Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam Lyrics
From the movie Chandhrodhayam
Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam Song Lyrics is the track from Chandhrodhayam Tamil Film – 1966, Starring M. G. Ramachandran, J. Jayalalithaa, M. R. Radha, M. N. Nambiar, Pandari Bai, S. A. Asokan, Nagesh, Manorama, Bharathi Vishnuvardhan, S. N. Lakshmi. This song was sung by பி. சுசீலா. The music was composed by M. S. Viswanathan. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.
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Ketti melam kottura kalyaanam Thanga thaali kattura kalyaanam
Poo vilangu maattura kalyaanam Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Ketti melam kottura kalyaanam Thanga thaali kattura kalyaanam
Poo vilangu maattura kalyaanam Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Vethilai paakku vachu Adhilae oorai varavazhaichu
Vethilai paakku vachu Adhilae oorai varavazhaichu
Kuthu vilakku vachu Naduvae kolam varanju vachu
Kuthu vilakku vachu Naduvae kolam varanju vachu
{Maavilai pandhalil maappillai paiyan Maalaiyiduvaanaam
Vanna chaelai anindhaval Maalai koduthavan kaalai thoduvaalaam} (2)
Indha yaemaalikkum komaalikkum Kalyaanamaam kalyaanam
Indha yaemaalikkum komaalikkum Kalyaanamaam kalyaanam
Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Ketti melam kottura kalyaanam Thanga thaali kattura kalyaanam
Poo vilangu maattura kalyaanam Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Manjalai poosikkittu Kaalilae minji aninjikittu
Anji nanadhukittu Maamiyaar sonnadhai kaettukittu
Veettu chirai thanil koottu kuyilena Pennum iruppaalaam
Aval kannum kalangida kattiya kanavan Aatti padaippaanaam
Andha konaangikkum poongodikkum Kalyaanamaam kalyaanam
Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Pattu siragadikkum Naanoru chittu kuruviyadi
Kattu kadangaamal malaiyil Kottum aruviyadi
Paadi parakkavum aadi thiriyavum Aasai pirakkumadi
Andhi maalai azhagilum solai azhagilum Inbam irukkumadi
Vanna mayilgalukkum Mandhigalukkum
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanam Vanna mayilgalukkum mandhigalukkum
Kalyaanamaam kalyaanam
Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Ketti melam kottura kalyaanam Thanga thaali kattura kalyaanam
Poo vilangu maattura kalyaanam Enna kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Unga kalyaanamadi kalyaanam
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song, 'Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam,' offers a playful yet deeply critical perspective on the institution of marriage, particularly from a woman's viewpoint. It begins by describing the traditional elements of a wedding – the auspicious drums, the tying of the sacred Thali, and the festive atmosphere – but quickly subverts these images by referring to the Thali as "flower shackles" and the couple as a "simpleton and a clown." This sets a tone of skepticism and satire, questioning the true nature and implications of the marital bond.
The lyrics further elaborate on the perceived constraints of marriage for a woman. The bride is depicted as being confined to the home, subservient to her mother-in-law, and dominated by her husband, likening her existence to that of a "caged cuckoo." This stark portrayal contrasts sharply with the speaker's own yearning for freedom, expressed through metaphors of a free-flying sparrow and an untamed waterfall. The song celebrates the joy of independence, nature, and self-expression, implicitly rejecting the restrictive roles often imposed by traditional marriage. The final lines, comparing the couple to "colorful peacocks and monkeys," reinforce the satirical and somewhat disillusioned outlook on the societal ritual.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam?
Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam is sung by பி. சுசீலா.
Which movie is Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam from?
The song Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam is featured in the movie Chandhrodhayam.
Who wrote the lyrics for Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam?
The lyrics for Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam were written by Vaali with music composed by M. S. Viswanathan.
Is English translation available for Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam lyrics?
Yes! Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam lyrics from Chandhrodhayam include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam lyrics?
This song, 'Kettimelam Kottura Kalyanam,' offers a playful yet deeply critical perspective on the institution of marriage, particularly from a woman's viewpoint. It begins by describing the traditional elements of a wedding – the auspicious drums, the tying of the sacred Thali, and the festive atmosphere – but quickly subverts these images by referring to the Thali as "flower shackles" and the couple as a "simpleton and a clown." This sets a tone of skepticism and satire, questioning the true nature and implications of the marital bond. The lyrics further elaborate on the perceived constraints of marriage for a woman. The bride is depicted as being confined to the home, subservient to her mother-in-law, and dominated by her husband, likening her existence to that of a "caged cuckoo." This stark portrayal contrasts sharply with the speaker's own yearning for freedom, expressed through metaphors of a free-flying sparrow and an untamed waterfall. The song celebrates the joy of independence, nature, and self-expression, implicitly rejecting the restrictive roles often imposed by traditional marriage. The final lines, comparing the couple to "colorful peacocks and monkeys," reinforce the satirical and somewhat disillusioned outlook on the societal ritual.
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