- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, M. M. Manasi
- Music director
- Devi Sri Prasad
- Movie name
- Puli
- Movie release year
- 2015
- Lyrics added on
- 31 Mar 2017
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey..Sottavaala sottavaala
Sottavaala kuttipola
Sokka vaikka vandirikka sundari
Hey.. rettavaalu rettavaalu
Rettavaalu sittupola
Suttiaattam aadavandha sundhara..
Hey vatta vatta pottukariyae
En kannam rendil
Vittu vittu muththam podadi
Getti getti gettikaaranae
Unkaiyil pookum
Mottu mottu mottu poongudi
Neeyachu naanumachu
Neththi pottil
Ichu vachu nenjukootill
Kichu kichu
Panni paakka enni pakkuren..
Maanae thaenae
Mayilae kuyilae
Ellam serndhaa nee..
Chellam chellam
Thithikum vellam
Vaadi en mandhagini
Hey..Sottavaala sottavaala
Sottavaala kuttipola
Sokka vaikka vandirikka sundari
Hey.. rettavaalu rettavaalu
Rettavaalu sittupola
Suttiaattam aadavandha sundhara..
Hey raaja maarthaandanae
Naan macham ulla maanu
Nee mattum dhaanae aadu
En dhaegam engum thaenu
Nee echil pannadhae
Adi cheeni singaariyae
Nee kaal molacha meenu
Un kaalu rendum thoonu
Un kachukkulla thaenu
Nee thapi selladhae
Kannalae karppam seiyyadhae
Kannam thottu kannam thottu
Kannam vaikadhae
Maanae thaenae
Mayilae kuyilae
Ellam serndhaa nee..
Chellam chellam
Thithikum vellam
Vaadi en mandhagini
Vaadi sinthamani
Nee athai petha thennai
Naan vachikkiren unna
Oru ichukudu munna
Nee etti selladhae
Veera maavendhanae
Nee vetti vacha thaekku
En vethalaikku paakku
Ada oorudhada naakku
Nee odi pogaathae
Hey.. panthalae
Roja panthalae
Pacha nenja pacha nenja
Patha vaikkadhae
:Maanae thaenae
Mayilae kuyilae
Ellam serndhaa nee..
Chellam chellam
Thithikum vellam
Naan than un mandhagini
Oo..sottavaala sottavaala
Sottavaala Kuttipola
Sokka vaikka vandirikka sundari
Hey.. rettavaalu rettavaalu
Rettavaalu sittupola
Suttiaattam aadavandha sundhara..
Hey, gleaming ribbonfish, gleaming ribbonfish,
Like a lively little ribbonfish,
You have come to enchant me, my beauty!
Hey, twin-tailed, twin-tailed,
Like a playful twin-tailed sparrow,
O handsome boy who came to dance and tease!
Hey, girl with the round bindi dot,
On both of my cheeks,
Shower me with kisses again and again!
O clever, clever, smart man,
Blooming right in your hands,
Is a flowering vine full of fresh buds!
Now that it's just you and me,
Right on that bindi on your forehead,
Planting a kiss, and inside your heart,
Tickle, tickle,
I am thinking of tickling you and seeing your smile!
My deer, my honey,
My peacock, my sweet cuckoo,
You are all of them rolled into one!
My darling, my darling,
A flood of pure sweetness,
Come to me, my Mandakini!
Hey, gleaming ribbonfish, gleaming ribbonfish,
Like a lively little ribbonfish,
You have come to enchant me, my beauty!
Hey, twin-tailed, twin-tailed,
Like a playful twin-tailed sparrow,
O handsome boy who came to dance and tease!
Hey, my royal King Marthanda,
I am a deer with a beauty mark.
You just keep on dancing;
There is honey all over my body,
Don't you taste and spoil it yet!
Hey, my sugar-sweet beauty,
You are a fish that sprouted legs!
Both your legs are firm like pillars,
There is honey hidden inside your bodice,
Don't you dare slip away!
Don't make me pregnant with your eyes!
Brushing cheek against cheek,
Don't press your cheek to mine!
My deer, my honey,
My peacock, my sweet cuckoo,
You are all of them rolled into one!
My darling, my darling,
A flood of pure sweetness,
Come to me, my Mandakini!
Come to me, my precious gem!
You're the fine coconut palm born to my aunt,
I will keep you for myself,
Give me a sweet kiss first,
Don't pull away from me!
O brave, mighty king,
You are carved out of sturdy teak wood,
The betel nut to my betel leaf,
Oh, my mouth is already watering,
Don't run away from me!
Hey, shaded garden arbor,
O arbor of roses,
This innocent, tender heart,
Don't set it ablaze!
My deer, my honey,
My peacock, my sweet cuckoo,
You are all of them rolled into one!
My darling, my darling,
A flood of pure sweetness,
I am indeed your Mandakini!
Oh, gleaming ribbonfish, gleaming ribbonfish,
Like a lively little ribbonfish,
You have come to enchant me, my beauty!
Hey, twin-tailed, twin-tailed,
Like a playful twin-tailed sparrow,
O handsome boy who came to dance and tease!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Sottavaala (Sotta Baala) is a vibrant and energetic romantic folk duet from the fantasy film Puli (2015). The song captures a lively conversation between two lovers who express their affection, teasing each other playfully with vivid metaphors and imaginative compliments drawn from nature, animals, and traditional folklore.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Sottavaala sottavaala / Rettavaalu rettavaalu”
Repetition of the second consonant sound 'tta' across lines to establish a rhythmic musical flow.
Metaphor (Uvamaani / Uruvagam)
“Maanae thaenae Mayilae kuyilae”
Comparing the beloved to various creatures and elements of sweet indulgence like deer, honey, cuckoo, peacock, and teak wood.
Adukku Thodar (Repetition for Emphasis)
“Mottu mottu mottu poongudi”
Words repeated consecutively to enhance the upbeat tempo and mood of the song.
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Trivia
The song 'Sottavaala' from Puli (2015) features music composed by Devi Sri Prasad, with lyrics written by Vairamuthu. It was sung by veteran singer Mano along with MM Manasi, picturized on Vijay and Shruti Haasan in colorful fantasy costumes.
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