T. M. Soundararajan, P. Susheela, and ensemble perform ‘Kaatrulla Pothe’ from the album Thayum Magalum. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer P. S. Diwakar create a motivational anthem with an energetic score about seizing opportunities.
Kaatrulla Pothe
K. J. Jesudas | T. M. Soundararajan • From “Thayum Magalum”
Kaatrulla Pothe Lyrics Meaning K. J. Jesudas | T. M. Soundararajan | Thayum Magalum
Kannadasan contrasts action with inaction, stating determination prevents defeat while delay causes missed victories. The lyricist uses a lion cub analogy to assert inherent strength cannot diminish through neglect.
Katrulle Pothe Thootrikka VenumWinnow the chaff while the wind blows
Gavanathil Vaiyadiyo Hoi HoiMark my words, girl, hoi hoi
Gavanatahil VaiyadiyoiMark my words closely now
Paruvathai Paarthu Paiyir Seiya VenumSow your seeds when the season fits
Paadupattathaan AruvadaiyaagumOnly toil brings the harvest home
Samayathai Maranthaa Thirumba VarathuWaste time once, and it never returns
Gavanathil Vaiyadiyo Hoi HoiMark my words, girl, hoi hoi
Gavanatahil VaiyadiyoiMark my words closely now
Katrulle Pothe Thootrikka VenumWinnow the chaff while the wind blows
Gavanathil Vaiyadiyo Hoi HoiMark my words, girl, hoi hoi
Gavanatahil VaiyadiyoiMark my words closely now
Thuninthu Vital Tholvi IllaiDare to act, and failure dies
Thoongivitaal VetrivillaiSlumber on, and victory flies
Paarvayile ThelivirunthaaIf your gaze holds clarity
Paadhai Vegu ThooramillaiThe path ahead isn’t far to tread
Vetri Kondaaduven Naanum VeeranadiI’ll celebrate the win, I’m a warrior too
Vetri Kondaaduven Naanum VeeranadiI’ll celebrate the win, I’m a warrior too
Vetri KondaaduvenI’ll celebrate the win
Singathin KuttiA lion’s cub
Siru Nariyaai PovathillaiNever shrinks into a little fox
Seeraaga Valarntha PillaiA child raised the righteous way
Veenaaga PoavathillaiWon’t ever go to waste
Singathin Kutti Singathin KuttiA lion’s cub, a lion’s cub
Siru Nariyaai PovathillaiNever shrinks into a little fox
Seeraaga Valarntha PillaiA child raised the righteous way
Veenaaga PoavathillaiWon’t ever go to waste
Singathin Kutti Aaha Singathin KuttiA lion’s cub, oh yes, a lion’s cub
Saami Unndu Boomi UnnduThere’s a God, and there’s the Earth
Sathiyam VellumadiTruth is bound to conquer, girl
Dhrammam Endrum VaazhumRighteousness lives forevermore
Endre Dheivam SollumadiSo the Divine declares to us
Idhu Ulladhu UllapadiFacts are facts, plain to see
Naam Sonnathu SonnabadiWe kept the word we gave
Naam Kaanbathu VetriyadiVictory is what we behold
Ellam Kadavul Vitta VazhiIt’s all the path God paved
Vetri Kondaaduvom Naamum VeeraradiWe’ll celebrate the win, we’re warriors too
Vetri Kondaaduvom Naamum VeeraradiWe’ll celebrate the win, we’re warriors too
Vetri KondaaduvomWe’ll celebrate the win
Kaatrulla Pothe Music Video
Thayum Magalum’s message connects timely effort to success. The Kaatrulla Pothe lyrics translation frames victory as earned through decisive action, not luck.