Vetti Kattu
From Viswasam · 2018
- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Details
- Viswasam2018
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Male | |
| Thookku dhora na adaavadi | I am Thookku Dhora, full of rowdy style! |
| Thookku dhora na alappara | I am Thookku Dhora, full of swagger! |
| Thookku dhora na thadaaladi | I am Thookku Dhora, loud and impactful! |
| Thookku dhora na kattu kadangatha | I am Thookku Dhora, uncontrollable and fierce, |
| Grammathu kaattu adi | Like a wild blow from the village! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Male | |
| Adaavadi thookku dhora | Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora, |
| Alapparayaana dhora | A chieftain who flaunts his swagger, |
| Thadaaladi sokku dhora | A dashing lord of sudden action, |
| Gunathula yethu kora | Is there any flaw in his character? |
| Male | |
| Sandaikkum pandhikkum | Whether it is a fight or a feast, |
| Mundhuvom | We will be the first to step forward! |
| Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom | We fear none other than God Almighty! |
| Mannukku onnuna thulluvom | If something affects our land, we will leap in anger! |
| Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom | Even affection, we express through scolding! |
| Male | |
| Dhora ezhunthu vandha | When the chieftain rises and steps out, |
| Paraiyadi | Beat the traditional Parai drum! |
| Yegiri vandha adithadi | If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl! |
| Adithadi adithadi adithadi | A grand brawl, brawl, brawl! |
| Male | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Male | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu …heyyy | And tie it all together... Heyyy! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Male | |
| Heyy adaavadi thookku dhora | Hey, aggressive hero Thookku Dhora! |
| Alapparayaana dhora | A chieftain who flaunts his swagger, |
| Thadaaladi sokku dhora | A dashing lord of sudden action, |
| Gunathula yethu kora | Is there any flaw in his character? |
| Chorus | |
| Hohoo ohooo oo | Hohoo ohooo oo |
| Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo | Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo |
| Male | |
| Aduthavan munnaala | In front of anyone else, |
| Edhukkumae kaikatti | Folding our hands submissively, |
| Adangura koottam illa | We are not a crowd that bows down! |
| Padakkunnu munnera | To suddenly leap ahead, |
| Nenaikkira aalaattam | Like sneaky opportunists, |
| Pathungiyum paathathilla | We have never ducked or hidden! |
| Male | |
| Koduvaala naanga | Even carrying sickles, |
| Thookki vandhu | We come forward, |
| Pagai illainu solli nippom | And stand declaring we have no enmity! |
| Koda saanji poga ennaamalae | Without thinking of lowering our dignity, |
| Vadham senjaethaan kokkarippom | We celebrate only after vanquishing evil! |
| Male | |
| Varum rosaththa kaattama | Without hiding the self-respect that surges within, |
| Chorus :Marachikittu | Hiding it, |
| Male :Veli vesanthaan podaama | Without putting on fake disguises, |
| Chorus :Veluthukattu | Show them what you've got! |
| Male :Balam enna enna enna kaattu | Show what your true strength is! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Male | |
| Podraa | Play it loud! |
| Chorus | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms, |
| Serththu kattu | And tie it all together! |
| Male | |
| Adaavadi thookku dhora | Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora, |
| Chorus :Heyy | Heyy |
| Male :Alapparayaana dhora | A chieftain who flaunts his swagger, |
| Thadaaladi sokku dhora | A dashing lord of sudden action, |
| Gunathula yethu kora | Is there any flaw in his character? |
| Male | |
| Sandaikkum pandhikkum | Whether it is a fight or a feast, |
| Mundhuvom | We will be the first to step forward! |
| Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom | We fear none other than God Almighty! |
| Mannukku onnuna thulluvom | If something affects our land, we will leap in anger! |
| Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom | Even affection, we express through scolding! |
| Male | |
| Dhora ezhunthu vandha | When the chieftain rises and steps out, |
| Paraiyadi | Beat the traditional Parai drum! |
| Yegiri vandha adithadi | If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl! |
| Adithadi adithadi adithadi | A grand brawl, brawl, brawl! |
| Chorus | |
| {Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together! |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together! |
| Chera chola pandikellam | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together! |
| Serththu kattu} (2) | Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together! |
| Chorus | |
| {Vetti vetti vettikattu | |
| Vetti vetti vettikattu | |
| Chera chola pandikellam | |
| Serththu kattu …} (2) | |
தூக்கு துரைனா அடாவடி
தூக்கு துரைனா அலப்பற
தூக்கு துரைனா தடாலடி
தூக்கு துரைனா கட்டு கடங்காத
கிராமத்து காட்டு அடி
I am Thookku Dhora, full of rowdy style!
