hei |
| Female :Vakkapiri kairaga thaan onna pinnitaan | Like a tight rope, he braided us together! |
| Male | |
| Kannala kuththi ulla kodaiyura | Stabbing with your eyes, you dig inside me! |
| Panjaram pottu ennai adaikkira..ho ho ooo | Placing a cage, you lock me in...ho ho ooo |
| Female :Kaathoda iraga maari alaiyura | Floating around like a feather in the wind! |
| Ho ho ooo aaththi un kannukulla | Oh my, inside your eyes, |
| Nozhaiyuran kozhaiyuran tholaiyuran | I enter, I melt, I get lost! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Male | |
| Aei mannu adhirudhae | Hey, the earth trembles! |
| Vaanam udhiruthae | The sky falls down! |
| Makka manasu thaan | The hearts of the people |
| Thulli eguruthae saththam | Are leaping with joy, creating a sound! |
| All :Saththam hey ey ey saththam | All: Sound, hey ey ey sound! |
| Male | |
| Aei ooru oramurai | Hey, the entire town, for once, |
| Onnu thiraludhae | Gathers together as one! |
| Aattam alaparai pottu | Dancing and making grand noise, |
| Kalakkuthae | Making a big splash! |
| All :Saththam pudhu saththam | All: Sound, a brand new sound! |
| Male | |
| Theru poora vaazhaChorus :Maram | All over the street, banana trees |
| Male :Adhil vaanavilluChorus :Charam | Garlands made like rainbows on them |
| Male :Vedi poda megamChorus :Varum | To burst crackers, clouds will come |
| All :Sanam mooku mela kai veikum | People will put their hand on their nose in awe! |
| Male | |
| Manam vecha ellamChorus:Tharum | If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything |
| Male :Idhuthaanda nammaChorus :Gunam | This is our true character! |
| Male :Manakolam paakkaChorus :Varum | To see the wedding attire, comes |
| All : Enga saamikooda moi veikum | Even our deity will present gifts! |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
| Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo | Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo |
தவுலு காரே
தமிழு காரே
என் ஊராரே நிலவுக்கேத்த ராசா வந்தாரே
வந்தாரே...
நிலவுக்கேத்த ராசா வந்தாரே
Oh drum player!
Oh Tamil man!
Oh people of my town, the king matching the moon has arrived!
He has arrived...
The king matching the moon has arrived!
ஹே ஹே ஹே
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
Hei hei hei
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
ஏய் மண்ணு அதிருதே
வானம் உதிருதே
மக்க மனசு தான்
துள்ளி எகுருதே சத்தம்
குழு :
சத்தம் ஹே சத்தம்
Hey, the earth trembles!
The sky falls down!
The hearts of the people
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All: Sound, hey sound!
ஏய் ஊரு ஒருமுறை
ஒன்னு திரளுதே
ஆட்டம் அலப்பறை போட்டு
கலக்குதே
குழு :
சத்தம் புது சத்தம்
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Gathers together as one!
Dancing and making grand noise,
Making a big splash!
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
தெரு பூரா வாழ குழு :
மரம்
அதில் வானவில்லு குழு :
சரம்
வெடி போடா மேகம் குழு :
வரும்
குழு :
சனம் மூக்கு மேல கை வைக்கும்
All over the street, banana trees
Garlands made like rainbows on them
To burst crackers, clouds will come
People will put their hand on their nose in awe!
மனம் வெச்சா எல்லாம் குழு :
தரும்
இதுதாண்டா நம்ம குழு :
குணம்
மனகோலம் பாக்க குழு :
வரும்
குழு :
எங்க சாமிக்கூட மொய் வைக்கும்
If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything
This is our true character!
To see the wedding attire, comes
Even our deity will present gifts!
ஏய் மண்ணு அதிருதே
வானம் உதிருதே
மக்க மனசு தான்
துள்ளி எகுருதே சத்தம்
குழு :
சத்தம் ஹே ஏ ஏ சத்தம்
Hey, the earth trembles!
The sky falls down!
The hearts of the people
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All: Sound, hey ey ey sound!
ஏய் ஊரு ஒருமுறை
ஒன்னு திரளுதே
ஆட்டம் அலப்பறை போட்டு
கலக்குதே
குழு :
சத்தம் புது சத்தம்
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Gathers together as one!
