Kutthalathil Thanni Cover Art

Kutthalathil Thanni Lyrics

From the movie Puthu Paatu

Kutthalathil Thanni Song Lyrics is the track from Puthu Paatu Tamil Film – 1990, Starring Ramarajan, Vaidegi, Suman Ranganathan, Rajeev, Goundamani, Senthil, Senthamarai, Livingston, Karuppu Subbaiah, Vellai Subbaiah. This song was sung by கங்கை அமரன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா. 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

கஅ
Singerகங்கை அமரன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா

Star Cast

Pappaa pabpaen Pappaa pabpaen
Pappaa pab pappaa pab

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa
Verum paara mattum thaan Paattu padikkum
Namma akkaa mattum ingae illannaa Namakku pacha molagaa
Pazhaiya sorum thaan

Hae… akkaavukku Happy birth day
Party irukku oru paattu padichu Paadi dhoolu kelappu

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum

Akkaa aasai akkaa Akkaa america vula
Oru kammaa karai irukkudhaa Naan aasa pattu thaechu kulikka
Nalla manja kezhangirukkudhaa

Ae akkaa america vula Oru kammaak karai irukkudhaa
Ae aitha mava kalai edukka Oru vaaikkaa varappirukkudhaa

Kokku parakkudhaa Kozhiyum thaan koovudhaa
Kokku parakkudhaa Kozhiyum thaan koovudhaa
Kaakkaa irukkudhaa Adhu karuppaa irukkudhaa

Idhu mattum illaiyinnaa Andha ooru enna periya oorukkaa

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum Namma akkaa mattum ingae illannaa
Namakku pacha molagaa Pazhaiya sorum thaan

Hae… akkaavukku Happy birth day
Party irukku oru paattu padichu Paadi dhoolu kelappu

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum padikkum

Modern dress irukkudhu Nalla mallu vaetti thaan kedaikkudhaa
Maadi pala irukkudhu Mamma mann kudisai irukkudhaa

Night club thaan irukkudhu Namma nair kada thaan irukkudhaa
Angae pallikkoodam irukkudhu Aanaa sathunavu thaan kedaikkudhaa

Yakkaa yakkaa kozhi irukkudhaa Nalla kuruvi kedaikkudhaa
Kozhi irukkudhaa Kuruvi kiruvi kedaikkudhaa

Sandhu monaiyila Saadhi sanda nadakkudhaa
Idhu kooda illaiyinnaa Andha ooru enna periya oorukkaa
Yekkaaa

{Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum} (2) Namma akkaa mattum ingae illannaa
Namakku pacha molagaa Pazhaiya sorum thaan

Hae… akkaavukku Happy birth day
Party irukku oru paattu padichu Paadi dhoolu kelappu

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum

Kuthaalathil thanni illannaa Verum paara mattum thaan
Paattu padikkum padikkum

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Kutthalathil Thanni', is a playful and culturally rich folk number from the movie 'Puthu Paatu'. It's presented as a birthday wish for an elder sister, using a charming analogy: just as the famous Kutralam waterfalls lose their essence without water, life would be bland and unfulfilling without the sister's presence. The lyrics then transition into a humorous, yet poignant, comparison between the perceived glamour of foreign lands, specifically America, and the simple, rooted joys of traditional Tamil village life. The song's mood is lighthearted and celebratory, reflecting the warmth of family bonds.

The core of the song lies in its sarcastic questioning of what makes a place truly great. It lists various elements of village life – from pond banks for bathing with turmeric, canal banks for weeding, and the sounds of storks and chickens, to local tea shops, mud huts, and even the government's nutritious meal schemes in schools. By asking if these quintessential village experiences exist in America, the song subtly asserts the value and richness of one's own cultural heritage and familiar surroundings over any foreign allure. It's a celebration of identity, community, and the simple, often overlooked, comforts of home.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Kutthalathil Thanni?

Kutthalathil Thanni is sung by கங்கை அமரன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா.

Which movie is Kutthalathil Thanni from?

The song Kutthalathil Thanni is featured in the movie Puthu Paatu.

Who wrote the lyrics for Kutthalathil Thanni?

The lyrics for Kutthalathil Thanni were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Kutthalathil Thanni lyrics?

Yes! Kutthalathil Thanni lyrics from Puthu Paatu include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Kutthalathil Thanni lyrics?

This song, 'Kutthalathil Thanni', is a playful and culturally rich folk number from the movie 'Puthu Paatu'. It's presented as a birthday wish for an elder sister, using a charming analogy: just as the famous Kutralam waterfalls lose their essence without water, life would be bland and unfulfilling without the sister's presence. The lyrics then transition into a humorous, yet poignant, comparison between the perceived glamour of foreign lands, specifically America, and the simple, rooted joys of traditional Tamil village life. The song's mood is lighthearted and celebratory, reflecting the warmth of family bonds. The core of the song lies in its sarcastic questioning of what makes a place truly great. It lists various elements of village life – from pond banks for bathing with turmeric, canal banks for weeding, and the sounds of storks and chickens, to local tea shops, mud huts, and even the government's nutritious meal schemes in schools. By asking if these quintessential village experiences exist in America, the song subtly asserts the value and richness of one's own cultural heritage and familiar surroundings over any foreign allure. It's a celebration of identity, community, and the simple, often overlooked, comforts of home.

Song Details

Song NameKutthalathil Thanni
Singersகங்கை அமரன் மற்றும் எஸ். பி. சைலஜா
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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