Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri Lyrics
From the movie Koondukkili
Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri Song Lyrics is the track from Koondukkili Tamil Film – 1954, Starring Sivaji Ganesan, M. G. Ramachandran, B. S. Saroja, Kuchalakumari, Friend Ramasamy, V. M. Ezhumalai, E. R. Sahadevan, T. P. Muthulakshmi, G. Sakunthala, K. S. Angamuthu. This song was sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன், கே. வி. மகாதேவன். The music was composed by K. V. Mahadevan. Lyrics works penned by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass.
Track Credits & Star Cast
Music & Lyrics
Singers
Star Cast
Raamanae aandaalenna Raavanan aandaalenna
Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Raappagal alanjaalenna Naai pola thirinjaalenna
Raamanae aandaalenna Raavanan aandaalenna
Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Maanathodu vaazhndhaalenna Mariyaadhaiyaai irundhaal
Maanathodu vaazhndhaalenna Mariyaadhaiyaai irundhaal enna
Maadha kazhivilae naanayam pogudhu Maadham muppadhum vaangiyum kattala
Males : Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Panja kaalam vandhaalenna Pattiniyaa setthaalenna
Panja kaalam vandhaalenna Pattiniyaa setthaalenna
Baadhaam alvaa janghiri koottam Padaadobamaai vaazhndhidum
Naatilae
Males : Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Irumbu pettiyilae Panathai vaikka
Idamae illaadha nerukkadi
Aamaamppaa
Irumbu pettiyilae Panathai vaikka
Idamae illaadha nerukkadi
Ilaippu kalaiappu Illaadhu uzhaichu
Kadanil kidandhaan adikkadi
Aamaamppaa
Ilaippu kalaiappu Illaadhu uzhaichu
Kadanil kidandhaan adikkadi
Enakkum unakkum Sambalam vaangina
Rendaam naalae nerukkadi
Aang…
Ezhettu pillai kuttigalodu Vaazha pirandhavan ennaa seivaan
Males : Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Ettu naala alaiyaa alanjum Rendanaa laabamum illaiyandro
Ellaa maarkettum dallandro
Yaemi chaesari raamaa dappandhaa Yekkada poyindho
Ae…ae… ennaandi solvadhu Engaendu povadhu…uuuuuu
Male Chorus : Aahaa…haa…varae vaa…
Ennaandi solvadhu Engaendu povadhu
Endha chaamiyum yenendu kekkalae Ennaandi solvadhu
Engaendu povadhu Endha chaamiyum yenendu kekkalae
Kekkalae Yenendu kekkalae
Boovaa thindaanaa Illaiyaandu paakkalae
Boovaa thindaanaa Illaiyaandu paakkalae
Raappagal alanjaalenna
Male Chorus : Aamaam
Naai pola thirinjaalenna
Paathaalum nadakkaadhu Panath thirudi pizhaichaalum nadakkaadhu
Kaa kaa
Kaa kaa kaakaa pudichum mudiyaadhu
Daekkaa koduthavan nimindhu kittaan Panathai thaedi koduthavan
Paduthu kittaan
Kaakkaa pudichavan pozhaichi kittaan
Namba kaalamellaamae paadu pattaalum
Males : Raatthirikkae boovaavukkae lottery Vaazhkkai light eriya
Panandhaanae battery
Song Meaning & Analysis
This song from the 1954 film 'Koondukkili' is a poignant commentary on the harsh realities of economic disparity and the struggles of the common person. It cynically questions the impact of governance, suggesting that whether it's a benevolent ruler like Rama or a tyrannical one like Ravana, the fate of the poor remains unchanged. The lyrics emphasize that money is the sole 'battery' that powers life, highlighting its indispensable role in survival. It laments the futility of honest hard work, where even after toiling day and night, one struggles to make ends meet, while the wealthy live in opulence.
The song further delves into the everyday crises faced by ordinary people: the quick depletion of wages, the burden of large families, and the lack of profit despite relentless effort. It expresses a sense of helplessness and abandonment, feeling that no divine power acknowledges their suffering. The lyrics critically observe that those who resort to deceit or flattery often prosper, while the honest and hardworking are left in debt and despair. It's a timeless reflection on social injustice and the enduring struggle for dignity and survival in a world driven by wealth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri?
Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri is sung by டி. எம். சௌந்தரராஜன், கே. வி. மகாதேவன்.
Which movie is Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri from?
The song Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri is featured in the movie Koondukkili.
Who wrote the lyrics for Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri?
The lyrics for Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri were written by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass with music composed by K. V. Mahadevan.
Is English translation available for Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri lyrics?
Yes! Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri lyrics from Koondukkili include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Raatthirikku Boovaavukku Laatteri lyrics?
This song from the 1954 film 'Koondukkili' is a poignant commentary on the harsh realities of economic disparity and the struggles of the common person. It cynically questions the impact of governance, suggesting that whether it's a benevolent ruler like Rama or a tyrannical one like Ravana, the fate of the poor remains unchanged. The lyrics emphasize that money is the sole 'battery' that powers life, highlighting its indispensable role in survival. It laments the futility of honest hard work, where even after toiling day and night, one struggles to make ends meet, while the wealthy live in opulence. The song further delves into the everyday crises faced by ordinary people: the quick depletion of wages, the burden of large families, and the lack of profit despite relentless effort. It expresses a sense of helplessness and abandonment, feeling that no divine power acknowledges their suffering. The lyrics critically observe that those who resort to deceit or flattery often prosper, while the honest and hardworking are left in debt and despair. It's a timeless reflection on social injustice and the enduring struggle for dignity and survival in a world driven by wealth.
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