Thekam Pattu
From Sattam · 1983
- Lyricist
- Vaali
- Singers
- S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, S. P. Sailaja
- Music director
- Gangai Amaran
- Details
- Sattam1983
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Wish you a prosperous new year | Wish you a prosperous new year |
| Female | |
| Roo ruthu tharathaa | Roo ruthu tharathaa |
| Roo ruthu tharathaa | Roo ruthu tharathaa |
| Rattha thaa rattha raa rattha thaa | Rattha thaa rattha raa rattha thaa |
| Thattha thaa…hmmm…. | Thattha thaa… hmmm… |
| Female | |
| Dhegam pattu… | Body soft like silk… |
| Sirukkum mottu… | A smiling flower bud… |
| Dhegam pattu… | Body soft like silk… |
| Sirukkum mottu… | A smiling flower bud… |
| Yogam en yogam thaan | Luck, this is truly my good luck |
| Enai neril vella yaarum illai | There is no one who can defeat me face to face |
| Neram en naeram thaan | Time, this is truly my good time |
| Edhirkka yaar | Who is there to oppose me? |
| Any challenger hakkoo | Any challenger? Hakkoo |
| Male | |
| Yes there is one….. | Yes, there is one... |
| Male | |
| Thank you very much | Thank you very much |
| Ae haa haa ae haa haa | Ae haa haa ae haa haa |
| Naan thaan raajaa… yendi rojaa… | I am the king... why, my Rose? |
| Naan thaan raajaa yendi rojaa | I am the king, why, my Rose? |
| Garvam koodaadhammaa | You shouldn't be so proud, my lady |
| En munnae undhan aattam ellaam | All your dance moves before me |
| Ingae sellaadhammaa | Will not work here, my lady |
| Mayakkamaa… hu hoo… | Are you intoxicated? Hu hoo... |
| Male | |
| Haa | Haa |
| Female :Edhu vendum disco dance ah | Female: What do you want, a disco dance? |
| Male :Haa | Male: Haa |
| Female :Palikkaadhu undhan paachaa | Female: Your tricks won't work on me |
| Male :Haa | Male: Haa |
| Female :En maeni mirudhangam thaan | Female: My body is like a mridangam drum |
| Male :Haa | Male: Haa |
| Female :Engengum pudhu thanjam thaan | Female: Everywhere is a new refuge |
| Male | |
| Baradham undu | Bharatanatyam is here |
| Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu | Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu |
| Kadhakkum undu | Kathak dance is also here |
| Dheena dheena dhiranaa | Dheena dheena dhiranaa |
| Male | |
| Baradham undu | Bharatanatyam is here |
| Kadhakkum undu | Kathak dance is here |
| Disco danceum undu | Disco dance is also here |
| Jadhi pottu paaru neeyum indru | Try setting rhythmic beats yourself today |
| Female | |
| Dhegam pattu | Body soft like silk |
| Sirikkum mottu | A smiling flower bud |
| Yogam en yogam thaan | Luck, this is truly my good luck |
| Male | |
| En munnae undhan aattam ellaam | All your moves in front of me |
| Ingae sellaadhammaa | Will not fly here, my lady |
| Mayakkamaa maa maa maa… | Are you dizzy or enchanted? |
| Male | |
| Haaha haaha haa haa | Haaha haaha haa haa |
| Female :Haehe haehe haehae | Female: Haehe haehe haehae |
| Male :Haehae hu hoo | Male: Haehae hu hoo |
| Female :Haehae hu hoo | Female: Haehae hu hoo |
| Female | |
| Engengum rasigargal koottam | A crowd of fans everywhere |
| En meedhu dhinasari naattam | Daily adoration directed towards me |
| Nadandhaalum adhu oru aattam | Even when I walk, it becomes a dance |
| Naadengum pala vidha mandram | Various fan clubs across the country |
| Male | |
| Punjaab baangraa | Punjab's Bhangra |
| Ballae ballae ballae ballae | Balle balle balle balle |
| Ballae ballae ballae ballae | Balle balle balle balle |
| Ballae ballae ballae hahhaa haa hahaa | Balle balle balle hahhaa haa hahaa |
| Idhu thaan andhraa | This is Andhra |
| Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna | Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna |
| Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna | Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna |
| Thanthina thaakadha nakkuna | Thanthina thaakadha nakkuna |
| Dhinnaa dhinnaa dhinnaa | Dhinnaa dhinnaa dhinnaa |
| Male | |
| Kadhakalikko keralaa | Kathakali belongs to Kerala |
| Thanthan naana thanthan naana | Thanthan naana thanthan naana |
| Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai | Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai |
| Thanthan naana thanthan naana | Thanthan naana thanthan naana |
| Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai | Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai |
| Male | |
| Punjaab baangdaa | Punjab's Bhangra |
| Idhu thaan aandhraa | This is Andhra |
| Kadhakalikko keralaa | Kathakali belongs to Kerala |
| Edhu vendum kettu paaru ingae | Just ask whatever style you want right here |
| Male | |
| Naan thaan raajaa… yendi rojaa… | I am the king... why, my Rose? |
| Naan thaan raajaa yendi rojaa | I am the king, why, my Rose? |
| Garvam koodaadhammaa | Arrogance is not good, my lady |
| En munnae undhan aattam ellaam | All your dance tricks in front of me |
| Ingae sellaadhammaa | Will not pass here, my lady |
| Mayakkamaa… haaa…aaa… | Are you intoxicated? Haaa... aaa... |
| Female | |
| Come on kiss me… | Come on, kiss me… |
விஸ் யூ எ பிராஸ்பரஸ் நியூ இயர்
Wish you a prosperous new year
ரூ ருத்து தரத்த
ரூ ருத்து தரத்த தா
ரத்த தா ரத்த ரா ரத்த தா ததத்த தா....
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Rattha thaa rattha raa rattha thaa
Thattha thaa… hmmm…
தேகம் பட்டு...
சிரிக்கும் மொட்டு...
தேகம் பட்டு.....
சிரிக்கும் மொட்டு......
யோகம் என் யோகம்தான்
எனை நேரில் வெல்ல யாரும் இல்லை
நேரம் என் நேரம்தான்
எதிர்க்க யார்
எனி சேலன்ஞ்சர் ஹக்கூ
Body soft like silk…
A smiling flower bud…
Body soft like silk…
A smiling flower bud…
Luck, this is truly my good luck
There is no one who can defeat me face to face
Time, this is truly my good time
Who is there to oppose me?
Any challenger? Hakkoo
எஸ் தேர் இஸ் ஒன்
Yes, there is one...
விசில் :
...............................
Thank you very much
Ae haa haa ae haa haa
I am the king... why, my Rose?
I am the king, why, my Rose?
You shouldn't be so proud, my lady
All your dance moves before me
Will not work here, my lady
Are you intoxicated? Hu hoo...
தாங்க்யூ வெரி மச்
ஏ ஹா ஹா ஏ ஹா ஹா
நான்தான் ராஜா... ஏண்டி ரோஜா...
நான்தான் ராஜா ஏண்டி ரோஜா
கர்வம் கூடாதம்மா
என் முன்னே உந்தன் ஆட்டம் எல்லாம்
இங்கே செல்லாதம்மா
மயக்கமா... ஹு ஹூ....
Haa
Female: What do you want, a disco dance?
Male: Haa
Female: Your tricks won't work on me
Male: Haa
Female: My body is like a mridangam drum
Male: Haa
Female: Everywhere is a new refuge
..............................
Bharatanatyam is here
Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu
Kathak dance is also here
Dheena dheena dhiranaa
ஹா
எது வேண்டும் டிஸ்கோ டான்ஸா
ஹா
பலிக்காது உந்தன் பாச்சா
ஹா
என் மேனி மிருதங்கம்தான்
ஹா
எங்கெங்கும் புது தஞ்சம்தான்
Bharatanatyam is here
Kathak dance is here
Disco dance is also here
Try setting rhythmic beats yourself today
பரதம் உண்டு
தகஜினு தகஜினு தகஜினு
கதக்கும் உண்டு
தீன தீன திரனா
Body soft like silk
A smiling flower bud
Luck, this is truly my good luck
பரதம் உண்டு
கதக்கும் உண்டு
டிஸ்கோ டான்சும் உண்டு
ஜதி போட்டுப் பாரு நீயும் இன்று
All your moves in front of me
Will not fly here, my lady
Are you dizzy or enchanted?
தேகம் பட்டு
சிரிக்கும் மொட்டு
யோகம் என் யோகம்தான்
Haaha haaha haa haa
Female: Haehe haehe haehae
Male: Haehae hu hoo
Female: Haehae hu hoo
என் முன்னே உந்தன்
ஆட்டம் எல்லாம்
இங்கே செல்லாதம்மா
மயக்கமா மா மா மா....
