Adi Pandhalile Cover Art

Adi Pandhalile Lyrics

From the movie Veera

Adi Pandhalile Song Lyrics is the track from Veera Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Rajinikanth, Meena, Roja Selvamani, Janagaraj, Senthil, Vadivukarasi, Livingston, Mahesh Anand, Vinu Chakravarthy, Ajay Rathnam. This song was sung by மனோ. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Panchu Arunachalam.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja

Singers

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Singerமனோ

Star Cast

Adi panthathilae thongugira Podalangaaiku kalla kattum
Ooru idhu Yamma yamma ooru idhu

Adi thongugira Kaaikku ellaam
Kalla katta mudiyumaadi Yakka yakka
Potti kada yakka yakka

Adi singaarama Sinukki sinukki
Oyyarama nadaiya kattum Yakka yakka
Potti kada yakka yakka

Un pottikada ullirukku Dubba dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka

Un pottikada ullirukku Dubba dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka
Haan

Ada pombalainga pogayila Nizhala paarthu
Mallu kattum ooru idhu Yamma yamma ooru idhu

Andha nizhalukkellam Podava katti
Aadavaikka mudiyumadi Yakka yakka
Potti kada yakka yakka

Un pottikada ullirukku Dubba dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka
Haan

Un pottikada ullirukku Dubba dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka
Yekko

Yekka yekka Jumthalakka
Jumthalakka Adi yekka yekka
Jumthalakka Jumthalakka

Yekka Jumthalakka
Yekkov Yekka
Jumthalakka Yekkov

Ethanaiyo kamba nattu Pandhal ittu kodi valartha
Evvalavo kaai kedaikkum Manushanukku
Athu ezhai vayathu pasiya Theerkum palan kodukkum

Ethanaiyo kamba nattu Ethanaiyo kodi parantha
Katchi varum kalagam varum Naatukkullae
Adha kaanum bothu kalakkam Varum veetukkullae

Ada antha kodi venuma Intha kodi venuma
Yekka yekka Potti kada yakka yakka
Haan un pottikada ullirukku Valainja dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka

Adi panthathilae thongugira Podalangaaiku kalla kattum
Ooru idhu Yamma yamma ooru idhu

Adi thongugira Kaaikku ellaam
Kalla katta mudiyumaadi Yakka yakka
Potti kada yakka yakka

Adi singaarama Sinukki sinukki
Oyyarama nadaiya kattum Yakka yakka
Potti kada yakka yakka

Un pottikada ullirukku Dubba dubba nelinja dubba
Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka
Yekko

Yakka yakka Potti kada yakka yakka…
Yekoooho

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song uses playful metaphors to comment on societal tendencies and political realities. The initial verses describe a village where people try to control or judge others, symbolized by tying stones to gourds to make them grow straight, or wrestling with shadows of women. This highlights the intrusive and judgmental nature of some communities. The repeated address to the "shopkeeper sister" with her "bent and dented tins" is a teasing yet affectionate way of acknowledging her perceived flaws or experiences, suggesting a deeper, more complex character beneath the surface.

Later, the lyrics shift to a more philosophical and political commentary. It contrasts the tangible benefits of hard work and agriculture (growing vines for food) with the divisive nature of politics (planting flags leading to conflicts). The song questions whether people prefer the path of constructive effort that feeds the poor or the path of political strife that brings confusion. Ultimately, it's a folk-style song that blends lighthearted teasing with sharp social observation, delivered with a rhythmic and energetic feel.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Adi Pandhalile?

Adi Pandhalile is sung by மனோ.

Which movie is Adi Pandhalile from?

The song Adi Pandhalile is featured in the movie Veera.

Who wrote the lyrics for Adi Pandhalile?

The lyrics for Adi Pandhalile were written by Panchu Arunachalam with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Adi Pandhalile lyrics?

Yes! Adi Pandhalile lyrics from Veera include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Adi Pandhalile lyrics?

The song uses playful metaphors to comment on societal tendencies and political realities. The initial verses describe a village where people try to control or judge others, symbolized by tying stones to gourds to make them grow straight, or wrestling with shadows of women. This highlights the intrusive and judgmental nature of some communities. The repeated address to the "shopkeeper sister" with her "bent and dented tins" is a teasing yet affectionate way of acknowledging her perceived flaws or experiences, suggesting a deeper, more complex character beneath the surface. Later, the lyrics shift to a more philosophical and political commentary. It contrasts the tangible benefits of hard work and agriculture (growing vines for food) with the divisive nature of politics (planting flags leading to conflicts). The song questions whether people prefer the path of constructive effort that feeds the poor or the path of political strife that brings confusion. Ultimately, it's a folk-style song that blends lighthearted teasing with sharp social observation, delivered with a rhythmic and energetic feel.

Song Details

Song NameAdi Pandhalile
MovieVeera
Singersமனோ
LyricistPanchu Arunachalam
LanguageTamil

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