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Thottapuram

From Varalaaru · 2006

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Leon James, Sonu Kakkar
Music director
A. R. Rahman
Details
Varalaaru2006

Lyrics & meaning

Tanglish lyrics English translation
Chorus
Thothapuram heiThothapuram hey
SonthapuramHometown
Thothapuram heiThothapuram hey
SonthapuramHometown
Thothapuram hei hei heiThothapuram hey hey hey
SonthapuramHometown
ThothapuramThothapuram
SonthapuramHometown
Female
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ..Is Diwali..
Ungal thiruvizhigalil pushpaanjali ..A flower offering in your holy eyes..
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ..Is Diwali..
Ungal thiruvizhigalil pushpaanjali ..A flower offering in your holy eyes..
Chorus
Ithu thothapuram doi..This is Thothapuram, friend..
Thotta chini chakara doi..If touched, it is like sweet sugar..
Vandha maappilaikkuLook at the feast
Virundha paaru hoi..Arranged for the arrived groom, hey..
Male
Ithu thothapuram doi..This is Thothapuram, friend..
Thotta chini chakara doi..If touched, it is like sweet sugar..
Vandha maappilaikkuLook at the feast
Virundha paaru hoi..Arranged for the arrived groom, hey..
Female
Meeku naatu kozhi kavala..Do you want farm chicken?
Ila kaatu kozhi kavala..Or do you want wild chicken?
Ikada kozhi panna irukumaamaiyaaThere is a whole poultry farm here, uncle!
Male
Sonthapuram ponaIf you go to your native town,
Sathunavu thandi..It is just basic nutritious meal..
Antha puram vandhomWe came to the inner palace quarters,
Enna tharuva seendi..Tease us and see what you will give us..
Female
Maamiyaru veetuFor the ultimate enjoyment
Maja maja maja maajavukku..At your mother-in-law's house..
Naanga gurantee..We give full guarantee..
Female
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ..Is Diwali..
Ungal thiruvizhigalil pushpaanjali ..A flower offering in your holy eyes..
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ..Is Diwali..
Ungal thiruvizhigalil pushpaanjali ..A flower offering in your holy eyes..
Ohhhhh oh oh ohOhhhhh oh oh oh
Deepavali dhinam deepavali deepavaliDiwali day, Diwali, Diwali
Chorus
Chudu chudu baga chuduLook closely, look very well,
Kula thandi chudu..Cross over the clan and look..
Arei aadu aadu aataladiHey dance, dance, play the game,
Mastipanda paadu..Sing with full fun and joy..
Ithu kanyakumari ema kayalanamari..This is Kanyakumari, like a grand wedding..
Ithu unkolayaari arei pakka somberi..This is Ukkadam, hey you absolute lazy person..
Female
OhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhOhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh
Ohhh ohh oh oh oh oh ..Ohhh ohh oh oh oh oh ..
Female
Ocharu ocharu ocharuHe has arrived, he has arrived,
Babu gaaru..The respected sir..
Iva osaram paathu koduparuLooking at her height, he will gift
Benz caru..A Benz car..
Female
Ocharu ocharu ocharuHe has arrived, he has arrived,
Babu gaaru..The respected sir..
Male
Ninna oru sugamumA pleasure while standing,
Konjam kavunda oru sugamum..And a pleasure while leaning down a bit..
Pala vithama kudupeeghaYou give pleasure in many ways,
Verenna kudupeegha..What else will you give..
Female
Veralil suluku edupom..We will sprain-relieve your fingers..
Onga nagathil alukku edupom..We will clean the dirt off your nails..
Buthi mayangi kedapeegha..You will lie down with your mind mesmerized..
Marunal thelivighaaaa..And wake up clear the next day..
Female
Muruku murukuPinch and twist,
Sarakil irukku muruku..There is kick in the liquor..
Unakkum enakkum pazhayaBetween you and me, an old
Kanaku irukku..irukuAccount exists.. exists..
Male
Madichi thantha vethala..Betel leaf folded and given..
Konjam sevaka vilaa paaru..Look at how red it makes the lips..
Female :Naan kadichi thantha vethala..Female: The betel leaf that I bit and gave..
Rombo sevakkum itha podu..Will turn very red, chew this..
Female
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepaaaaaaaavali hoi….Is Diwaaaaaaali hoi….
Chorus
Ithu thothapuram doi..This is Thothapuram, friend..
Thotta chini chakara doi..If touched, it is like sweet sugar..
Vandha maappilaikkuLook at the feast
Virundha paaru hoi..Arranged for the arrived groom, hey..
Chorus
Hei hei hei heiHei hei hei hei
Hei hei heheiHei hei hehei
Female
Neethanpa maapaa maapaaaYou are the groom, groom
Neethanpa maapaa maapaaYou are the groom, groom
NeethaanpaaYou are the groom
…………………………………….…………………………………….
Neethaanpa ..You are the groom ..
Male
Pasiyo motham renduHunger is of two total kinds,
Adi enakkum athu undu..Hey, I have that too..
Nee rendum theerpaayoWill you satisfy both of them?
Sorgathil serpaayo..Will you take me to heaven?
Female
Meesai rombo sirisu..The mustache is very small..
Un aasai rombo perusu..Your desire is very big..
Ada kaduku siruthaalum..Even if mustard seed is tiny..
Karam than pogathu..Its spiciness never fades..
Female
Muruku murukuPinch and twist,
Sarakil irukku muruku..There is kick in the liquor..
Unakkum enakkumBetween you and me,
Pazhaya kanakku irukku..An old account exists..
Male
Adiyae siru midiyaeHey girl with a narrow waist,
Yen intha naatam..Why this fondness?
Female
Vithaiyae ilaathaA garden where fruits grow
Kani vilaigindra thottam..Without any seeds..
Female
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..Is Diwali ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh..
Chorus
Ithu thothapuram doi..This is Thothapuram, friend..
Thotta chini chakara doi..If touched, it is like sweet sugar..
Vandha maappilaikkuLook at the feast
Virundha paaru hoi..Arranged for the arrived groom, hey..
Male
Ithu thothapuram doi..This is Thothapuram, friend..
Thotta chini chakara doi..If touched, it is like sweet sugar..
Vandha maappilaikkuLook at the feast
Virundha paaru hoi..Arranged for the arrived groom, hey..
Female
Meeku naatu kozhi kavala..Do you want farm chicken?
Ila kaatu kozhi kavala..Or do you want wild chicken?
Ikada kozhi panna irukumaamaiyaaThere is a whole poultry farm here, uncle!
Male
Sonthapuram ponaIf you go to your native town,
Sathunavu thandi..It is just basic nutritious meal..
Antha puram vandhomWe came to the inner palace quarters,
Enna tharuva seendi..Tease us and see what you will give us..
Female
Maamiyaru veetuFor the ultimate enjoyment
Maja maja maja maajavukku..At your mother-in-law's house..
Naanga gurantee..We give full guarantee..
Female
Dhinam dhinam dhinamEvery single day
Deepavali ..hooo…Is Diwali ..hooo…

