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Lyrics & meaning

Udhayam Theatre

From Anantha Poongatre · 1999

Lyricist
Vairamuthu
Singers
Deva, Sabesh
Music director
Deva
Movie name
Anantha Poongatre
Movie release year
1999
Lyrics added on
31 Jan 2019

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Titanic kaadhal pola
En kaadhal moozhgaadhappa
Idhu tight-aana kaadhalappa
Romba weight-aana kaadhalappa
Astharikka..
Male :Oh god..
Male :Aah istharikka..
Male :Oh god..
Male :Engada tholachcha..
Male :Ingadhan tholachen..
Male :Eppada tholacha..
Male :Just now..
Male :Yedhada tholacha..
Male :Heart-a thalaiva..
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Ava devi kala-va
Illa devi bala-va
Chorus :…………………..
Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi
Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani
Kettu solladi krishnaveni
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Ava devi kala-va
Illa devi bala-va
……………………………
Kanda kanda pennai ellaam
Kaadhalithal thappappa
Kannukkulla manam thudikkum
Kandupudikkanum appappa
Mudhal mudhal sandhippill
Muthamidal thappappa
Thodama thalli irunthu
Thudikka vaikkanum appappa
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Nenjil enna vali irukkum
Nere sendru neeyae sollu
Anjaaru vaaram varai
Anju metre thalli nillu
Sandharppam nerumbodhu
Jamukaalathil motham allu
Devi kala-va
Ava devi bala-va
Devi kala-va
Ava devi bala-va
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Ava devi kala-va
Illa devi bala-va
…………………………….
Kaadhal oru thappu illa
Ellai meeral aagaathu
Bhoomiyila football aada
Nila ketka koodaathu
Murai ulla kaadhala
Moodi vaikka koodaathu
Thanga kili parantha pinnae
Thaadi vaikka koodaathu
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo ooo
Kaadhalikka aasai pattaa
Kastappada kathukkappa
Meen-u thinna aasai pattaa
Mullirukkum oththukkappa
Sindhichu mudiveduthu
Neeyum konjam mundhikkappa
Devi kala-va
Ava devi bala-va
Devi kala-va
Ava devi bala-va
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Ava devi kala-va
Illa devi bala-va
……………………………
Shanthi kamala padma jeyanthi
Yemma raagini rohini roobini rukmani
Kettu solladi krishnaveni
Udhayam theatre-la
En idhayathai tholachen
Adha devi theatre-la
Dhenam thedi thedi alanjen
Ava devi kala-va
Illa devi bala-va
……………………………
Unlike the love in the Titanic,
my love will never sink, buddy!
This is a rock-solid love, man!
This is a truly heavy love, man!
Astarikka...
Male: Oh God...
Male: Ah, Istarikka...
Male: Oh God...
Male: Where did you lose it, buddy?
Male: I lost it right here...
Male: When did you lose it, buddy?
Male: Just now...
Male: What did you lose, buddy?
Male: My heart, boss!
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
Chorus: ...
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jayanthi,
Hey Ragini, Rohini, Roopini, Rukmani,
ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
...
Falling in love with every girl you see
is wrong, buddy!
Her feelings will flutter in her eyes,
and you have to spot them, buddy!
Kissing someone on the very first meeting
is wrong, buddy!
Keep your distance without touching,
and make her heart race, buddy!
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo oo-oo
Go directly and tell her yourself
what pain is in your heart.
For the first five or six weeks,
stay five meters away.
When the right moment arrives,
roll up the carpet and take it all!
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
...
Love isn't a mistake,
but crossing boundaries isn't right.
To play football on earth,
you shouldn't ask for the moon!
A rightful love
should never be kept hidden.
After the golden parrot has flown away,
you shouldn't just grow a beard in grief.
Hoo oo oo
Hoo oo oo oo-oo
If you wish to be in love,
learn to face hardships, buddy!
If you wish to eat fish,
accept that there will be bones, buddy!
Think carefully, make a decision,
and take the first step ahead, buddy!
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
...
Shanthi, Kamala, Padma, Jayanthi,
Hey Ragini, Rohini, Roopini, Rukmani,
ask and tell me, Krishnaveni!
At Udhayam Theatre,
I lost my heart.
And at Devi Theatre,
I wandered searching for it every day.
Is she Devi Kala?
Or is she Devi Bala?
...
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

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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