Udhayam Theatre
From Anantha Poongatre · 1999
- Lyricist
- Vairamuthu
- Music director
- Deva
- Details
- Anantha Poongatre1999
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Titanic kaadhal pola | Like Titanic love, |
| En kaadhal moozhgaadhappa | My love will not sink, my friend! |
| Idhu tight-aana kaadhalappa | This is a tight love, my friend, |
| Romba weight-aana kaadhalappa | It is a very heavy love, my friend! |
| Male | |
| Astharikka.. | Ironing it out.. |
| Male :Oh god.. | Male: Oh god.. |
| Male :Aah istharikka.. | Male: Aah, ironing it out.. |
| Male :Oh god.. | Male: Oh god.. |
| Male :Engada tholachcha.. | Male: Where did you lose it, man? |
| Male :Ingadhan tholachen.. | Male: I lost it right here.. |
| Male :Eppada tholacha.. | Male: When did you lose it, man? |
| Male :Just now.. | Male: Just now.. |
| Male :Yedhada tholacha.. | Male: What did you lose, man? |
| Male :Heart-a thalaiva.. | Male: My heart, boss.. |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Ava devi kala-va | Is she at Devi Kala? |
| Illa devi bala-va | Or at Devi Bala? |
| Chorus :………………….. | Chorus: ................... |
| Male | |
| Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi | Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi, |
| Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani | Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani, |
| Kettu solladi krishnaveni | Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni! |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Ava devi kala-va | Is she at Devi Kala? |
| Illa devi bala-va | Or at Devi Bala? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………… | ......................... |
| Male | |
| Kanda kanda pennai ellaam | Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend. |
| Kaadhalithal thappappa | Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend. |
| Kannukkulla manam thudikkum | The heart throbs inside the eyes, |
| Kandupudikkanum appappa | You must find the right one now and then. |
| Male | |
| Mudhal mudhal sandhippill | Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend. |
| Muthamidal thappappa | Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend. |
| Thodama thalli irunthu | Staying away without touching, |
| Thudikka vaikkanum appappa | You should make the heart yearn now and then. |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oo oo | Hoo oo oo |
| Hoo oo oo ooo | Hoo oo oo ooo |
| Male | |
| Nenjil enna vali irukkum | Whatever pain is in your heart, |
| Nere sendru neeyae sollu | Go directly and express it yourself. |
| Anjaaru vaaram varai | For five or six weeks, |
| Anju metre thalli nillu | Stand five meters away. |
| Sandharppam nerumbodhu | When the opportunity arises, |
| Jamukaalathil motham allu | Gather everything up on the rug. |
| Male | |
| Devi kala-va | Is it Devi Kala? |
| Ava devi bala-va | Is she Devi Bala? |
| Devi kala-va | Is it Devi Kala? |
| Ava devi bala-va | Is she Devi Bala? |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Ava devi kala-va | Is she at Devi Kala? |
| Illa devi bala-va | Or at Devi Bala? |
| Chorus | |
| ……………………………. | ......................... |
| Male | |
| Kaadhal oru thappu illa | Love is not a mistake, |
| Ellai meeral aagaathu | But crossing boundaries is not acceptable. |
| Bhoomiyila football aada | To play football on Earth, |
| Nila ketka koodaathu | You shouldn't ask for the moon. |
| Male | |
| Murai ulla kaadhala | Legitimate, proper love |
| Moodi vaikka koodaathu | Should not be kept hidden. |
| Thanga kili parantha pinnae | After the golden parrot flies away, |
| Thaadi vaikka koodaathu | You shouldn't grow a beard in grief. |
| Chorus | |
| Hoo oo oo | Hoo oo oo |
| Hoo oo oo ooo | Hoo oo oo ooo |
| Male | |
| Kaadhalikka aasai pattaa | If you desire to fall in love, |
