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Thiruvizha

From Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2 · 2019

Lyricist
Kabilan
Singers
Anirudh Ravichander, Kalpana
Music director
V. Selvaganesh
Details
Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 22019

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Male
Ribbon-ah dhavaniyaDraping a ribbon like a half-saree,
Subbamma kattirukkaSubbamma has worn it,
Pithala sombadhanJust like a brass pot,
Velakki vechirukkaShe has polished and placed herself bright.
Male
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Male
Ribbon-ah dhavaniyaDraping a ribbon like a half-saree,
Subbamma kattirukkaSubbamma has worn it,
Pithala sombadhanJust like a brass pot,
Velakki vechirukkaShe has polished and placed herself bright.
Male
Papbuna rajaavaThe king of clowns,
Gappunnu maathiputtaShe transformed him in a flash,
Kikkula kittaponaWhen going close in high spirits,
Vakkila koottivandhaShe brought along a lawyer!
Female
Ae kannangala muttavaHey, shall I bump cheeks with you?
Kannamoodi kittavaShall I close my eyes and come close?
Munthanaiyil onna naaIn the end of my saree,
Mootta kattavaShall I bundle you up?
Male
Mandharicha veppalaChanted neem leaves,
Mamool tharen maappulaI will give you the usual gift, groom!
Vattanila pola neeLike a round moon,
Vadi thoppulaCome down to the grove!
Female
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhu summaThe young hen crows just like that.
Thandhenae oru ummaI gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!
Male
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhu summaThe young hen crows just like that.
Thandhaalae oru ummaShe gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!
Male
Ae kannadi selakattiHey, wearing a glass saree,
Kannukutti mallukattiWrestling like a calf,
Edakku pannudhuCreating trouble,
Aala madakka pakkudhuShe tries to trap the man.
Male
Killadi chinnakuttiClever young girl,
Kannu rendum vaththi pettiHer two eyes are matchboxes,
Kolutha pakkudhuTrying to set things ablaze,
Enna veluthu vanguthuShe is thoroughly beating me up.
Chorus
Thalaimel kara karaGiddily over the head,
Aattam nadathuraShe makes one dance.
Eduppil ivanathanOn her waist, him alone,
Kulandhaya thukkadiPick him up like a child, girl!
Adi adi adi adi adi adi yehh…Beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, beat, yeah!
Female
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhu summaThe young hen crows just like that.
Thandhenae oru ummaI gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!
Male
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhu summaThe young hen crows just like that.
Thandhaalae oru ummaShe gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!
Male
Aaa….aaa…..aaa….Aaa....aaa.....aaa....
Female
Machaanin kannu rendumMy man's two eyes,
Maavattum kallupolaLike grinding stones,
Ennai suthudhuAre spinning around me,
Enn kanna kuthudhuPoking into my eyes.
Female
Aal illaa paarai melaOn a deserted rock,
Vaalattum korangapolaLike a monkey wagging its tail,
PallakaatudhaeShowing its teeth,
Rendu pazhatha kekkudhuAsking for two fruits.
Female
Kirukku pudichiyaeHave you gone mad?
Yenda alaiyuraWhy are you wandering around, man?
Irukku unnakudhaanThere is something stored for you,
Iravinil illavasamFree entry at night!
Adada adada adada yehh…Oh my, oh my, oh my, yeah!
Male
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhuThe young hen crows,
Female :HaaMale :SummaFemale: Haa Male: Just like that.
Male :Thandhaalae oru ummaMale: She gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kama kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!
Male
Kuthaalathula kummaCelebration in Courtallam,
Vedakozhi koovudhu summaThe young hen crows just like that.
Thandhaalae oru ummaShe gave a kiss,
Adhula udanchi pochudi kammaAnd because of that, the water dam broke, girl!

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

Kuthaalathula Kumma is a high-energy, playful Tamil rural folk duet from the movie Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2. The song captures a lively, flirtatious banter between two young lovers in a village setting. They poke fun at each other using whimsical metaphors, comparing eyes to matchboxes and grinding stones, and boasting playfully about their charm. The chorus exuberantly exaggerates the power of their romance, claiming that a single kiss was powerful enough to breach a village water dam.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Simile (Upamai)

Pithala sombadhan Velakki vechirukka

Compares her shiny, neat appearance to a well-polished brass pot ('pithala sombadhan velakki vechirukka').

Hyperbole (Uyarnavarchi Ani)

Thandhenae oru umma Adhula udanchi pochudi kamma

An extreme exaggeration where a simple kiss causes a village water dam (kamma) to break.

Metaphor (Urvaham)

Kannu rendum vaththi petti Kolutha pakkudhu

Compares her bright, sharp eyes directly to matchboxes ready to catch fire ('kannu rendum vaththi petti').

Simile (Upamai)

Maavattum kallupola Ennai suthudhu

Compares the man's staring eyes to heavy grinding stones turning round and round ('Maavattum kallupola').

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Trivia

The song is composed in the traditional Tamil Kuthu/Folk genre for 'Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu 2' (2019), which is the sequel to the critically acclaimed 2009 sports drama 'Vennila Kabaddi Kuzhu'. The lyrics were written by prominent Tamil lyricist Kabilan, who is well known for seamlessly blending colloquial village idioms with catchy folk rhythms.

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