Vathalagundu
From Raja · 2002
- Lyricist
- Lyricist Not Known
- Singers
- Karthik, Krishnaraj
- Music director
- S. A. Rajkumar
- Details
- Raja2002
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Chorus | |
| ………………………. | |
| Male | |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Gundu gundu | Gundu gundu (round/plump) |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Kodiyae kodiyae | Vine, vine |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Male | |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Gundu gundu | Gundu gundu (round/plump) |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Kodiyae kodiyae | Vine, vine |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Chorus | |
| …………………… | |
| Male | |
| Vaadiyamma vaadi | Come, girl, come |
| Pudhu vethala kondaadi | Celebrate with fresh betel leaves |
| Podura sunnaabu | Applying the edible lime |
| Naan adhila killaadi | I am an expert at that |
| Male | |
| Vaadiyamma vaadi | Come, girl, come |
| Pudhu vethala kondaadi | Celebrate with fresh betel leaves |
| Podura sunnaabu | Applying the edible lime |
| Naan adhila killaadi | I am an expert at that |
| Male | |
| Konjam pottu kothappikitta | If you put a little and chew it |
| Kushubhu pola sevvakkumadi | It will turn red like Kushboo |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Naan kodukkattumaa umma | Shall I give you a kiss? |
| Sammadhatha thaamaa | Give me your consent |
| Unna akkurendi amma amma | I will make you mine, my girl |
| Male | |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Naan kodukkattumaa umma | Shall I give you a kiss? |
| Sammadhatha thaamaa | Give me your consent |
| Unna akkurendi amma amma | I will make you mine, my girl |
| Female | |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Gundu gundu | Gundu gundu (round/plump) |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Kodiyae kodiyae | Vine, vine |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Chorus | |
| …………………… | |
| Male | |
| Ooo… | Ooo… |
| Otha jadai odhungum idathil | At the place where your single braid sways |
| Ulagam suthudhadi | The world is spinning |
| Nenjil karagam suthudhadi | A karagam pot dance spins in my heart |
| Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam | Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam |
| Male | |
| Ooo… | Ooo… |
| Neckulasu neliyum idathil | At the spot where your necklace sways |
| Erumbu moikkudhadi | Ants gather around |
| Anga enna irukkudhadi | What is there at that spot? |
| Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam | Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam |
| Male | |
| Kendakaala thottadhila | When I touched your lower calf |
| Thonda kuli varandadhadi | My throat dried up completely |
| Odi vandhu udhattil sorakkum | Run over and give me water |
| Thanni thandhudadi | That springs on your lips |
| Male | |
| Kattalaga paathadhila | Looking at your captivating beauty |
| Kannu muzhi pidhungudhadi | My eyeballs are popping out |
| Ooru kannu pattidum munna | Before the evil eye of the town falls on you |
| Drishtti suthidadi | Ward off the evil eye |
| Male | |
| Iduppu alagaa | Is your waist beautiful? |
| Madippu alagaa | Are the folds of your waist beautiful? |
| PHD seivom | Let us do a PhD research on it |
| Konjam poruppa | With some patience |
| Chorus | |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Adi vaangi koo oru umma | Buy and call for a kiss |
| Sammadhatta thandha | If you give your consent |
| Unna akkuvaaru amma amma | He will make you his own, girl |
| Male | |
| Vaadiyamma vaadi | Come, girl, come |
| Pudhu vethala kondaadi | Celebrate with fresh betel leaves |
| Male :Podura sunnaabu | Male: Applying the edible lime |
| Naan adhila killaadi | I am an expert at that |
| Chorus | |
| ………………………….. | |
| Male | |
| Unn iduppukku idayila thaan | Right between your waist lines |
| Sikikichu manasu | My heart got trapped |
| Udanae sikkeduthu anuppu | Untangle it immediately and send it back |
| Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam | Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam |
| Male | |
| Nee sulichadhu udatta thaana | Did you just pout your lips? |
| Sulukkudhu vayasu | My age/youth gets a sprain |
| Medhuvaa uruvidu eduthu | Gently release it and untangle it |
| Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam | Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam |
| Male | |
| Vethalaya nee kodukka | As you hand over the betel leaf |
