Vethalai Vethalai Cover Art

Vethalai Vethalai Lyrics

From the movie Anbu Kattalai

Vethalai Vethalai Song Lyrics is the track from Anbu Kattalai Tamil Film – 1989, Starring Ramarajan, Pallavi, K R Vijaya, Goundamani, Senthil, Vinu Chakravarthy, Kitty, Kullamani, King Kong. This song was sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா. The music was composed by Ilayaraja. Lyrics works penned by Gangai Amaran.

Track Credits & Star Cast

Music & Lyrics

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Music DirectorIlayaraja
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LyricistGangai Amaran

Singers

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Singerகே. எஸ். சித்ரா

Star Cast

Vethala vethala Kozhundhu vethala
Pathala pathala Enakku pathala sathiyamaa
Kuthaga eduthu suthura suthura Vithaiya marandhu
Vettiya nikkira pathiyamaa Killi eduthu iduchu
Onakkidhu kathu kodukkiren Ulla inikkum sevakkum
Manakkum maamaa

Vethala vethala Kozhundhu vethala
Pathala pathala Enakku pathala sathiyamaa
Kuthaga eduthu suthura suthura Vithaiya marandhu
Vettiya nikkira pathiyamaa

Konjam porunga azhagu yuvaraasaa Manjam virippen onakku pudhu dhinusaa
Konjam porunga azhagu yuvaraasaa Manjam virippen onakku pudhu dhinusaa

Allavum killavum nee thaanae vaaraayo
Kannatha thottu kailaasam paakkaliyo
Allavum killavum nee thaanae vaaraayo
Kannatha thottu kailaasam paakkaliyo

Vandhanam undu Unakkoru sangadhi undu
Mandhiram undu Adhukkoru thandhiram undu
Ada eduthu koduthu padichu mudichu Pudicha kadhaiya padichu padichu
Paappom nee vaa vaa raasaa

Vethala vethala Kozhundhu vethala
Pathala pathala Enakku pathala sathiyamaa
Kuthaga eduthu suthura suthura Vithaiya marandhu
Vettiya nikkira pathiyamaa

Vethala potti irukku madi melae Mathadhu ellaam unga manam polae
Vethala potti irukku madi melae Mathadhu ellaam unga manam polae

Katti mudikkanum joraaga nee thaanae
Atha maganukku mothamum ingae naan thaanae
Katti mudikkanum joraaga nee thaanae
Atha maganukku mothamum ingae naan thaanae
Othiga vechu manasula onnaiyum vechu
Nithira kettu pakkatthula nikkiren sittu
Ada velakku edhukku velicham irukku
Onakkum enakkum vazhakku irukku
Paapaa thee poo paa rasaaa

Vethala vethala Kozhundhu vethala
Pathala pathala Enakku pathala sathiyamaa
Kuthaga eduthu suthura suthura Vithaiya marandhu
Vettiya nikkira pathiyamaa

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, 'Vethalai Vethalai', is a playful and romantic number from the 1989 film 'Anbu Kattalai'. The lyrics, primarily from a woman's perspective, use the metaphor of the betel leaf (vethalai) to express her longing and desire for her beloved. The betel leaf, often chewed with other ingredients to create a red stain, symbolizes love, passion, and intimacy in Tamil culture. The repeated line "Pathala pathala enakku pathala sathiyamaa" (It's not enough, truly not enough for me) conveys her insatiable desire for her partner's affection and presence, urging him to stop being passive and engage with her.

The song is filled with suggestive imagery and invitations, as she promises to spread a new kind of bed for her "handsome prince" and asks if he hasn't yet experienced heaven by touching her cheek. She assures him that she holds secrets, mantras, and tricks for their love, and that she is entirely devoted to him, her "aunt's son." The lyrics paint a picture of a woman eagerly awaiting and actively pursuing her lover, using traditional cultural references to convey a deep, passionate, and slightly teasing romantic sentiment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Vethalai Vethalai?

Vethalai Vethalai is sung by கே. எஸ். சித்ரா.

Which movie is Vethalai Vethalai from?

The song Vethalai Vethalai is featured in the movie Anbu Kattalai.

Who wrote the lyrics for Vethalai Vethalai?

The lyrics for Vethalai Vethalai were written by Gangai Amaran with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Vethalai Vethalai lyrics?

Yes! Vethalai Vethalai lyrics from Anbu Kattalai include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Vethalai Vethalai lyrics?

This song, 'Vethalai Vethalai', is a playful and romantic number from the 1989 film 'Anbu Kattalai'. The lyrics, primarily from a woman's perspective, use the metaphor of the betel leaf (vethalai) to express her longing and desire for her beloved. The betel leaf, often chewed with other ingredients to create a red stain, symbolizes love, passion, and intimacy in Tamil culture. The repeated line "Pathala pathala enakku pathala sathiyamaa" (It's not enough, truly not enough for me) conveys her insatiable desire for her partner's affection and presence, urging him to stop being passive and engage with her. The song is filled with suggestive imagery and invitations, as she promises to spread a new kind of bed for her "handsome prince" and asks if he hasn't yet experienced heaven by touching her cheek. She assures him that she holds secrets, mantras, and tricks for their love, and that she is entirely devoted to him, her "aunt's son." The lyrics paint a picture of a woman eagerly awaiting and actively pursuing her lover, using traditional cultural references to convey a deep, passionate, and slightly teasing romantic sentiment.

Song Details

Song NameVethalai Vethalai
Singersகே. எஸ். சித்ரா
LyricistGangai Amaran
LanguageTamil

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