Sonnapadi Kelu Cover Art

Sonnapadi Kelu Lyrics

From the movie Singaravelan

Sonnapadi Kelu Song Lyrics is the track from Singaravelan Tamil Film – 1992, Starring Kamal Haasan, Khusbhu Sundar, Sumithra, Jaishankar, Mano, Goundamani, Vadivelu, Charle, Manorama, Nizhalgal Ravi. This song was sung by கமல் ஹாசன். 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

கஹ
Singerகமல் ஹாசன்

Star Cast

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadha Ethainai velai irukku
Athanaiyum ungappana seivaan Naanthana seiyanum
Kaalaila thoppu poitu Ponathu vanthathu pakkanum
Apram inga vanthu thavudu vaikkanum Thanni kattanum
Apram vayalu vaaikaa onna rendaa Po po olunga sonnatha kelu (Dialogue)

Sonnapadi kelu ah Appdi athilla pulla (Dialogue)
Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae Cha cha cha cha cha cha chi

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae
Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Araicha paruthi kotta punnaku naan thaaren
Ahathi keera kattu avukkama naan thaaren
Ada rama rama rama rama oh oh oh dei

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae
Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Araicha paruthi kotta punnaku naan thaaren
Ahathi keera kattu avukkama naan thaaren
Ada rama rama rama rama dei dei dei hey

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Hey hey hey hey…

Maa…maaamaaa Lala la lalal lala la la lala lala la la aaaaaaa
Lala la lalal lala la la lala lala la la aaaaaaa Singara vela singaravela…aaaa
Singara vela singaravela…aaaa

Endi en vellaimma Muttai munpola illayaema
Bamm bamm bamm bamm bamm aaaa Oyyara seval kitta otti ottama poriyaema
Bamm bamm bamm bamm bamm aaaa

Seval kitta neeyum konji kulava venum
Konjaama neeyum pona kunjugal enga thonum (Dialogue)

Seval kitta neeyum konji kulava venum Konjaama neeyum pona kunjugal enga thonum
Sola kathiru kathiru nalla varuthu varuthu Adei maruthu maruthu atha meinja thavaru
En saatai kambu neelam paathirukka neeyum Ada da da da chi
Sonnapadi kelu

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae
Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Araicha paruthi kotta punnaku naan thaaren
Ahathi keera kattu avukkama naan thaaren
Ada rama rama rama rama hey hey hey dei

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Dei dei hey hey

Baa bambam baa bam bam baaa Oooooooooooo
Baa bambam baa bam bam baaa Oooooooooooo
Maaaaamaaadeii Maaaa…aaa…

Ullooru kaalai ellam nee venaanu sollalaiya Eeeya eeya eeya eeeyaa…
Nellore kaalaikitta unna naan kondu sekkalaiya Eeeya eeya eeya eeeyaa…

Un vaadipatti vamsam thaadikombuku pochu
Un kannukutty amsam kannungapadalaachu (Dialogue)

Un vaadipatti vamsam thaadikombuku pochu Un kannukutty amsam kannungapadalaachu
Adi sarasu sarasu peru perusu perusu Antha palasu palasu atha maranthaa thavaru
En saatai kambu neelam paathirukka neeyum Ada da da da chi
Sonnapadi kelu

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhae Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
Araichu paruthi kota punnaku hmmm…mmm Ahathi keera kattu hmmmmmm.mmm
Ada rama rama rama rama dei dei dei dei

Sonnapadi kelu makkar pannadhe Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae
hey hey hey hey hey Sonnapadi kelu…ha ha… makkar pannadhae
Ennudaiya aalu idanjal pannadhae…heyy

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Sonnapadi Kelu,' from the 1992 film 'Singaravelan,' is a comedic and playful piece where Kamal Haasan's character, a village farmer, interacts with his farm animals as if they were human. The initial dialogue sets the scene, with the farmer complaining about his endless chores and instructing his animals to cooperate. He addresses a hen and a bull, giving them specific instructions related to their roles on the farm, from laying eggs to breeding, all while maintaining a humorous and slightly exasperated tone.

The core theme of the song revolves around the anthropomorphic portrayal of farm life and the farmer's deep, albeit bossy, connection with his animals. He teases the hen about its egg-laying and encourages it to mate with the rooster, and similarly, he reminds the bull of its breeding duties, referencing specific cattle lineages. The recurring phrase "Sonnapadi Kelu" (Listen to what I say) underscores his authority and the animals' perceived stubbornness, creating a lighthearted narrative about duty, procreation, and the everyday challenges and joys of rural existence, all delivered with Vaali's witty lyrics and Ilayaraja's lively music.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Sonnapadi Kelu?

Sonnapadi Kelu is sung by கமல் ஹாசன்.

Which movie is Sonnapadi Kelu from?

The song Sonnapadi Kelu is featured in the movie Singaravelan.

Who wrote the lyrics for Sonnapadi Kelu?

The lyrics for Sonnapadi Kelu were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Sonnapadi Kelu lyrics?

Yes! Sonnapadi Kelu lyrics from Singaravelan include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Sonnapadi Kelu lyrics?

This song, 'Sonnapadi Kelu,' from the 1992 film 'Singaravelan,' is a comedic and playful piece where Kamal Haasan's character, a village farmer, interacts with his farm animals as if they were human. The initial dialogue sets the scene, with the farmer complaining about his endless chores and instructing his animals to cooperate. He addresses a hen and a bull, giving them specific instructions related to their roles on the farm, from laying eggs to breeding, all while maintaining a humorous and slightly exasperated tone. The core theme of the song revolves around the anthropomorphic portrayal of farm life and the farmer's deep, albeit bossy, connection with his animals. He teases the hen about its egg-laying and encourages it to mate with the rooster, and similarly, he reminds the bull of its breeding duties, referencing specific cattle lineages. The recurring phrase "Sonnapadi Kelu" (Listen to what I say) underscores his authority and the animals' perceived stubbornness, creating a lighthearted narrative about duty, procreation, and the everyday challenges and joys of rural existence, all delivered with Vaali's witty lyrics and Ilayaraja's lively music.

Song Details

Song NameSonnapadi Kelu
Singersகமல் ஹாசன்
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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