- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singer
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Movie name
- Ninaithale Inikkum 1979 Film
- Movie release year
- 1979
- Lyrics added on
- 1 Dec 2019
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song snippet from the 1979 film 'Ninaithale Inikkum' captures a lively, comical musical performance by a touring band. The lyrics playfully mock foolish behavior and misplaced accountability—asking sarcastically whether one treats a headache by medicating the tail, or punishes the feet for a mistake made by the head. Set against high-energy orchestra beats, the verse emphasizes rowdy freedom when authority figures ('someone to question') are absent, blending folk humor with stage show entertainment.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Onomatopoeia ( இரட்டைக் கிளவி / ஒலிக்குறிப்பு )
“Odambellaam fatak fatak hey”
The word 'fatak fatak' mimics the sudden energetic popping, cracking, or rhythmic body movements during a dance performance.
Rhetorical Question & Metaphor ( நையாண்டி சுவை / வினா அணி )
“Thala valichchaa vaalukku marundhaa”
Kannadasan uses comical, illogical scenarios—like applying headache medicine to a tail or shackling feet for head errors—to question silly decisions and misplaced blames.
Solkattu / Konnakol ( தாளச்சொல் )
“Thadhighinaththom dheemththa thom”
Incorporation of classical percussion vocalizations ('Thadhighinaththom dheemththa thom') to merge traditional rhythm with contemporary orchestra style.
Monai ( மோனை - Initial Alliteration )
“Thala valichchaa vaalukku marundhaa / Thala senja thappukku kaaluku vilangaa”
Repetition of the initial sound 'Thala' at the start of consecutive balanced phrases creates internal harmony.
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Trivia
'Ninaithale Inikkum' (1979) was a landmark Tamil musical film directed by K. Balachander, starring Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth. Composed by 'Mellisai Mannar' M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan, the film was shot extensively in Singapore and centered around a touring pop music troupe.
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