- Lyricist
- Arivumathi
- Singers
- Shankar Mahadevan, Sujatha Mohan
- Music director
- Vidyasagar
- Movie name
- Alli Thandha Vaanam
- Movie release year
- 2001
- Lyrics added on
- 28 Jun 2023
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic folk duet captures a playful and romantic banter between a young man and a maiden in a rural setting. The hero teasingly calls the heroine a country beauty ('naattukkatta') who has gotten caught in his love, while the heroine responds with equal wit and flirtatious resistance. Their dialogue touches on romantic dreams, secret nocturnal meetings, rustic imagery, and affectionate tease.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhukai (Second letter rhyme)
“Yae vaadi vaadi naattukkatta / Vasamaa vanthu maattikitta”
Matching of second letters in consecutive lines ('naattukkatta' / 'maattikitta', 'thattai' / 'mallukkatta').
Simile (Uwamai)
“Aahaa kanni ponnu kamman thattai”
Comparing the young woman to a firm millet stalk ('kamman thattai').
Metaphor (Uruvagamm)
“Neethaanae kannukkulla kaththi vachchu”
Describing sharp, piercing eyes metaphorically as keeping a knife inside the eyes ('kannukkulla kaththi vachchu').
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Trivia
Composed by Vidyasagar for the 2001 film 'Alli Thandha Vaanam' starring Prabhu Deva and Laila, 'Vaadi Vaadi Naattukkatta' became a major chartbuster in Tamil Nadu, recognized for Shankar Mahadevan's high-energy vocal delivery and energetic dance choreography.
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