Kottungadi Ketti Melam Cover Art

Kottungadi Ketti Melam Lyrics

From the movie Kanne Radha

Kottungadi Ketti Melam Song Lyrics is the track from Kanne Radha Tamil Film – 1982, Starring Karthik, Radha, Thengai Srinivasan, V. K. Ramasamy, Vadivukarasi, Vanitha Krishnachandran, Raja, Gundu Kalyanam, Ramarajan. This song was sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன். The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Vaali.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistVaali

Singers

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Singerமலேசியா வாசுதேவன்

Star Cast

Kottungadi ketti melam Naan irukken pakka melam
Kottungadi ketti melam Naan irukken pakka melam
Ooru mulukka Satham kaadhu polakka
Adha thattiyavan ketkuradhu Ettiyavan paakuradhu

Adidaa thammu pididaa
Kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu
Haan kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu

Paapaa maamaa Paapaa maamaa pakkathilae
Andha surangalum Aaduthu vetkathilae
Needhaan maamaa Maamaari somaari maamaa

Maaman valartha kili Manja poosi kulicha kili
Kaaman kanai erinju Kattazhagan pudicha kili
Aalaiyitta karumbaattam Angamellaam nogaiyilae
Maalaiyittu kondu poga Maapillai thaan vandhaaraam

Appan romba killadi Aaththaa periya vaayadi
Ippa ingae penn edukka Thappa vandha appaavi
Therinja varuvaana Purinjaa thoduvaana
Ada maanga madaiyan Ivan thaana
Thattungadi mathalathai Kaattungadi kattra vithai

Adidaa thammu pididaa
Kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu
Haa haa kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu

Kottungadi ketti melam Naan irukken pakka melam

Ponnu nalla maina thaan Polladhavan nainaa thaan
Nikka vechu kuthu vittaa Sappa mookku chinathaan
Inimae mariyaadhae Unakku kidaiyaadhae
Ada morachaa verachaa nadakkadhae Oodhungadi vaathiyatha ootungadi aanavatha

Adidaa thammu pididaa Kuthuuravan
Ippo kuthuravan paththamadai sellamuthu Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu

Kottungadi ketti melam Naan irukken pakka melam
Ooru mulukka Satham kaadhu polakka
Adha thattiyavan ketkuradhu Ettiyavan paakuradhu

Whistling :

Adidaa thammu pididaa
Kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu
Haan haa kuthuuravan paththamadai sellamuthu
Avan kuththurathu eppavumae dappaanguthu

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, "Kottungadi Ketti Melam," from the 1982 film 'Kanne Radha,' is a vibrant and energetic folk number, likely performed during a festive occasion such as a wedding or a village celebration. The lyrics are filled with playful banter, teasing, and boisterous declarations, characteristic of traditional Tamil folk songs. The singer, presumably a male character, calls upon women to beat the auspicious drums (Ketti Melam) while he plays the side drum, creating a loud, joyous atmosphere for the entire village to witness. The song introduces a character named Pathamadai Chellamuthu, whose drumming is always a lively "Dappankuthu" rhythm, setting a high-spirited tone.

The song humorously describes the bride as a "parrot raised by the uncle" who has been caught by a handsome groom, implying a love match or an arranged marriage with affection. It then playfully taunts the groom, calling him an "innocent fool" who has mistakenly come to take a girl from a family with a clever father and a talkative mother. The lyrics continue with light-hearted insults and challenges, urging everyone to play the instruments and show off their skills, all while maintaining a celebratory and teasing mood. The overall theme is one of communal joy, playful ribbing, and the infectious energy of folk music during a significant event.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kottungadi Ketti Melam?

Kottungadi Ketti Melam is sung by மலேசியா வாசுதேவன்.

Which movie is Kottungadi Ketti Melam from?

The song Kottungadi Ketti Melam is featured in the movie Kanne Radha.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kottungadi Ketti Melam?

The lyrics for Kottungadi Ketti Melam were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Kottungadi Ketti Melam lyrics?

Yes! Kottungadi Ketti Melam lyrics from Kanne Radha include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kottungadi Ketti Melam lyrics?

This song, "Kottungadi Ketti Melam," from the 1982 film 'Kanne Radha,' is a vibrant and energetic folk number, likely performed during a festive occasion such as a wedding or a village celebration. The lyrics are filled with playful banter, teasing, and boisterous declarations, characteristic of traditional Tamil folk songs. The singer, presumably a male character, calls upon women to beat the auspicious drums (Ketti Melam) while he plays the side drum, creating a loud, joyous atmosphere for the entire village to witness. The song introduces a character named Pathamadai Chellamuthu, whose drumming is always a lively "Dappankuthu" rhythm, setting a high-spirited tone. The song humorously describes the bride as a "parrot raised by the uncle" who has been caught by a handsome groom, implying a love match or an arranged marriage with affection. It then playfully taunts the groom, calling him an "innocent fool" who has mistakenly come to take a girl from a family with a clever father and a talkative mother. The lyrics continue with light-hearted insults and challenges, urging everyone to play the instruments and show off their skills, all while maintaining a celebratory and teasing mood. The overall theme is one of communal joy, playful ribbing, and the infectious energy of folk music during a significant event.

Song Details

Song NameKottungadi Ketti Melam
Singersமலேசியா வாசுதேவன்
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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