| Enn udhadu thaan sevakka | My lips turn bright red |
| Alli kolla vaadi sundari | Come to let me hold you, beautiful woman |
| Vaadi sundariyae | Come, my beautiful woman |
| Male | |
| Vekkathila naan keranga | I grow dizzy in bashfulness |
| Mothathila gathikalanga | Overall, I am panicked and mesmerized |
| Koondhal kondu enna mandhiri | Cast a spell on me using your long tresses |
| Vandu mundhiriyae | Oh beetle and cashew nut-like beauty |
| Male | |
| Chinna sirippil nenja saricha | With a subtle smile, you tilted my heart |
| Kanna kuliyil enna pudhacha | You buried me in your dimpled cheek |
| Chorus | |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Adi vaangi koo oru umma | Buy and call for a kiss |
| Sammadhatta thandha | If you give your consent |
| Unna akkuvaaru amma amma | He will make you his own, girl |
| Male | |
| Vaadiyamma vaadi | Come, girl, come |
| Pudhu vethala kondaadi | Celebrate with fresh betel leaves |
| Male :Podura sunnaabu | Male: Applying the edible lime |
| Naan adhila killaadi | I am an expert at that |
| Male | |
| Konjam pottu kothappikitta | If you put a little and chew it |
| Kushubhu pola sevvakkumadi | It will turn red like Kushboo |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Naan kodukkattumaa umma | Shall I give you a kiss? |
| Sammadhatha thaamaa | Give me your consent |
| Unna akkurendi amma amma | I will make you mine, my girl |
| Chorus | |
| Gumthalakkadi gumma | Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant) |
| Adi vaangi koo oru umma | Buy and call for a kiss |
| Sammadhatta thandha | If you give your consent |
| Unna akkuvaaru amma amma | He will make you his own, girl |
| Female | |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Gundu gundu | Gundu gundu (round/plump) |
| Vathala gundu | Vathalagundu town |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
| Kodiyae kodiyae | Vine, vine |
| Vethala kodiyae | Oh betel vine |
..........................
வத்தல குண்டு
குண்டு குண்டு வத்தல
குண்டு வெத்தல கொடியே
கொடியே கொடியே
வெத்தல கொடியே
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathalagundu town
Oh betel vine
Vine, vine
Oh betel vine
வத்தல குண்டு
குண்டு குண்டு வத்தல
குண்டு வெத்தல கொடியே
கொடியே கொடியே
வெத்தல கொடியே
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathalagundu town
Oh betel vine
Vine, vine
Oh betel vine
...............................
வாடியம்மா
வாடி புது வெத்தலை
கொண்டாடி போடுற
சுண்ணாம்பு நான்
அதில கில்லாடி
Come, girl, come
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Applying the edible lime
I am an expert at that
வாடியம்மா
வாடி புது வெத்தலை
கொண்டாடி போடுற
சுண்ணாம்பு நான்
அதில கில்லாடி
Come, girl, come
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Applying the edible lime
I am an expert at that
கொஞ்சம் போட்டு
கொதப்பிகிட்டா குஷ்பு
போல செவக்குமடி
கும்தலக்கடி கும்மா
நான் கொடுக்கட்டும்மா
உம்மா சம்மதத்த தாமா
உன்ன ஆக்குறேன்டி
அம்மா அம்மா
If you put a little and chew it
It will turn red like Kushboo
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Shall I give you a kiss?
Give me your consent
I will make you mine, my girl
கும்தலக்கடி கும்மா
நான் கொடுக்கட்டும்மா
உம்மா சம்மதத்த தாமா
உன்ன ஆக்குறேன்டி
அம்மா அம்மா
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Shall I give you a kiss?
Give me your consent
I will make you mine, my girl
வத்தல குண்டு
குண்டு குண்டு வத்தல
குண்டு வெத்தல கொடியே
கொடியே கொடியே
வெத்தல கொடியே
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathalagundu town
Oh betel vine
Vine, vine
Oh betel vine
...............................
ஓஓ ஒத்த ஜடை
ஒதுங்கும் இடத்தில்
உலகம் சுத்துதடி
நெஞ்சில் கரகம்
சுத்துதடி
குழு :
................................
Ooo…
At the place where your single braid sways
The world is spinning
A karagam pot dance spins in my heart
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
ஓஓ நெக்குளசு
நெளியும் இடத்தில்
எறும்பு மொய்க்குதடி
அங்க என்ன இருக்குதடி
குழு :
............................
Ooo…
At the spot where your necklace sways
Ants gather around
What is there at that spot?
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
கெண்ட கால
தொட்டதில தொண்ட
குழி வறண்டதடி ஓடி
வந்து உதட்டில் சொறக்கும்
தண்ணி தந்துடடி
When I touched your lower calf
My throat dried up completely
Run over and give me water
That springs on your lips
கட்டழக பாத்ததில்ல
கண்ணு முழி பிதுங்குதடி
ஊரு கண்ணு பட்டிடும்
முன்ன திருஷ்டி சுத்திடடி
Looking at your captivating beauty
My eyeballs are popping out
Before the evil eye of the town falls on you
Ward off the evil eye
இடுப்பு அழகா
மடிப்பு அழகா பி.ஹெச்.டி
செய்வோம் கொஞ்சம்
பொருப்பா
Is your waist beautiful?