A crowd of fans everywhere
Daily adoration directed towards me
Even when I walk, it becomes a dance
Various fan clubs across the country
ஹாஹ ஹாஹ ஹா ஹா
ஹேஹெ ஹேஹெ ஹேஹே
ஹேஹே ஹு ஹூ
ஹேஹே ஹு ஹூ
Punjab's Bhangra
Balle balle balle balle
Balle balle balle balle
Balle balle balle hahhaa haa hahaa
This is Andhra
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thanthina thaakadha nakkuna
Dhinnaa dhinnaa dhinnaa
எங்கெங்கும் ரசிகர்கள் கூட்டம்
என் மீது தினசரி நாட்டம்
நடந்தாலும் அது ஒரு ஆட்டம்
நாடெங்கும் பல வித மன்றம்
Kathakali belongs to Kerala
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
பஞ்சாப் பாங்க்ரா
பல்லே பல்லே பல்லே பல்லே
பல்லே பல்லே பல்லே பல்லே
பல்லே பல்லே பல்லே ஹஹ்ஹா ஹா ஹஹா
இதுதான் ஆந்திரா
தந்து னக்குன தாகத னக்குன
தந்து னக்குன தாகத னக்குன
தன்தின தாகத னக்குன
தின்னா தின்னா தின்னா
Punjab's Bhangra
This is Andhra
Kathakali belongs to Kerala
Just ask whatever style you want right here
கதகளிக்கோ கேரளா
தன்தன் னான தன்தன் னான
தை தை தை தை
தன்தன் னான தன்தன் னான
தை தை தை தை
I am the king... why, my Rose?
I am the king, why, my Rose?
Arrogance is not good, my lady
All your dance tricks in front of me
Will not pass here, my lady
Are you intoxicated? Haaa... aaa...
பஞ்சாப் பாங்டா
இது தான் ஆந்திரா
கதகளிக்கோ கேரளா
எது வேண்டும் கேட்டுப் பாரு இங்கே
Come on, kiss me…
நான்தான் ராஜா.... ஏண்டி ரோஜா....
அட நான்தான் ராஜா ஏண்டி ரோஜா
கர்வம் கூடாதம்மா
என் முன்னே உந்தன் ஆட்டம் எல்லாம்
இங்கே செல்லாதம்மா
மயக்கமா....ஹா.....ஆஅ.....
கம் ஆன் கிஸ் மீ...
Wish you a prosperous new year
Wish you a prosperous new year
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Roo ruthu tharathaa
Rattha thaa rattha raa rattha thaa
Rattha thaa rattha raa rattha thaa
Thattha thaa…hmmm….
Thattha thaa… hmmm…
Dhegam pattu…
Body soft like silk…
Sirukkum mottu…
A smiling flower bud…
Dhegam pattu…
Body soft like silk…
Sirukkum mottu…
A smiling flower bud…
Yogam en yogam thaan
Luck, this is truly my good luck
Enai neril vella yaarum illai
There is no one who can defeat me face to face
Neram en naeram thaan
Time, this is truly my good time
Edhirkka yaar
Who is there to oppose me?
Any challenger hakkoo
Any challenger? Hakkoo
Yes there is one…..
Yes, there is one...
Thank you very much
Thank you very much
Ae haa haa ae haa haa
Ae haa haa ae haa haa
Naan thaan raajaa… yendi rojaa…
I am the king... why, my Rose?
Naan thaan raajaa yendi rojaa
I am the king, why, my Rose?
Garvam koodaadhammaa
You shouldn't be so proud, my lady
En munnae undhan aattam ellaam
All your dance moves before me
Ingae sellaadhammaa
Will not work here, my lady
Mayakkamaa… hu hoo…
Are you intoxicated? Hu hoo...
Haa
Haa
Female :Edhu vendum disco dance ah
Female: What do you want, a disco dance?
