Saanthu Pottu Cover Art

Saanthu Pottu Lyrics

From the movie Veera Thalattu

Saanthu Pottu Song Lyrics is the track from Veera Thalattu Tamil Film – 1998, Starring Murali, Vinita, Khusbhu Sundar, Radhika Sarathkumar, Lakshmi, Rajkiran, Manivannan, Sundarrajan. This song was sung by அருண்மொழி மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Kasthuri Raja.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistKasthuri Raja

Singers

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Singerஅருண்மொழி மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா

Star Cast

Saanthu pottum Santhana pottum
Thala thalakkura sarigai pattum En manasula kokki poduthu
Naagarathinamae

Saanthu pottum Santhana pottum
Thala thalakkura sarigai pattum En manasula kokki poduthu
Naagarathinamae

Nadu chaamathila Urakkam kettadhu
Naagarathinamae Andha kaaranatha
Therinji solladi naagarathinamae

Nadu chaamathila Urakkam kettadhu
Naagarathinamae Andha kaaranatha
Therinji solladi naagarathinamae

Velanja nethu vedichirukku Velanja naathu vedichirukku
Vedala pulla samanjirukku Kadala poovum malarndhu nikkuthu
Aasa raasaavae

Velanja naathu vedichirukku Vedala pulla samanjirukku
Kadala poovum malarndhu nikkuthu Aasa raasaavae

Ada kaninja pazhaththa Kuruvi kothuthu aasa raasaavae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji sollanum aasa raasaavae

Ada kaninja pazhaththa Kuruvi kothuthu aasa raasaavae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji sollanum aasa raasaavae

Paadhi raathiri padhari ezhunthu Paaya viruchi muzhuchirunthen

Ada paadhi raathiri padhari ezhunthu Paaya viruchi muzhuchirunthen
Muzhuchirunthum kanavu vandhathu Naagarathinamae

Paadhi raathiri padhari ezhunthu Paaya viruchi muzhuchirunthen
Muzhuchirunthum kanavu vandhathu Naagarathinamae

Oru maadhiriyaaga Manasu kettadhu naagarathinamae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji solladi naagarathinamae

Soru thanni erangalaiyae Velai seiya thonalaiyae
Soru thanni erangalaiyae Velai seiya thonalaiyae
En nenappum enkitta illaiyae Aasa raasaavae

Soru thanni erangalaiyae Velai seiya thonalaiyae
En nenappum enkitta illaiyae Aasa raasaavae

Oru maadhiriyaa Mayakkam varuthu aasa raasaavae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji sollanum aasaraasaavae

Yeru pudichi uzhugaiyila Yetham katti yerakkaiyila
Yeru pudichi uzhugaiyila Yetham katti yerakkaiyila
Thaarumaara buththi poguthu Naagarathinamae

Yeru pudichi uzhugaiyila Yetham katti yerakkaiyila
Thaarumaara buththi poguthu Naagarathinamae

Raathiri pagalu theriyalaiyae Naagarathinamae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji solladi naagarathinamae

Kodi sananga irukkaiyila Sodi ponnunga sirikkaiyila
Kodi sananga irukkaiyila Sodi ponnunga sirikkaiyila
Aadi adangi naan kidakken Aasa raasaavae

Kodi sananga irukkaiyila Sodi ponnunga sirikkaiyila
Aadi adangi naan kidakken Aasa raasaavae

Adha ooru muzhukka Jaada pesuthu aasa raasaavae
Andha kaaranatha Therinji sollanum aasaraasaavae

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, "Saanthu Pottu," from the movie 'Veera Thalattu,' is a classic folk-style duet that beautifully captures the initial stirrings of love and infatuation between a man and a woman in a rural setting. The lyrics are rich with rustic imagery and metaphors, expressing the protagonists' newfound emotional turmoil. The man is captivated by the woman's traditional adornments – her vermilion and sandalwood dots, and her shimmering saree – which he says "hook his heart." He describes sleepless nights and strange dreams, indicating his mind is consumed by thoughts of her.

The woman, in turn, acknowledges her own transformation, using metaphors like a "ripened pod bursting" and a "groundnut flower blooming" to signify her coming of age and readiness for love. She describes losing her appetite, feeling dizzy, and her thoughts constantly drifting, even while performing daily chores like tilling and drawing water. Both characters are perplexed by these intense feelings and playfully challenge each other to explain the "reason" behind their changed states, hinting at a mutual, unspoken attraction that the entire village seems to notice and gossip about. The song perfectly encapsulates the sweet agony and excitement of budding romance in a traditional village backdrop.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Saanthu Pottu?

Saanthu Pottu is sung by அருண்மொழி மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா.

Which movie is Saanthu Pottu from?

The song Saanthu Pottu is featured in the movie Veera Thalattu.

Who wrote the lyrics for Saanthu Pottu?

The lyrics for Saanthu Pottu were written by Kasthuri Raja with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Saanthu Pottu lyrics?

Yes! Saanthu Pottu lyrics from Veera Thalattu include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Saanthu Pottu lyrics?

This song, "Saanthu Pottu," from the movie 'Veera Thalattu,' is a classic folk-style duet that beautifully captures the initial stirrings of love and infatuation between a man and a woman in a rural setting. The lyrics are rich with rustic imagery and metaphors, expressing the protagonists' newfound emotional turmoil. The man is captivated by the woman's traditional adornments – her vermilion and sandalwood dots, and her shimmering saree – which he says "hook his heart." He describes sleepless nights and strange dreams, indicating his mind is consumed by thoughts of her. The woman, in turn, acknowledges her own transformation, using metaphors like a "ripened pod bursting" and a "groundnut flower blooming" to signify her coming of age and readiness for love. She describes losing her appetite, feeling dizzy, and her thoughts constantly drifting, even while performing daily chores like tilling and drawing water. Both characters are perplexed by these intense feelings and playfully challenge each other to explain the "reason" behind their changed states, hinting at a mutual, unspoken attraction that the entire village seems to notice and gossip about. The song perfectly encapsulates the sweet agony and excitement of budding romance in a traditional village backdrop.

Song Details

Song NameSaanthu Pottu
Singersஅருண்மொழி மற்றும் ஸ்வர்ணலதா
LyricistKasthuri Raja
LanguageTamil

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