| Kastappada kathukkappa | Learn to endure hardships. |
| Meen-u thinna aasai pattaa | If you desire to eat fish, |
| Mullirukkum oththukkappa | Accept that there will be bones. |
| Sindhichu mudiveduthu | Think carefully, make a decision, |
| Neeyum konjam mundhikkappa | And take the initiative quickly. |
| Male | |
| Devi kala-va | Is it Devi Kala? |
| Ava devi bala-va | Is she Devi Bala? |
| Devi kala-va | Is it Devi Kala? |
| Ava devi bala-va | Is she Devi Bala? |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Ava devi kala-va | Is she at Devi Kala? |
| Illa devi bala-va | Or at Devi Bala? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………… | ......................... |
| Male | |
| Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi | Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi, |
| Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani | Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani, |
| Kettu solladi krishnaveni | Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni! |
| Male | |
| Udhayam theatre-la | At Udhayam theatre, |
| En idhayathai tholachen | I lost my heart. |
| Adha devi theatre-la | Searching for it at Devi theatre, |
| Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen | I wandered around every day. |
| Ava devi kala-va | Is she at Devi Kala? |
| Illa devi bala-va | Or at Devi Bala? |
| Chorus | |
| …………………………… | ......................... |
டைட்டானிக் காதல் போல
என் காதல் மூழ்காதப்பா
இது டைட்டான காதலப்பா
ரொம்ப வெயிட்டான காதலப்பா
Like Titanic love,
My love will not sink, my friend!
This is a tight love, my friend,
It is a very heavy love, my friend!
அஸ்தரிக்கா
ஓ காட்
இஸ்தரிக்கா
ஓ காட்
எங்கடா தொலைச்ச
இங்கதான் தொலைச்சேன்
எப்படா தொலைச்ச
ஜஸ்ட் நவ்
எதைடா தொலைச்ச
ஹார்ட்ட தலைவா
Ironing it out..
Male: Oh god..
Male: Aah, ironing it out..
Male: Oh god..
Male: Where did you lose it, man?
Male: I lost it right here..
Male: When did you lose it, man?
Male: Just now..
Male: What did you lose, man?
Male: My heart, boss..
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
Is she at Devi Kala?
Or at Devi Bala?
Chorus: ...................
அவ தேவி கலாவா
இல்ல தேவி பாலாவா
குழு :
.............
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi,
Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani,
Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
சாந்தி கமலா பத்மா ஜெயந்தி
யம்மா ராகினி ரோகினி ரூபினி
ருக்மணி கேட்டு சொல்லடி
கிருஷ்ணவேணி
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
Is she at Devi Kala?
Or at Devi Bala?
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
.........................
கண்ட கண்ட
பெண்ணை எல்லாம்
காதலித்தால் தப்பப்பா
கண்ணுக்குள்ள மனம் துடிக்கும்
கண்டு பிடிக்கணும் அப்பப்பா
Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend.
Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend.
The heart throbs inside the eyes,
You must find the right one now and then.
முதல் முதல் சந்திப்பில்
முத்தமிடல் தப்பப்பா
போடன்னு தள்ளியிருந்து
துடிக்க வைக்கணும் அப்பப்பா
Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend.
Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend.
Staying away without touching,
You should make the heart yearn now and then.
ஓஒ....ஹோ....
ஒஹோ ஹோ ஹோ.....
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
நெஞ்சில் என்ன வலியிருக்கோ
நேரே சென்று நீயே சொல்லு
அஞ்சாறு வாரம் வரை
அஞ்சு மீட்டர் தள்ளி நில்லு
சந்தர்ப்பம் நேரும்போது
ஜமுக்காளத்தில் மொத்தம் அள்ளு
Whatever pain is in your heart,
Go directly and express it yourself.
For five or six weeks,
Stand five meters away.
When the opportunity arises,
Gather everything up on the rug.
தேவி கலாவா
அவ தேவி பாலவா
தேவி கலாவா
அவ தேவி பாலவா
Is it Devi Kala?
Is she Devi Bala?
Is it Devi Kala?
Is she Devi Bala?
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
Is she at Devi Kala?
Or at Devi Bala?
அவ தேவி கலாவா
இல்ல தேவி பாலாவா
.........................
