- Lyricist
- Vivek
- Singers
- Kidakuzhi Mariyammal, Chorus
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Gatta Kusthi
- Movie release year
- 2022
- Lyrics added on
- 3 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Poonaikku Maniya Katta from the film Gatta Kusthi (2022) is a high-energy feminist anthem that celebrates female power, self-reliance, and physical strength while dismantling patriarchal arrogance. The song humorously depicts a male chauvinist who expects his wife to be submissive, only to realize he has married a fierce wrestler. Through sharp satire and bold folk-style lyrics, it criticizes societal double standards regarding female clothing, short hair, and domestic bondage. By blending traditional Tamil folk proverbs with modern boxing and wrestling vocabulary, lyricist Vivek crafts a powerful commentary on domestic power dynamics. Vocalist Kidakuzhi Mariyammal brings immense raw energy, reinforcing the idea that women are no longer passive homemakers but formidable warriors who will knock down anyone attempting to oppress them.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Poonaikku maniya katta / Pulliyaa vanthuttaa”
Compares a woman expected to be a harmless 'cat' to a fierce 'tigress' (pulli) who takes control.
Simile
“Yaanaikku karumba pola / Oruthan sikkittaan”
Compares the man getting effortlessly trapped to sugarcane caught in an elephant's grip.
Cultural Allusion
“Puli adichcha muratha pudingi / Kozhi koodai pinna vachchaan”
Refers to ancient Tamil Sangam poetry where a woman chases away a tiger with a winnowing basket (muram), highlighting how patriarchy reduced that legacy to domestic chicken coops.
Irony / Satire
“You chauvinist cutie”
Pairs an insulting ideological label ('chauvinist') with an endearing term ('cutie') to mock masculine ego.
Edhugai (Tamil Rhyme Scheme)
“Gloves rendu maatti / Arms konjam kaatti”
The second consonant sound matches across consecutive lines ('maatti' / 'kaatti' and 'vanthavana' / 'kutthanum').
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Trivia
The song is featured in the sports-comedy drama 'Gatta Kusthi' starring Vishnu Vishal and Aishwarya Lekshmi. Sung by popular folk artist Kidakuzhi Mariyammal alongside composer Justin Prabhakaran's brass-heavy folk-fusion instrumentation, the track serves as the thematic hero-introduction music for the female lead who is a skilled submission wrestler.
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