- Lyricist
- Mohan Rajan
- Singer
- Gold Devaraj
- Music director
- Ghibran
- Movie name
- Kutti Puli
- Movie release year
- 2013
- Lyrics added on
- 11 Nov 2022
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Thaattiyarae Sandiyarae from the movie Kutti Puli (2013) is an energetic character-defining track that celebrates the fearless, rebellious, and rugged nature of the hero. Set in a rural backdrop, the lyrics paint a portrait of a youth who roams freely like the wind and remains steadfast like Buddha amidst life's dust. Though the villagers see him as a bold troublemaker whose swagger cannot be contained, he possesses an unbreakable heart of courage and a hidden depth of affection capable of melting stone.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Uvamai)
“Ivan kalaththu mettil kaaththa pola thirinchaa paiyan”
Compares the protagonist's uninhibited roaming across the rural fields to the free-flowing wind (kaaththa pola).
Paradox / Imagery (Uvaman)
“Ivan puzhuthi kaattil puththar pola valarntha paiyan”
Juxtaposes dusty, harsh environments (puzhuthi kaadu) with the peaceful purity of Buddha (puththar pola) to highlight noble character amidst rugged surroundings.
Hyperbole (Uyarvu Navitchi Ani)
“Ivan paasaththula paarai kooda karaiyum pulla”
Exaggerates the intensity of his affection by claiming it possesses enough power to melt a solid rock.
Rhyme and Assonance (Edhugai / Monai)
“Thaattiyarae thaattiyarae / Sandiyarae sandiyarae”
Employs repeating rustic refrains like Thaattiyarae and Sandiyarae to establish a rhythmic, chant-like folk momentum.
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Trivia
Kutti Puli marked Ghibran's second major feature film score following his debut in Vaagai Sooda Vaa (2011). Singer Gold Devaraj delivered a raw, earthy vocal performance that complemented M. Sasikumar's iconic rural hero image.
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