....................
Love is not a mistake,
But crossing boundaries is not acceptable.
To play football on Earth,
You shouldn't ask for the moon.
காதல் ஒரு தப்பு இல்லை
எல்லை மீறல் ஆகாது
பூமியில புட்பால் ஆட
நிலா கேட்க கூடாது
Legitimate, proper love
Should not be kept hidden.
After the golden parrot flies away,
You shouldn't grow a beard in grief.
முறையுள்ள காதல
மூடி வைக்க கூடாது
தங்கக்கிளி பறந்த பின்னே
தாடி வைக்க கூடாது
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
ஓஒ....ஹோ....
ஒஹோ ஹோ ஹோ.....
If you desire to fall in love,
Learn to endure hardships.
If you desire to eat fish,
Accept that there will be bones.
Think carefully, make a decision,
And take the initiative quickly.
காதலிக்க ஆசைபட்டா
கஷ்ட்டப்பட கத்துகப்பா
மீனு தின்ன ஆசைப்பட்டா
முள்ளிருக்கும் ஒத்துகப்பா
சிந்திச்சு முடிவெடுத்து
நீயும் கொஞ்சம் முந்திக்கப்பா
Is it Devi Kala?
Is she Devi Bala?
Is it Devi Kala?
Is she Devi Bala?
தேவி கலாவா
அவ தேவி பாலவா
தேவி கலாவா
அவ தேவி பாலவா
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
Is she at Devi Kala?
Or at Devi Bala?
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
.........................
அவ தேவி கலாவா
இல்ல தேவி பாலாவா
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi,
Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani,
Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
...................
At Udhayam theatre,
I lost my heart.
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
I wandered around every day.
Is she at Devi Kala?
Or at Devi Bala?
சாந்தி கமலா பத்மா ஜெயந்தி
யம்மா ராகினி ரோகினி ரூபினி
ருக்மணி கேட்டு சொல்லடி
கிருஷ்ணவேணி
.........................
உதயம் தியேட்டர்ல
என் இதயத்த தொலைச்சேன்
அதை தேவி தியேட்டருல
தினம் தேடி தேடி அலைஞ்சேன்
அவ தேவி கலாவா
இல்ல தேவி பாலாவா
...................
Titanic kaadhal pola
Like Titanic love,
En kaadhal moozhgaadhappa
My love will not sink, my friend!
Idhu tight-aana kaadhalappa
This is a tight love, my friend,
Romba weight-aana kaadhalappa
It is a very heavy love, my friend!
Astharikka..
Ironing it out..
Male :Oh god..
Male: Oh god..
Male :Aah istharikka..
Male: Aah, ironing it out..
Male :Oh god..
Male: Oh god..
Male :Engada tholachcha..
Male: Where did you lose it, man?
Male :Ingadhan tholachen..
Male: I lost it right here..
Male :Eppada tholacha..
Male: When did you lose it, man?
Male :Just now..
Male: Just now..
Male :Yedhada tholacha..
Male: What did you lose, man?
Male :Heart-a thalaiva..
Male: My heart, boss..
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Ava devi kala-va
Is she at Devi Kala?
Illa devi bala-va
Or at Devi Bala?
Chorus :…………………..
Chorus: ...................
Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi,
Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani
Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani,
Kettu solladi krishnaveni
Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Ava devi kala-va
Is she at Devi Kala?
Illa devi bala-va
Or at Devi Bala?
……………………………
.........................
Kanda kanda pennai ellaam
Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend.
Kaadhalithal thappappa
Falling in love with every girl you see is wrong, my friend.
Kannukkulla manam thudikkum
The heart throbs inside the eyes,
Kandupudikkanum appappa
You must find the right one now and then.
Mudhal mudhal sandhippill
Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend.
Muthamidal thappappa
Kissing during the very first meeting is wrong, my friend.
Thodama thalli irunthu
Staying away without touching,
Thudikka vaikkanum appappa
You should make the heart yearn now and then.