Dancing and making grand noise,
Making a big splash!
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
நூறுமுக வெளக்கா
பூரணமா இருக்கா
கூறப்பட்டு சேலையில் என்னை வாங்கிட்டா
Is it a hundred-faced lamp?
Is it so complete and radiant?
You bought me in a silk saree!
தென்ன மர குருத்தா
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே
என்ன இவன் மடிச்சான்
குழு :
ஹே ஹே ஹே
வக்கபிரி கயிறாகத்தான் ஒண்ணா பின்னிட்டான்
Like a tender coconut shoot,
Hey hey hei
How did he fold me into his heart?
Hey hey hei
Like a tight rope, he braided us together!
கண்ணால குத்தி உள்ள கொடையுரா
பஞ்சாரம் போட்டு என்னை அடைக்கிறா.. ஹோ ஹோ ஓ
காத்தோட இரக மாறி அலயுற
ஹோ ஹோ ஓ ஆத்தி உன் கண்ணுக்குள்ள
நொழையிறேன் கொழையிறேன் தொலையிறேன்
Stabbing with your eyes, you dig inside me!
Placing a cage, you lock me in...ho ho ooo
Floating around like a feather in the wind!
Oh my, inside your eyes,
I enter, I melt, I get lost!
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
ஏய் மண்ணு அதிருதே
வானம் உதிருதே
மக்க மனசு தான்
துள்ளி எகுருதே சத்தம்
குழு :
சத்தம் ஹே ஏ ஏ சத்தம்
Hey, the earth trembles!
The sky falls down!
The hearts of the people
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All: Sound, hey ey ey sound!
ஏய் ஊரு ஒருமுறை
ஒன்னு திரளுதே
ஆட்டம் அலப்பறை போட்டு
கலக்குதே
குழு :
சத்தம் புது சத்தம்
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Gathers together as one!
Dancing and making grand noise,
Making a big splash!
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
தெரு பூரா வாழ குழு :
மரம்
அதில் வானவில்லு குழு :
சரம்
வெடி போடா மேகம் குழு :
வரும்
குழு :
சனம் மூக்கு மேல கை வைக்கும்
All over the street, banana trees
Garlands made like rainbows on them
To burst crackers, clouds will come
People will put their hand on their nose in awe!
மனம் வெச்சா எல்லாம் குழு :
தரும்
இதுதாண்டா நம்ம குழு :
குணம்
மனகோலம் பாக்க குழு :
வரும்
குழு :
எங்க சாமிக்கூட மொய் வைக்கும்
If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything
This is our true character!
To see the wedding attire, comes
Even our deity will present gifts!
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
ஹோ ஓ ஓ... ஹோ ஓ ஓ...
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Thavulu kaarae
Oh drum player!
Thamizh-u kaarae
Oh Tamil man!
En oorarae nilavukketha raasa vandharae
Oh people of my town, the king matching the moon has arrived!
Vandharae…
He has arrived...
Nilavukketha raasa vandharae
The king matching the moon has arrived!
Hei hei hei
Hei hei hei
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Aei mannu adhirudhae
Hey, the earth trembles!
Vaanam udhiruthae
The sky falls down!
Makka manasu thaan
The hearts of the people
Thulli eguruthae saththam
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All : Saththam hey saththam
All: Sound, hey sound!
Aei ooru oramurai
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Onnu thiraludhae
Gathers together as one!
Aattam alaparai pottu
Dancing and making grand noise,
Kalakkuthae
Making a big splash!
All :Saththam pudhu saththam
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
Theru poora vaazhaChorus: Maram
All over the street, banana trees
Male :Adhil vaanavilluChorus :Charam
Garlands made like rainbows on them
Male :Vedi poda megamChorus :Varum
To burst crackers, clouds will come
All :Sanam mooku mela kai veikum
People will put their hand on their nose in awe!
Manam vecha ellamChorus :Tharum
If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything
Male :Idhuthaanda nammaChorus :Gunam
This is our true character!
Male :Manakolam paakkaChorus :Varum
To see the wedding attire, comes
All :Enga saamikooda moi veikum
Even our deity will present gifts!