Male :Haa
Male: Haa
Female :Palikkaadhu undhan paachaa
Female: Your tricks won't work on me
Male :Haa
Male: Haa
Female :En maeni mirudhangam thaan
Female: My body is like a mridangam drum
Male :Haa
Male: Haa
Female :Engengum pudhu thanjam thaan
Female: Everywhere is a new refuge
Baradham undu
Bharatanatyam is here
Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu
Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu
Kadhakkum undu
Kathak dance is also here
Dheena dheena dhiranaa
Dheena dheena dhiranaa
Baradham undu
Bharatanatyam is here
Kadhakkum undu
Kathak dance is here
Disco danceum undu
Disco dance is also here
Jadhi pottu paaru neeyum indru
Try setting rhythmic beats yourself today
Dhegam pattu
Body soft like silk
Sirikkum mottu
A smiling flower bud
Yogam en yogam thaan
Luck, this is truly my good luck
En munnae undhan aattam ellaam
All your moves in front of me
Ingae sellaadhammaa
Will not fly here, my lady
Mayakkamaa maa maa maa…
Are you dizzy or enchanted?
Haaha haaha haa haa
Haaha haaha haa haa
Female :Haehe haehe haehae
Female: Haehe haehe haehae
Male :Haehae hu hoo
Male: Haehae hu hoo
Female :Haehae hu hoo
Female: Haehae hu hoo
Engengum rasigargal koottam
A crowd of fans everywhere
En meedhu dhinasari naattam
Daily adoration directed towards me
Nadandhaalum adhu oru aattam
Even when I walk, it becomes a dance
Naadengum pala vidha mandram
Various fan clubs across the country
Punjaab baangraa
Punjab's Bhangra
Ballae ballae ballae ballae
Balle balle balle balle
Ballae ballae ballae ballae
Balle balle balle balle
Ballae ballae ballae hahhaa haa hahaa
Balle balle balle hahhaa haa hahaa
Idhu thaan andhraa
This is Andhra
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thandhu nakkuna thaakadha nakkuna
Thanthina thaakadha nakkuna
Thanthina thaakadha nakkuna
Dhinnaa dhinnaa dhinnaa
Dhinnaa dhinnaa dhinnaa
Kadhakalikko keralaa
Kathakali belongs to Kerala
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thanthan naana thanthan naana
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
Thai thai thai thai thai thai thai
Punjaab baangdaa
Punjab's Bhangra
Idhu thaan aandhraa
This is Andhra
Kadhakalikko keralaa
Kathakali belongs to Kerala
Edhu vendum kettu paaru ingae
Just ask whatever style you want right here
Naan thaan raajaa… yendi rojaa…
I am the king... why, my Rose?
Naan thaan raajaa yendi rojaa
I am the king, why, my Rose?
Garvam koodaadhammaa
Arrogance is not good, my lady
En munnae undhan aattam ellaam
All your dance tricks in front of me
Ingae sellaadhammaa
Will not pass here, my lady
Mayakkamaa… haaa…aaa…
Are you intoxicated? Haaa... aaa...
Come on kiss me…
Come on, kiss me…
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This energetic duet from the 1983 Tamil film 'Sattam' portrays a playful, competitive dance battle between male and female leads. The male protagonist boasts about his dancing prowess, declaring himself the undisputed king of the stage and warning his partner against overconfidence. In response, the female dancer matches his swagger, asserting her mastery across a wide range of dance forms—from classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak to Western Disco, Punjabi Bhangra, Andhra folk, and Kerala Kathakali. Through rhythmic vocal bol (solkattu) and clever lyricism by Vaali, the song celebrates musical versatility, festive New Year exuberance, and flirty romantic banter between two confident performers.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor (Uvamai / Rupaka)
“En maeni mirudhangam thaan”
Compares the body directly to a mridangam drum, highlighting grace and musical rhythm in the dancer's form.
Rhyme / Monorhyme (Edhukai)
“Dhegam pattu… / Sirukkum mottu…”
Consonantal rhyming on second syllables (ga/ri: Dhegam / Sirikkum; ya/na: Yogam / Neram) enhancing melodic flow.
Repetition & Solkattu (Sol-Aadhadhi / Rhythm Syllables)
“Thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu thakajinu”
Use of rhythmic beat mnemonics (Thakajinu, Balle Balle) to mimic dance percussion instruments across cultures.
Refrain (Mundai)
“Naan thaan raajaa yendi rojaa”
Repeated playful boast line reinforcing the core theme of competitive dance hierarchy.
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Trivia
'Sattam' (1983) is a Tamil action drama starring Kamal Haasan, Sarath Babu, and Madhavi, directed by K. Vijayan. It was an official remake of the 1980 Hindi blockbuster 'Dostana'. The film's music was composed by Gangai Amaran, and this track stands out as a unique multi-genre dance fusion blending Indian classical, folk, and western disco styles.
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