Votu Kettu Cover Art

Votu Kettu Lyrics

From the movie Seeman

Votu Kettu Song Lyrics is the track from Seeman Tamil Film – 1994, Starring Karthik, Sukanya, Jai Ganesh, Goundamani, Senthil, Manorama, Silk Smitha, Sindhu, Vadivukarasi. This song was sung by மனோ, டி. எல். மகாராஜன் மற்றும் குழு. 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

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Singerமனோ
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Singerடி. எல். மகாராஜன் மற்றும் குழு

Star Cast

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Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Poster pottu ottattumaa naan annaachi
Maedai maela edupadumaa ini un paechu

Unnoda saedhi therinjadhum veedhi Kollunnu sirikkaadhaa

Kazhudhaiyil yaethi karum pulli kuthi Oorgolam nadathaadhaa

Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Amman koyil soora thaengaa vizhundhu porukkinae

Akkam pakkam veettil ellaam aadu thirudunae

Appo neeyum ezhu maasam kambi ennunae

Buthan pola vaesham pottu fraud pannunae

Adikkadi ingu paetta rowdiyaa Adidhadi sanda pottadhillaiyaa
Karukkalil dhinam paana paanaiyaa Kalakkala ingu kaaichavillaiyaa

Ragupathi raagava raajaa raam Patheetha paavana seethaa raam

Female Chorus : Thagudhiya kaatthil vittaaraam
Thogudhiya kottai vittaaraam

Thirudargal unai pol jeyichaa pochu
Dhinasari satta sabaiyil adidhadi thaan

Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Pulugi pulugi vottukkala kaekkaadhae

Female Chorus : Pulugi pulugi vottukkala kaekkaadhae

Pazhaiya paechu pazhagi pochu yaeikkaadhae

Female Chorus : Pazhaiya paechu pazhagi pochu yaeikkaadhae

Aracha maava thirumba thirumba araikkaadhae

Female Chorus : Aracha maava thirumba thirumba araikkaadhae

Uricha kozhi pola ippo veraikkaadhae

Female Chorus : Uricha kozhi pola ippo veraikkaadhae

Haei haei haei durr…

Chinna veedu naalu vechu kudumbam nadathurae

Kalla thoni maela yaeri sarakku kadathurae

Kappal maela maaman yaerum kaalam nerungudhu

Ippo naanum podum mudichu kazhuthil erangudhu

Vasadhikku pala vaala pidikkirae Padhavikku pala kaala pidikkirae
Manalil ingu kayiru thirikkuarae Madhi kettu nitham vayiru valakkurae

Female Chorus : Ragupathi raagava raajaa raam
Patheetha paavana seethaa raam

Vote-kku rate ah yaethinaaraam Naatta nallaa yaemaathinaaraam

Sarithiram ini mael thirumbum paaru
Thirandadhu makkal padai indru unakkedhirae

Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Poster pottu ottattumaa naan annaachi
Maedai maela edupadumaa ini un paechu

Unnoda saedhi therinjadhum veedhi Kollunnu sirikkaadhaa

Kazhudhaiyil yaethi karum pulli kuthi Oorgolam nadathaadhaa

Vote kaettu roattukku vandha annaachi
Naethu potta aattangal ellaam ennaachu

Poster pottu ottattumaa naan annaachi
Maedai maela edupadumaa ini un paechu…haan

Song Meaning & Analysis

This song, "Votu Kettu," is a scathing political satire from the 1994 Tamil movie 'Seeman'. It directly addresses a corrupt politician, referred to as "Annaachi," who is out campaigning for votes. The lyrics expose his dark past and present misdeeds, questioning his legitimacy and suitability for public office. The singer, acting as the voice of the common people, threatens to reveal the politician's history of petty theft, fraud, illicit brewing, maintaining multiple mistresses, and smuggling, which would lead to public ridicule and his downfall.

The song vividly paints a picture of a politician who has exploited his position, engaged in unethical practices, and now faces the wrath of an awakened populace. It uses strong imagery like parading him on a donkey with black spots, and warns that his past actions will catch up to him. The repeated chorus emphasizes the futility of his current campaign given his history, culminating in a powerful message that the people's collective strength will bring about his end, signifying a call for accountability and justice in the political landscape.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the singer of Votu Kettu?

Votu Kettu is sung by மனோ, டி. எல். மகாராஜன் மற்றும் குழு.

Which movie is Votu Kettu from?

The song Votu Kettu is featured in the movie Seeman.

Who wrote the lyrics for Votu Kettu?

The lyrics for Votu Kettu were written by Vaali with music composed by Ilayaraja.

Is English translation available for Votu Kettu lyrics?

Yes! Votu Kettu lyrics from Seeman include line-by-line English translation, English transliteration, and native Tamil script on Lyricsverse.

What is the meaning of Votu Kettu lyrics?

This song, "Votu Kettu," is a scathing political satire from the 1994 Tamil movie 'Seeman'. It directly addresses a corrupt politician, referred to as "Annaachi," who is out campaigning for votes. The lyrics expose his dark past and present misdeeds, questioning his legitimacy and suitability for public office. The singer, acting as the voice of the common people, threatens to reveal the politician's history of petty theft, fraud, illicit brewing, maintaining multiple mistresses, and smuggling, which would lead to public ridicule and his downfall. The song vividly paints a picture of a politician who has exploited his position, engaged in unethical practices, and now faces the wrath of an awakened populace. It uses strong imagery like parading him on a donkey with black spots, and warns that his past actions will catch up to him. The repeated chorus emphasizes the futility of his current campaign given his history, culminating in a powerful message that the people's collective strength will bring about his end, signifying a call for accountability and justice in the political landscape.

Song Details

Song NameVotu Kettu
MovieSeeman
Singersமனோ, டி. எல். மகாராஜன் மற்றும் குழு
LyricistVaali
LanguageTamil

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