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Lyrics & meaning

Thandhiraa

From Adhe Kangal · 2017

Lyricist
S. N. Anuradha
Singers
Rajan Chelliah, Sree Ganesh
Music director
M. Ghibran
Details
Adhe Kangal2017

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Adiye nee kalavaaniHey girl, you are a thief
Kutti kaatteriA little demoness
Kannaadi dhegathilIn a body delicate as glass
Kaattaaru neeYou are a wild raging river
Male
Adiye nee kalavaaniHey girl, you are a thief
Kutti kaatteriA little demoness
Alattaamal vilayaadumPlaying effortlessly without a care
Killaadi neeYou are a master trickster
Male
Karu vandu kannukkulWithin your dark beetle-like eyes
Oru vandi poithaanaeThere is a cartload of lies
Amul baby makeup-ilUnderneath innocent baby makeup
Anakonda neeYou are a deadly Anaconda
Male
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Male
Azhagaana sadhigaariA beautiful conspirator
Adangaa pidaariAn untameable shrew
Sidharaamal pandhaadumDribbling the ball without missing a beat
Siru marmam neeYou are a little mystery
Male
Aazhagaana sadhigaariA beautiful conspirator
Adangaa pidaariAn untameable shrew
Barbie doll getup-ilDressed up like a Barbie doll
Pachchondhi neeYou are a changing chameleon
Male
Pasu tholil pulithaanaeA tiger hiding in cow's skin
Padiyaadha maanthaanaeAn unyielding, stubborn deer
Veli vesham ellaamaeAll your external disguises
Velicham aachaeHave now come to light
Male
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Male
Azhagaana oru aabaththaeShe is a beautiful danger
Ival thaanae..Yes, it is her..
Vilagu …vilagu ..Move away... move away..
Vinaiyum ivalae…She is the trouble itself...
Male
Adhi vegam penA high-speed woman
Madhithaanae..puyalthaane..Is she a mind-trap?.. She is a storm..
Kodiya kodiyaCruel, cruel
Analum ivalaeShe is also a burning fire
Male
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Male
Adiye nee kalavaaniHey girl, you are a thief
Kutti kaatteriA little demoness
Kannaadi dhegathilIn a body delicate as glass
Kaattaaru neeYou are a wild raging river
Male
Karu vandu kannukkulWithin your dark beetle-like eyes
Oru vandi poithaanaeThere is a cartload of lies
Amul baby makeup-ilUnderneath innocent baby makeup
Anakonda neeYou are a deadly Anaconda
Male
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..
Thandhiraa.. thandhiraa.. thandhiraa..Deceitful woman.. deceitful woman.. deceitful woman..

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

The song 'Thandhiraa' serves as a dramatic character theme from the movie Adhe Kangal, exposing the true, sinister nature of a deceptive female protagonist. The lyricist warns the listener to stay away from her, describing how her innocent look is merely a disguise for her conniving, dangerous personality.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Amul baby makeup-il / Anakonda nee

Compares her innocent cosmetic look directly to a dangerous predator snake.

Idiom / Metaphor

Pasu tholil pulithaanae

Uses the classic idiom of a 'wolf/tiger in sheep's clothing' to show deceit.

Monai (Initial Alliteration)

Azhagaana sadhigaari / Adangaa pidaari

Repetition of the initial 'A' sound in consecutive lines.

Contrast / Juxtaposition

Kannaadi dhegathil / Kaattaaru nee

Juxtaposes a fragile glass-like body with a wild, destructive river to portray hidden power and danger.

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Trivia

The track was composed by Ghibran for the 2017 romantic thriller 'Adhe Kangal'. The lyrics vividly mirror the film's core plot involving fraud, imposter identities, and deception.

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