Aei mannu adhirudhae
Hey, the earth trembles!
Vaanam udhiruthae
The sky falls down!
Makka manasu thaan
The hearts of the people
Thulli eguruthae saththam
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All :Saththam hey ey ey saththam
All: Sound, hey ey ey sound!
Aei ooru oramurai
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Onnu thiraludhae
Gathers together as one!
Aattam alaparai pottu
Dancing and making grand noise,
Kalakkuthae
Making a big splash!
All :Saththam pudhu saththam
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Noorumuga velakka
Is it a hundred-faced lamp?
Pooranama irukka
Is it so complete and radiant?
All :Koorapattu selayil ennai vaangita
You bought me in a silk saree!
Thenna mara kurutha
Like a tender coconut shoot,
Chorus :Hey hey hey
Hey hey hei
Female :Enna ivan madichan
How did he fold me into his heart?
Chorus :Hey hey hey
Hey hey hei
Female :Vakkapiri kairaga thaan onna pinnitaan
Like a tight rope, he braided us together!
Kannala kuththi ulla kodaiyura
Stabbing with your eyes, you dig inside me!
Panjaram pottu ennai adaikkira..ho ho ooo
Placing a cage, you lock me in...ho ho ooo
Female :Kaathoda iraga maari alaiyura
Floating around like a feather in the wind!
Ho ho ooo aaththi un kannukulla
Oh my, inside your eyes,
Nozhaiyuran kozhaiyuran tholaiyuran
I enter, I melt, I get lost!
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Aei mannu adhirudhae
Hey, the earth trembles!
Vaanam udhiruthae
The sky falls down!
Makka manasu thaan
The hearts of the people
Thulli eguruthae saththam
Are leaping with joy, creating a sound!
All :Saththam hey ey ey saththam
All: Sound, hey ey ey sound!
Aei ooru oramurai
Hey, the entire town, for once,
Onnu thiraludhae
Gathers together as one!
Aattam alaparai pottu
Dancing and making grand noise,
Kalakkuthae
Making a big splash!
All :Saththam pudhu saththam
All: Sound, a brand new sound!
Theru poora vaazhaChorus :Maram
All over the street, banana trees
Male :Adhil vaanavilluChorus :Charam
Garlands made like rainbows on them
Male :Vedi poda megamChorus :Varum
To burst crackers, clouds will come
All :Sanam mooku mela kai veikum
People will put their hand on their nose in awe!
Manam vecha ellamChorus:Tharum
If we set our heart to it, it bestows everything
Male :Idhuthaanda nammaChorus :Gunam
This is our true character!
Male :Manakolam paakkaChorus :Varum
To see the wedding attire, comes
All : Enga saamikooda moi veikum
Even our deity will present gifts!
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo…hoo oo oo oo
Hoo oo ooo...hoo oo oo oo
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Mannu Adhirudhae from the film Sulthan (2021) is a high-energy festive song set in a vibrant rural village context. The lyrics describe the collective joy and excitement of an entire town coming together to celebrate the arrival of a heroic figure compared to a king. Through vivid imagery of decorated streets, traditional rituals, folk music, and grand feasting, the song highlights the unity, generosity, and pride of the local community. Alongside the festive celebration, the song weaves in a romantic sub-narrative, where the female lead marvels at her lover's affection, comparing his gaze to a captivating force that holds her heart. The track blends grand cultural imagery with energetic rhythmic beats, symbolizing both communal joy and personal devotion.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navirtchi)
“Aei mannu adhirudhae / Vaanam udhiruthae”
Exaggeration used to describe the intense excitement where the earth shakes and the sky falls.
Monai (Initial Alliteration)
“Makka manasu thaan”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Ma' in consecutive words.
Metaphor (Uruvagam)
“Adhil vaanavillu Charam”
Comparing garlands to rainbows to signify grand decoration.
Simile (Uvamai)
“Kaathoda iraga maari alaiyura”
Comparing her floating state of mind to a feather drifting in the wind.
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Trivia
This track marks a high-octane rural celebration song composed by Vivek - Mervin, featuring the distinct energetic vocals of Kailash Kher alongside Sameera Bharadwaj in the Karthi-starrer film 'Sulthan' (2021).
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