Thottathula Paathi Katti Lyrics
From the movie Velaikaran
Thottathula Paathi Katti Song Lyrics is the track from Velaikaran Tamil Film – 1987, Starring Rajinikanth, Amala Akkineni, Sarath Babu, K R Vijaya, Nassar, V. K. Ramasamy, Delhi Ganesh, Senthil, Pallavi, Shihan Hussaini. This song was sung by எஸ்.பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம், சாய்பாபா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Mu. Metha.
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Star Cast
Yenguthae manam inba naalilae Thoonguthae janam intha raavilae
Thaanguthae gunam bodhai vaazhvilae Yenguthae thinam paadum paadalai
Yenguthae manam Thoonguthae janam
Thaanguthae kunam Yenguthae thinam
Hahhathinam
Thinam thinam oru koottam Mayilgalin nadamaattam
Malargalum thalaiyaattum Iravugal arangetram
Kanavugal valarum Kavithaigal malarum
Idhu thaan nam thottam Heyhaekanavugal valarum
Kavithaigal malarum Idhu thaan nam thottam
Idhu thaan nam thottam …thottam
Thannanaana thanthanannaa Thannanaana thanthanannaa…
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
{Sothukulla paathiya kattura Pattanam pattanamae
Konjam kettiyaaga illaatti Manasu kettidum kettidumae} (2)
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Lallaa lalaaaa Lallaa lalaaaa
Lallaa lalaaaa Lalalalalalalalalalalala
{Singaaramaa ooru idhu Chennaiyinnu peru
Oorai suththi oduthaiiyaa Koovam aaru} (2)
Thottaalum kai manakkum Thotta idam poo manakkum
Koovamunnu peru sonnaa Sonnavanga vaai manakkum
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
{Sothukulla paathiya kattura Pattanam pattanamae
Konjam kettiyaaga illaatti Manasu kettidum kettidumae} (2)
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Turuturu turuturu tututruuu Turuturu turuturu tututruuu
Tururtu turutu tutu ruu ruu Tururtu turutu tutu ruu ruu
{Kalloorikku ponaa Kanni ponnu meenaa
Kallooriya padichadhula Karbam aanaa} (2)
Katchigalum vaangi ingae Kattidangal vachirukku
Kastappadum ezhaikkellaam Kattaantharai thaan irukku
Kalyaana mandapangal Katti vaichu kaathirukku
Kaigalilae kaasu illa Kanni ponnu mooththirukku
Innamum kadhaiya sollattumaa Kuppaiya koodaiyil allattumaa
Innamum kadhaiya sollattumaa Kuppaiya koodaiyil allattumaa
Solvathu onnu seivadhu onnu Pattanam kaigalai suttathannae
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
Thottaththula paathi katti Paathirukken paathirukken
{Sothukulla paathiya kattura Pattanam pattanamae
Konjam kettiyaaga illaatti Manasu kettidum kettidumae} (2)
{Thannanaana thannana thannana Thannana thannananaa
Thannaa thannanaana thannana Thannana thannana thannana naa}
{Lallalaala lallala lallala Lallala lallala ye…
Lallalaala lallala Lallala lallala lallala laa…} (2)
Lallalaala laalalallaahe Lallalaala laalalallaahe
Lallalaala laalalallaa Lallalaala laalalallaa
Song Meaning & Analysis
Initially, "Thottathula Paathi Katti" presents a vibrant, almost celebratory atmosphere, describing a garden where dreams blossom and peacocks dance, hinting at the allure of city life. However, this idyllic imagery quickly gives way to a sharp social commentary, a hallmark of the movie 'Velaikaran'. The song uses the metaphor of 'making beds in the garden' to contrast with 'making beds within food' in the city, highlighting the struggle for basic sustenance and the hardening of hearts in the urban jungle.
The lyrics then directly criticize the harsh realities of Chennai, sarcastically praising the polluted Cooum river and exposing the stark economic disparities where the rich build lavish structures while the poor are left with barren land. It touches upon moral decay with the poignant story of a college girl, Meena, and the plight of aged, unmarried women due to lack of dowry. The repeated rhetorical question, "Shall I tell more stories? Shall I scoop up the garbage in a basket?" underscores the deep disillusionment with the city's hypocrisy and its broken promises, ultimately suggesting that the city's deceptive ways have led to its own downfall.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the singer of Thottathula Paathi Katti?
Thottathula Paathi Katti is sung by எஸ்.பி. பாலசுப்ரமணியம், சாய்பாபா.
Which movie is Thottathula Paathi Katti from?
The song Thottathula Paathi Katti is featured in the movie Velaikaran.
Who wrote the lyrics for Thottathula Paathi Katti?
The lyrics for Thottathula Paathi Katti were written by Mu. Metha with music composed by Ilayaraja.
Is English translation available for Thottathula Paathi Katti lyrics?
Yes! Thottathula Paathi Katti lyrics from Velaikaran include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.
What is the meaning of Thottathula Paathi Katti lyrics?
Initially, "Thottathula Paathi Katti" presents a vibrant, almost celebratory atmosphere, describing a garden where dreams blossom and peacocks dance, hinting at the allure of city life. However, this idyllic imagery quickly gives way to a sharp social commentary, a hallmark of the movie 'Velaikaran'. The song uses the metaphor of 'making beds in the garden' to contrast with 'making beds within food' in the city, highlighting the struggle for basic sustenance and the hardening of hearts in the urban jungle. The lyrics then directly criticize the harsh realities of Chennai, sarcastically praising the polluted Cooum river and exposing the stark economic disparities where the rich build lavish structures while the poor are left with barren land. It touches upon moral decay with the poignant story of a college girl, Meena, and the plight of aged, unmarried women due to lack of dowry. The repeated rhetorical question, "Shall I tell more stories? Shall I scoop up the garbage in a basket?" underscores the deep disillusionment with the city's hypocrisy and its broken promises, ultimately suggesting that the city's deceptive ways have led to its own downfall.