Kottikara Payalae Cover Art

Kottikara Payalae Lyrics

From the movie Name August 16 1947 - 2023

Kottikara Payalae Song Lyrics is the track from Name August 16 1947 - 2023 Tamil Film – 2023. This song was sung by மீனாட்சி இளையராஜா மற்றும் ஷான் ரோல்டன். The music was composed by Sean Roldan. Lyrics works penned by NS Ponkumar.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

SR
Music DirectorSean Roldan
NP
LyricistNS Ponkumar

Singers

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Singerமீனாட்சி இளையராஜா மற்றும் ஷான் ரோல்டன்

Star Cast

Not Specified

Aelay engunna mitta Kotikaara payalaeaey

Thaanakuthakkana…thaanakuthakkana… Thaanakuthakkana… thakkana
Ennalaesuthi pidikalaya? Aaanggg…

Engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae…
Aelay aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Sandaikku nikkura yekkumaaku payalae…

Aey…aelay etharamatta aangangetta payalae Vambu izhikira yelanthaari payalae
Yelanthaari payalae… Ethanathan sonnaalum
Eppadithaan vanjaalum Theraatha soranai ketta eruma

Aey… Ethanathan sonnaalum
Eppadithaan vanjaalum Theraatha soranai ketta eruma
Ivanthaan oorukae maamiyaar kodumai…

Aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Sandaikku nikkura yekkumaaku payalae…

Aey…aelay etharamatta aangangetta payalae Vambu izhikira yelanthaari payalae
Yelanthaari payalae…

Kooru kettavanae Kootathula veru pattavanae
Kanna thoranthu paakkaiyila Manna vaari vittavanae…

Vaal mulaichavanae Kombula paal karapavanae
Thera izhithu theruvulae vitta Thekanangkettavanae…

Manja nerathula mallakku nikkura Vikkalu sikkalu neethaan
Manam illatha arali poo thaan Nellu valaiyira nenja nelathula
Nozhanja velladu nee thaan Chera izhikkum silaatta ka thaan

Ingana vanthu Peranthathu thaan varutham
Engalukkum ivanukkum Ezhaam porutham

Aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Sandaikku nikkura yekkumaaku payalae…

Aey…aelay etharamatta aangangetta payalae Vambu izhikira yelanthaari payalae
Yelanthaari payalae…

Patta paadu maarala Oora vittu pova mudiyala…
Paava koothu aadurom Enga noolu oruthan kaiyila

Adi vaangi vaangi malungi ponom Thavilum thoolum verillae
Patta paadu maarula… Oora vittu pova mudiyala…

Irunthum naanga aaduvom Ittukatti paaduvom
Ingithakkaingithakka Ingithakkathanana

Vellakkaara kootam ellaiya thaanduna Annaki kootha kelu
Keela nikkathu enga kaalu Patthu thalamura vaazhama vittatha
Vaazhnthu rasichhi iruppom Dhenam mallaaka kedanthu sirippom

Eppathaan kedaikkum andha suthanthiram
Enga thukkamellaam panju panjaa Paranthurom…

Aaan…parakkum parakkum

Engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae…
Aelay aelay engunna mitta kottikaara payalae
Sandaikku nikkura yekkumaaku payalae…

Aey…aelay etharamatta aangangetta payalae Vambu izhikira yelanthaari payalae
Yelanthaari payalae… Ethanathan sonnaalum
Eppadithaan vanjaalum Theraatha soranai ketta eruma
Theraatha soranai ketta eruma Ivanthaan oorukae maamiyaar kodumai…

Song Meaning & Analysis

The song "Kottikara Payalae" from 'August 16 1947' is a vibrant and defiant folk number that captures the frustration and resilience of a community under oppression. The lyrics are primarily addressed to a "stubborn, troublesome boy," a metaphor likely representing the colonial rulers or a local oppressive figure. The villagers express their exasperation with this character's unyielding nature, calling him names like a "shameless buffalo" and a "good-for-nothing." Despite the playful, almost taunting tone, there's an underlying current of deep-seated suffering and a yearning for freedom, as they lament their inability to escape their plight and the feeling of being puppets in someone else's hands.

As the song progresses, the narrative explicitly shifts to the desire for independence from the "white men's crowd." The villagers dream of a day when their sorrows will vanish like cotton, and they can finally live and enjoy the freedom they've been denied for generations. The repeated calls to the "troublesome boy" serve as a direct challenge to the oppressors, while the community's resolve to dance and sing, even amidst their struggles, highlights their unbreakable spirit and hope for a future where they can laugh freely and reclaim their dignity. The song is a powerful blend of local dialect, humor, and a profound message of resistance and the pursuit of self-determination.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kottikara Payalae?

Kottikara Payalae is sung by மீனாட்சி இளையராஜா மற்றும் ஷான் ரோல்டன்.

Which movie is Kottikara Payalae from?

The song Kottikara Payalae is featured in the movie Name August 16 1947 - 2023.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kottikara Payalae?

The lyrics for Kottikara Payalae were written by NS Ponkumar with music composed by Sean Roldan.

Is English translation available for Kottikara Payalae lyrics?

Yes! Kottikara Payalae lyrics from Name August 16 1947 - 2023 include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kottikara Payalae lyrics?

The song "Kottikara Payalae" from 'August 16 1947' is a vibrant and defiant folk number that captures the frustration and resilience of a community under oppression. The lyrics are primarily addressed to a "stubborn, troublesome boy," a metaphor likely representing the colonial rulers or a local oppressive figure. The villagers express their exasperation with this character's unyielding nature, calling him names like a "shameless buffalo" and a "good-for-nothing." Despite the playful, almost taunting tone, there's an underlying current of deep-seated suffering and a yearning for freedom, as they lament their inability to escape their plight and the feeling of being puppets in someone else's hands. As the song progresses, the narrative explicitly shifts to the desire for independence from the "white men's crowd." The villagers dream of a day when their sorrows will vanish like cotton, and they can finally live and enjoy the freedom they've been denied for generations. The repeated calls to the "troublesome boy" serve as a direct challenge to the oppressors, while the community's resolve to dance and sing, even amidst their struggles, highlights their unbreakable spirit and hope for a future where they can laugh freely and reclaim their dignity. The song is a powerful blend of local dialect, humor, and a profound message of resistance and the pursuit of self-determination.

Music Video

Kottikara Payalae official music video

Song Details

Song NameKottikara Payalae
Singersமீனாட்சி இளையராஜா மற்றும் ஷான் ரோல்டன்
LyricistNS Ponkumar
LanguageTamil