“Kadhalai Sodhichu” from the album Kaithi Kannayiram features singers Sirkazhi Govindarajan and K. Jamuna Rani. Written by A. Maruthakasi with music by K. V. Mahadevan, it opens with the line “Shall I put love to the test?” This sets up a direct challenge instead of a typical romantic exchange.
Kadhalai Sodhichu
K. Jamuna Rani | Sirkazhi Govindarajan • From “Kaithi Kannayiram”
The song progresses as a series of questions and grand answers. He claims his love is bigger than the world, and she asks for its specific color. When he continues with sweet words, she asks if his affection is like that of a “cinema villain” who will eventually leave.
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
Kanniyai Mayakka Than VasamakkaTo charm a maiden and make her your own
Pinnale Thiriyum ValipareThat’s how suitors follow you around
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put love to the test.
Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put love to the test.
Kadalukku Kooda Karaiyum UnduEven the ocean has a shoreline
Karaiyillai Enathu KadhalukkeBut my love has no end
En Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put my love to the test.
Ulagaththai Kattilum Uruvil PeriyathuIt’s larger in form than the world itself
Urundai Vadivam Mattum KidaiyathuAnd it isn’t just a simple sphere
Ulagaththai Kattilum Uruvil PeriyathuIt is greater in size than the entire earth
Urundai Vadivam Mattum KidaiyathuAnd it’s not merely shaped like a globe
Karuppa Veluppa NiraththileIs it black or is it white in color?
Adhai Kattunga Ippothu EngirukkuShow it to me now, where is it?
Karuppa Veluppa NiraththileIn shades of black or shades of white?
Adhai Kattunga Ippothu EngirukkuShow me right now where it can be found
Irukku Va VaIt’s here, come, come
Irukka Aha AhaIs it really? Uh huh
Irukku Va Va VaIt’s here, come on, come
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
ParkkattumaShall I test it?
En Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put my love to the test.
PaththukkalamLet’s test it.
Inippa Pesi Pazhagi PiriyumOne who speaks sweetly, gets close, and then leaves
Cinima Villanin KadhalaIs your love like that of a ‘cinema villain’?
Inippa Pesi Pazhagi PiriyumSpeaking sweetly, growing familiar, only to part ways
Cinima Villanin KadhalaIs that the love of a movie villain?
Siricha Mugaththai ParththumaAfter seeing your smiling face
Nan Cinema Villan AgiduvenHow could I ever become a cinema villain?
Siricha Mugaththai ParththumaOnce I’ve looked upon your smiling face
Nan Cinema Villan AgiduvenWould I truly turn into a movie villain?
Magizhchi AhahahaSuch joy! Ha ha ha
Irukku Va Va VaIt’s here, come on, come
Irukka Va Va VaIs it really? Come on, come
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
ParkkattumaShall I test it?
En Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put my love to the test.
PaththukkalamLet’s test it.
Chandhira Mandalam Azhaiththu SellavaShall I take you to the sphere of the moon?
Georgetteu Sarees Vangi ThallavaShall I shower you with ‘Georgette sarees’?
Chandhira Mandalam Azhaiththu SellavaShould I escort you to the lunar realm?
Georgetteu Sarees Vangi ThallavaOr should I buy you heaps of ‘Georgette sarees’?
Vambu Vatham EdhukkuWhat’s the need for this pointless argument?
Sonna Varththaiyai Mudikka VagaiyirukkaDo you have a way to fulfill your words?
Vambu Vatham EdhukkuWhy bother with these empty disputes?
Sonna Varththaiyai Mudikka VagaiyirukkaIs there any way to make good on your promise?
Irukku Va Va VaIt’s here, come on, come
Irukka Aha AhaIs it really? Uh huh
Irukku Va Va VaIt’s here, come on, come
Kadhalai Sodhichu ParkkattumaShall I put love to the test?
ParkkattumaShall I test it?
En Kadhalai Sodhichu PaththukkalamLet’s put my love to the test.
The entire song is a clever verbal contest between two people. One makes abstract, poetic claims while the other demands concrete, verifiable evidence. This results in a witty argument where love itself is placed on trial, with promises growing more absurd as the test continues.
