- Lyricist
- Yugabharathi
- Singer
- Shankar Mahadevan
- Music director
- D. Imman
- Movie name
- Viswasam
- Movie release year
- 2018
- Lyrics added on
- 7 Nov 2018
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Thookku dhora na adaavadi
Thookku dhora na alappara
Thookku dhora na thadaaladi
Thookku dhora na kattu kadangatha
Grammathu kaattu adi
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Adaavadi thookku dhora
Alapparayaana dhora
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
Gunathula yethu kora
Sandaikkum pandhikkum
Mundhuvom
Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom
Mannukku onnuna thulluvom
Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom
Dhora ezhunthu vandha
Paraiyadi
Yegiri vandha adithadi
Adithadi adithadi adithadi
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu …heyyy
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Heyy adaavadi thookku dhora
Alapparayaana dhora
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
Gunathula yethu kora
Hohoo ohooo oo
Hohoo ohoo oo oo oo oo
Aduthavan munnaala
Edhukkumae kaikatti
Adangura koottam illa
Padakkunnu munnera
Nenaikkira aalaattam
Pathungiyum paathathilla
Koduvaala naanga
Thookki vandhu
Pagai illainu solli nippom
Koda saanji poga ennaamalae
Vadham senjaethaan kokkarippom
Varum rosaththa kaattama
Chorus :Marachikittu
Male :Veli vesanthaan podaama
Chorus :Veluthukattu
Male :Balam enna enna enna kaattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Podraa
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu
Adaavadi thookku dhora
Chorus :Heyy
Male :Alapparayaana dhora
Thadaaladi sokku dhora
Gunathula yethu kora
Sandaikkum pandhikkum
Mundhuvom
Saamikku mattum thaan anjuvom
Mannukku onnuna thulluvom
Anbaiyum thittithaan solluvom
Dhora ezhunthu vandha
Paraiyadi
Yegiri vandha adithadi
Adithadi adithadi adithadi
{Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu} (2)
{Vetti vetti vettikattu
Vetti vetti vettikattu
Chera chola pandikellam
Serththu kattu …} (2)
I'm Thooku Durai, the unstoppable rebel!
I'm Thooku Durai, full of fearless swagger!
I'm Thooku Durai, all smashing action!
I'm Thooku Durai, an untamable,
raw force of the countryside!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
The unstoppable Thooku Durai,
the Durai with roaring swagger,
the charming, hard-hitting Durai,
what flaw could there ever be in his character?
Whether for a fight or a grand feast,
we step forward first!
It is only before God that we bow in fear!
If anyone harms our land, we spring into action!
Even our affection, we show through playful scolding!
When Durai rises and strides in,
strike the Parai drums!
If he charges forward, fists will fly!
Flying fists, blows, and clashes!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride... hey!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Hey, the unstoppable Thooku Durai,
the Durai with roaring swagger,
the charming, hard-hitting Durai,
what flaw could there ever be in his character?
Ho ho oho o
Ho ho oho o o o o
Before anyone else,
taking orders or pleading,
we are not people who bow down and submit!
Just to quickly scramble to the top,
like sneaky opportunists,
we have never cowered or hidden in shadows!
Carrying our sharp machetes,
we march straight in,
yet stand tall saying we bear no hatred!
Without ever letting our honor fall,
we crush injustice and roar in triumph!
Without holding back your rising pride,
Chorus: ...or hiding it inside,
Male: without putting on false pretenses,
Chorus: ...give it everything you've got!
Male: Show them what true strength really is!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Bring it on!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
The unstoppable Thooku Durai,
Chorus: Hey!
Male: The Durai with roaring swagger,
the charming, hard-hitting Durai,
what flaw could there ever be in his character?
Whether for a fight or a grand feast,
we step forward first!
It is only before God that we bow in fear!
If anyone harms our land, we spring into action!
Even our affection, we show through playful scolding!
When Durai rises and strides in,
strike the Parai drums!
If he charges forward, fists will fly!
Flying fists, blows, and clashes!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
Tie your veshti, tie your veshti tight!
For the lands of Chera, Chola, and Pandya,
tie it high with united pride...
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
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.
Did you know?
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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