I am Thookku Dhora, full of swagger!
I am Thookku Dhora, loud and impactful!
I am Thookku Dhora, uncontrollable and fierce,
Like a wild blow from the village!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
அடாவடி தூக்கு துரை
அலப்பறையான துரை
தடாலடி சோக்கு துரை
குணத்துல ஏது குறை
Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora,
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Is there any flaw in his character?
சண்டைக்கும் பந்திக்கும்
முந்துவோம்
சாமிக்கு மட்டும்தான் அஞ்சுவோம்
மண்ணுக்கு ஒண்ணுன்னா துள்ளுவோம்
அன்பையும் திட்டித்தான் சொல்லுவோம்
Whether it is a fight or a feast,
We will be the first to step forward!
We fear none other than God Almighty!
If something affects our land, we will leap in anger!
Even affection, we express through scolding!
துரை எழுந்து வந்தா
பறையடி
எகிறி வந்தா அடிதடி
அடிதடி அடிதடி அடிதடி
When the chieftain rises and steps out,
Beat the traditional Parai drum!
If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl!
A grand brawl, brawl, brawl!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு....ஹேய்ய்
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together... Heyyy!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
ஹேய்ய் அடாவடி தூக்கு துரை
அலப்பறையான துரை
தடாலடி சோக்கு துரை
குணத்துல ஏது குறை
Hey, aggressive hero Thookku Dhora!
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Is there any flaw in his character?
ஹோஹூ ஓஹ்ஹூ ஓ
ஹோஒ ஓஹு ஓ ஓ ஓ ஓ
Hohoo ohooo oo
Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo
விசில் :
.........................
In front of anyone else,
Folding our hands submissively,
We are not a crowd that bows down!
To suddenly leap ahead,
Like sneaky opportunists,
We have never ducked or hidden!
அடுத்தவன் முன்னால
எதுக்குமே கைகட்டி
அடங்குற கூட்டமில்ல
படக்குனு முன்னேற
நெனைக்குற ஆளாட்டம்
பதுங்கியும் பார்த்ததில்ல
Even carrying sickles,
We come forward,
And stand declaring we have no enmity!
Without thinking of lowering our dignity,
We celebrate only after vanquishing evil!
கொடுவாளை நாங்க தூக்கி வந்து
பகை இல்லைனு சொல்லி நிப்போம்
கொட சாஞ்சிபோக எண்ணாமலே
வதம் செஞ்சேதான் கொக்கரிப்போம்
Without hiding the self-respect that surges within,
Hiding it,
Without putting on fake disguises,
Show them what you've got!
Show what your true strength is!
வரும் ரோசத்த காட்டாம
குழு :
மறைச்சிக்கிட்டு
வெளி வேசம்தான் போடாம
குழு :
வெளுத்துக்கட்டு
பலம் என்ன என்ன என்ன காட்டு
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Play it loud!
போட்றா
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
And tie it all together!
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு
Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora,
Heyy
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Is there any flaw in his character?
அடாவடி தூக்கு துரை
குழு :
ஹேய்ய்
அலப்பறையான துரை
தடாலடி சோக்கு துரை
குணத்துல ஏது குறை
Whether it is a fight or a feast,
We will be the first to step forward!
We fear none other than God Almighty!
If something affects our land, we will leap in anger!
Even affection, we express through scolding!
சண்டைக்கும் பந்திக்கும்
முந்துவோம்
சாமிக்கு மட்டும்தான் அஞ்சுவோம்
மண்ணுக்கு ஒண்ணுன்னா துள்ளுவோம்
அன்பையும் திட்டித்தான் சொல்லுவோம்
When the chieftain rises and steps out,
Beat the traditional Parai drum!
If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl!
A grand brawl, brawl, brawl!
துரை எழுந்துவந்தா
பறையடி
எகிறி வந்தா அடிதடி
அடிதடி அடிதடி அடிதடி
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
{வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு} (2)
{வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
வேட்டி வேட்டி வேட்டிகட்டு
சேர சோழ பாண்டிக்கெல்லாம்
சேர்த்துக்கட்டு...} (2)
விசில் :
...................................
Thookku dhora na adaavadi
I am Thookku Dhora, full of rowdy style!
Thookku dhora na alappara
I am Thookku Dhora, full of swagger!
Thookku dhora na thadaaladi
I am Thookku Dhora, loud and impactful!