Beyond the translation

Song interpretation

This celebratory and energetic song revolves around welcoming a groom to a festive place filled with hospitality, playful teasing, and luxury. The lyrics blend playful Telugu and Tamil phrases, comparing the everyday atmosphere of joy and indulgence to the festival of Diwali. The singers tease the groom with extravagant promises of care, fine food, and fun, creating a lively sensory experience filled with double entendres and festive energy.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Metaphor

Dhinam dhinam dhinam Deepavali ..

Comparing daily celebration to the festival of lights ('Dhinam dhinam dhinam Deepavali').

Rhyme / Monorhyme (Amonai/Edhugai)

Thothapuram hei Sonthapuram

Repetition of the phrase 'Thothapuram' and 'Sonthapuram' creating rhythmic internal end-rhyme.

Proverb / Metaphorical Idiom

Ada kaduku siruthaalum.. Karam than pogathu..

'Kaduku siruthaalum karam pogathu' (Even if mustard is small, its spiciness is not lost) is a classic Tamil proverb used metaphorically.

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Trivia

Although the prompt list attributes the song's music to 'Unknown', the soundtrack for Varalaaru (2006) was actually composed by A. R. Rahman. The track blends Tamil and Telugu slang words (like 'Babu gaaru', 'Meeku', 'Ocharu') to create a colorful regional brothel/festive club aesthetic.

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