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Nenjil enna vali irukkum
Whatever pain is in your heart,
Nere sendru neeyae sollu
Go directly and express it yourself.
Anjaaru vaaram varai
For five or six weeks,
Anju metre thalli nillu
Stand five meters away.
Sandharppam nerumbodhu
When the opportunity arises,
Jamukaalathil motham allu
Gather everything up on the rug.
Devi kala-va
Is it Devi Kala?
Ava devi bala-va
Is she Devi Bala?
Devi kala-va
Is it Devi Kala?
Ava devi bala-va
Is she Devi Bala?
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Ava devi kala-va
Is she at Devi Kala?
Illa devi bala-va
Or at Devi Bala?
…………………………….
.........................
Kaadhal oru thappu illa
Love is not a mistake,
Ellai meeral aagaathu
But crossing boundaries is not acceptable.
Bhoomiyila football aada
To play football on Earth,
Nila ketka koodaathu
You shouldn't ask for the moon.
Murai ulla kaadhala
Legitimate, proper love
Moodi vaikka koodaathu
Should not be kept hidden.
Thanga kili parantha pinnae
After the golden parrot flies away,
Thaadi vaikka koodaathu
You shouldn't grow a beard in grief.
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Kaadhalikka aasai pattaa
If you desire to fall in love,
Kastappada kathukkappa
Learn to endure hardships.
Meen-u thinna aasai pattaa
If you desire to eat fish,
Mullirukkum oththukkappa
Accept that there will be bones.
Sindhichu mudiveduthu
Think carefully, make a decision,
Neeyum konjam mundhikkappa
And take the initiative quickly.
Devi kala-va
Is it Devi Kala?
Ava devi bala-va
Is she Devi Bala?
Devi kala-va
Is it Devi Kala?
Ava devi bala-va
Is she Devi Bala?
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Ava devi kala-va
Is she at Devi Kala?
Illa devi bala-va
Or at Devi Bala?
……………………………
.........................
Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jeyanthi,
Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani
Oh Raagini, Rohini, Roobini, Rukmani,
Kettu solladi krishnaveni
Ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
Udhayam theatre-la
At Udhayam theatre,
En idhayathai tholachen
I lost my heart.
Adha devi theatre-la
Searching for it at Devi theatre,
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
I wandered around every day.
Ava devi kala-va
Is she at Devi Kala?
Illa devi bala-va
Or at Devi Bala?
……………………………
.........................
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This playful, high-energy track uses iconic cinema theatre names across Chennai (such as Udhayam, Devi, Kala, Bala, Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Rohini) as a comedic wordplay to describe losing one's heart to a girl seen at a movie hall. The protagonist humorously searches for his love across various screens while his friend offers witty romantic advice. The lyrics mix practical courtship advice with pop-culture references, reminding lovers that love requires patience, respect for boundaries, and readiness to face small hardships (like dealing with fish bones to enjoy the meal). It emphasizes pursuing genuine love boldly without resorting to brooding tragedy later.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Titanic kaadhal pola / En kaadhal moozhgaadhappa”
Compares the unsinkable nature of his love to the famously sunken Titanic.
Wordplay / Pun (Iledai / Siledai)
“Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi / Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani”
Cleverly lists common female names that double as famous single/multi-screen cinema halls in Chennai (Devi Kala, Devi Bala, Shanthi, Kamala, Rohini).
Analogy (Uvamai)
“Meen-u thinna aasai pattaa / Mullirukkum oththukkappa”
Uses the analogy of accepting fish bones when eating fish to represent accepting difficulties in love.
Metaphor / Idiom
“Thanga kili parantha pinnae / Thaadi vaikka koodaathu”
Growing a beard after the 'golden parrot' (the beloved) flies away metaphorically refers to brooding like Devdas after heartbreak.
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Trivia
The song 'Udhayam Theatre-la' from 'Anantha Poongatre' (1999) features music composed by Deva and lyrics by Vairamuthu. The song gained widespread popularity among Chennai youth due to its relatable references to famous local cinema theaters and street-smart romantic advice.
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