Thookku dhora na kattu kadangatha
I am Thookku Dhora, uncontrollable and fierce,
Grammathu kaattu adi
Like a wild blow from the village!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Adaavadi thookku dhora
Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora,
Alapparayaana dhora
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Gunathula yethu kora
Is there any flaw in his character?
Sandaikkum pandhikkum
Whether it is a fight or a feast,
Mundhuvom
We will be the first to step forward!
Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom
We fear none other than God Almighty!
Mannukku onnuna thulluvom
If something affects our land, we will leap in anger!
Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom
Even affection, we express through scolding!
Dhora ezhunthu vandha
When the chieftain rises and steps out,
Paraiyadi
Beat the traditional Parai drum!
Yegiri vandha adithadi
If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl!
Adithadi adithadi adithadi
A grand brawl, brawl, brawl!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu …heyyy
And tie it all together... Heyyy!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Heyy adaavadi thookku dhora
Hey, aggressive hero Thookku Dhora!
Alapparayaana dhora
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Gunathula yethu kora
Is there any flaw in his character?
Hohoo ohooo oo
Hohoo ohooo oo
Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo
Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo
Aduthavan munnaala
In front of anyone else,
Edhukkumae kaikatti
Folding our hands submissively,
Adangura koottam illa
We are not a crowd that bows down!
Padakkunnu munnera
To suddenly leap ahead,
Nenaikkira aalaattam
Like sneaky opportunists,
Pathungiyum paathathilla
We have never ducked or hidden!
Koduvaala naanga
Even carrying sickles,
Thookki vandhu
We come forward,
Pagai illainu solli nippom
And stand declaring we have no enmity!
Koda saanji poga ennaamalae
Without thinking of lowering our dignity,
Vadham senjaethaan kokkarippom
We celebrate only after vanquishing evil!
Varum rosaththa kaattama
Without hiding the self-respect that surges within,
Chorus :Marachikittu
Hiding it,
Male :Veli vesanthaan podaama
Without putting on fake disguises,
Chorus :Veluthukattu
Show them what you've got!
Male :Balam enna enna enna kaattu
Show what your true strength is!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Podraa
Play it loud!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight!
Chera chola pandikellam
Combine the traditions of Chera, Chola, and Pandya kingdoms,
Serththu kattu
And tie it all together!
Adaavadi thookku dhora
Aggressive hero Thookku Dhora,
Chorus :Heyy
Heyy
Male :Alapparayaana dhora
A chieftain who flaunts his swagger,
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
A dashing lord of sudden action,
Gunathula yethu kora
Is there any flaw in his character?
Sandaikkum pandhikkum
Whether it is a fight or a feast,
Mundhuvom
We will be the first to step forward!
Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom
We fear none other than God Almighty!
Mannukku onnuna thulluvom
If something affects our land, we will leap in anger!
Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom
Even affection, we express through scolding!
Dhora ezhunthu vandha
When the chieftain rises and steps out,
Paraiyadi
Beat the traditional Parai drum!
Yegiri vandha adithadi
If he pounces, it is an all-out brawl!
Adithadi adithadi adithadi
A grand brawl, brawl, brawl!
{Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Chera chola pandikellam
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
Serththu kattu} (2)
Tie your waist cloth high and tight! Combine Chera, Chola, Pandya traditions and tie it together!
{Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu …} (2)
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Vettikattu is a mass intro song celebrating the protagonist Thookku Dhora, a respected, rustic village chieftain in Viswasam. The lyrics highlight his swagger, righteousness, brave demeanor, and deep-rooted respect for village heritage and traditions, specifically linking his spirit to the historic Tamil dynasties (Chera, Chola, and Pandya). The song emphasizes his willingness to fight for his people, his fear of none but God, and his transparent, unpretentious display of love and authority.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Edhugai (Second-letter Rhyming)
“Sandaikkum / Saamikku / Mannukku”
Matching second consonant across lines, such as 'Sandaikkum', 'Saamikku', 'Mannukku', and 'Anbaiyum'.
Alliteration (Moonaai)
“Vetti vetti vettikattu”
Repetition of initial consonant sounds, seen in 'Vetti vetti vettikattu'.
Historical Allusion
“Chera chola pandikellam Serththu kattu”
Invoking the historic grand Tamil empires (Chera, Chola, Pandya) to signify unity, pride, and heritage.
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Trivia
Vettikattu was composed by D. Imman and sung by Ananthu for the movie Viswasam (2019), starring Ajith Kumar. D. Imman won the prestigious National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his soundtrack in this film.
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