Are the folds of your waist beautiful?
Let us do a PhD research on it
With some patience
கும்தலக்கடி
கும்மா அடி வாங்கிக்கோ
ஒரு உம்மா சம்மதத்த
தந்தா உன்ன ஆக்குவாரு
அம்மா அம்மா
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Buy and call for a kiss
If you give your consent
He will make you his own, girl
வாடியம்மா
வாடி புது வெத்தலை
கொண்டாடி
போடுற
சுண்ணாம்பு நான்
அதில கில்லாடி
Come, girl, come
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Male: Applying the edible lime
I am an expert at that
.............................
உன் இடுப்புக்கு
இடையில தான் சிக்கிகிச்சு
மனசு உடனே சிக்கெடுத்து
அனுப்பு
குழு :
................................
Right between your waist lines
My heart got trapped
Untangle it immediately and send it back
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
நீ சுளிச்சது உதட்ட
தானா சுளுக்குது வயசு
மெதுவா உருவிடு எடுத்து
குழு :
................................
Did you just pout your lips?
My age/youth gets a sprain
Gently release it and untangle it
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
வெத்தலைய நீ
கொடுக்க என் உதடு தான்
செவக்க அள்ளி கொள்ள
வாடி சுந்தரி வாடி சுந்தரியே
As you hand over the betel leaf
My lips turn bright red
Come to let me hold you, beautiful woman
Come, my beautiful woman
வெக்கத்தில நான்
கிறங்க மொத்ததில கதி
கலங்க கூந்தல் கொண்டு
என்ன மந்திரி வண்டு
முந்திரியே
I grow dizzy in bashfulness
Overall, I am panicked and mesmerized
Cast a spell on me using your long tresses
Oh beetle and cashew nut-like beauty
சின்ன சிரிப்பில்
நெஞ்ச சரிச்ச கண்ண
குழியில் என்ன
புதைச்சா
With a subtle smile, you tilted my heart
You buried me in your dimpled cheek
கும்தலக்கடி
கும்மா அடி வாங்கிக்கோ
ஒரு உம்மா சம்மதத்த
தந்தா உன்ன ஆக்குவாரு
அம்மா அம்மா
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Buy and call for a kiss
If you give your consent
He will make you his own, girl
வாடியம்மா வாடி
புது வெத்தலை கொண்டாடி
போடுற சுண்ணாம்பு
நான் அதில கில்லாடி
Come, girl, come
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Male: Applying the edible lime
I am an expert at that
கொஞ்சம் போட்டு
கொதப்பிகிட்டா குஷ்பு போல
செவக்குமடி கும்தலக்கடி
கும்மா நான் கொடுக்கட்டும்மா
உம்மா சம்மதத்த தாமா உன்ன
ஆக்குறேன்டி அம்மா அம்மா
If you put a little and chew it
It will turn red like Kushboo
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Shall I give you a kiss?
Give me your consent
I will make you mine, my girl
கும்தலக்கடி கும்மா
அடி வாங்கிக்கோ ஒரு
உம்மா சம்மதத்த தந்தா
உன்ன ஆக்குவாரு
அம்மா அம்மா
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Buy and call for a kiss
If you give your consent
He will make you his own, girl
வத்தல குண்டு
குண்டு குண்டு வத்தல
குண்டு வெத்தல கொடியே
கொடியே கொடியே
வெத்தல கொடியே
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathalagundu town
Oh betel vine
Vine, vine
Oh betel vine
……………………….
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Kodiyae kodiyae
Vine, vine
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Kodiyae kodiyae
Vine, vine
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
……………………
Vaadiyamma vaadi
Come, girl, come
Pudhu vethala kondaadi
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Podura sunnaabu
Applying the edible lime
Naan adhila killaadi
I am an expert at that
Vaadiyamma vaadi
Come, girl, come
Pudhu vethala kondaadi
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Podura sunnaabu
Applying the edible lime
Naan adhila killaadi
I am an expert at that
Konjam pottu kothappikitta
If you put a little and chew it
Kushubhu pola sevvakkumadi
It will turn red like Kushboo
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Naan kodukkattumaa umma
Shall I give you a kiss?
Sammadhatha thaamaa
Give me your consent
Unna akkurendi amma amma
I will make you mine, my girl
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Naan kodukkattumaa umma
Shall I give you a kiss?
Sammadhatha thaamaa
Give me your consent
Unna akkurendi amma amma
I will make you mine, my girl
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Kodiyae kodiyae
Vine, vine
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
……………………
Ooo…
Ooo…
Otha jadai odhungum idathil
At the place where your single braid sways
Ulagam suthudhadi
The world is spinning
Nenjil karagam suthudhadi
A karagam pot dance spins in my heart
Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
Ooo…
Ooo…
Neckulasu neliyum idathil
At the spot where your necklace sways
Erumbu moikkudhadi
Ants gather around
Anga enna irukkudhadi
What is there at that spot?
Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
Kendakaala thottadhila
When I touched your lower calf
Thonda kuli varandadhadi
My throat dried up completely
Odi vandhu udhattil sorakkum
Run over and give me water
Thanni thandhudadi
That springs on your lips
Kattalaga paathadhila
Looking at your captivating beauty
Kannu muzhi pidhungudhadi
My eyeballs are popping out
Ooru kannu pattidum munna
Before the evil eye of the town falls on you
Drishtti suthidadi
Ward off the evil eye
Iduppu alagaa
Is your waist beautiful?
Madippu alagaa
Are the folds of your waist beautiful?
PHD seivom
Let us do a PhD research on it
Konjam poruppa
With some patience
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Adi vaangi koo oru umma
Buy and call for a kiss
Sammadhatta thandha
If you give your consent
Unna akkuvaaru amma amma
He will make you his own, girl
Vaadiyamma vaadi
Come, girl, come
Pudhu vethala kondaadi
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Male :Podura sunnaabu
Male: Applying the edible lime
Naan adhila killaadi
I am an expert at that
…………………………..
Unn iduppukku idayila thaan
Right between your waist lines
Sikikichu manasu
My heart got trapped
Udanae sikkeduthu anuppu
Untangle it immediately and send it back
Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
Nee sulichadhu udatta thaana
Did you just pout your lips?
Sulukkudhu vayasu
My age/youth gets a sprain
Medhuvaa uruvidu eduthu
Gently release it and untangle it
Chorus :Para pappara pappara paam
Chorus: Para pappara pappara paam
Vethalaya nee kodukka
As you hand over the betel leaf
Enn udhadu thaan sevakka
My lips turn bright red
Alli kolla vaadi sundari
Come to let me hold you, beautiful woman
Vaadi sundariyae
Come, my beautiful woman
Vekkathila naan keranga
I grow dizzy in bashfulness
Mothathila gathikalanga
Overall, I am panicked and mesmerized
Koondhal kondu enna mandhiri
Cast a spell on me using your long tresses
Vandu mundhiriyae
Oh beetle and cashew nut-like beauty
Chinna sirippil nenja saricha
With a subtle smile, you tilted my heart
Kanna kuliyil enna pudhacha
You buried me in your dimpled cheek
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Adi vaangi koo oru umma
Buy and call for a kiss
Sammadhatta thandha
If you give your consent
Unna akkuvaaru amma amma
He will make you his own, girl
Vaadiyamma vaadi
Come, girl, come
Pudhu vethala kondaadi
Celebrate with fresh betel leaves
Male :Podura sunnaabu
Male: Applying the edible lime
Naan adhila killaadi
I am an expert at that
Konjam pottu kothappikitta
If you put a little and chew it
Kushubhu pola sevvakkumadi
It will turn red like Kushboo
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Naan kodukkattumaa umma
Shall I give you a kiss?
Sammadhatha thaamaa
Give me your consent
Unna akkurendi amma amma
I will make you mine, my girl
Gumthalakkadi gumma
Gumthalakkadi gumma (rhythmic chant)
Adi vaangi koo oru umma
Buy and call for a kiss
Sammadhatta thandha
If you give your consent
Unna akkuvaaru amma amma
He will make you his own, girl
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Gundu gundu
Gundu gundu (round/plump)
Vathala gundu
Vathalagundu town
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Kodiyae kodiyae
Vine, vine
Vethala kodiyae
Oh betel vine
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
The song 'Vathala Gundu' from the movie Raja (2002) is a fast-paced, high-energy Tamil folk dance track (kuthu paattu). Using the colorful metaphor of betel leaves (vethalai), lime (sunnaabu), and the town of Vathalagundu, the hero playfully teases and woos his love interest with upbeat folk rhythm and lighthearted romantic banter.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyme)
“Vathala gundu / Vethala kodiyae”
Matching second consonants across lines, e.g., 'Vathala' and 'Vethala'.
Monaai (Alliteration / First-letter Rhyme)
“Vaadiyamma vaadi”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds in 'Vaadiyamma' and 'Vaadi'.
Metaphor & Pop Culture Reference
“Kushubhu pola sevvakkumadi”
Comparing the red color of chewed betel leaf to actress Kushboo's fair, rosy complexion.
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Trivia
The track from the film Raja (2002), starring Ajith Kumar and Jyothika with music composed by S. A. Rajkumar, features energetic folk choreography and catchy rhythmic refrain ('Gumthalakkadi gumma').
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