Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom Lyrics Translation – Kalyanam Panni Paar | K. Rani | Nageswara Rao

“Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom” is a duet by Nageswara Rao and K. Rani from the album Kalyanam Panni Paar. The song features lyrics by Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and music by Ghantasala. It opens with a competitive vow to “throw a wedding and make a statement.”

Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom Lyrics Translation – Kalyanam Panni Paar | K. Rani | Nageswara Rao

Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom

K. Rani | Nageswara Rao • From “Kalyanam Panni Paar”

Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Composer
Ghantasala

Kalyanam Panni Paar’s Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom Lyrics Translation

The boastful hunt for a “first-class groom” escalates to a comedic extreme, suggesting they will bring him back by force. This search extends from Mysore to the made-up city of “Kitharaas,” showing their limitless ambition. The meaning of the ‘Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom’ lyrics points to a mission for social status.

Kalyanam Seithu KattiduvomWe’ll throw a wedding and make a statement,
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Mysore Malabar HyderapathMysore, Malabar, Hyderabad,
Bambai PathAll the way to Bombay.
Madharas Kitharas Valai VeesiduvomIn Madras and beyond, we will cast our net,
SagapasOh yes!
Mysore Malabar HyderapathMysore, Malabar, Hyderabad,
Madharas Kitharas Valai VeesiduvomIn Madras and beyond, we will cast our net.
Varathatchanaithan Edhu KettalumeWhatever dowry they may ask,
Vangi Kolveer Ena Vari IraiththeWe’ll declare that we are ready to pay.
Kalyanam Seithu KattiduvomWe’ll throw a wedding and make a statement,
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Coat Pant Watch ChainsWith his coat, pants, watch, and chains,
Attu Kombu KiruppingaralsuAnd a mustache curled like a ram’s horn.
Firstu Classah Mappillai ParththuWe’ll spot a first-class groom,
Balathkarama Azhaiththu VanthuAnd bring him here by force.
Kalyanam Seithu KattiduvomWe’ll throw a wedding and make a statement,
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Bajji Bonda Idli ChutneyBajji, Bonda, Idli, and Chutney,
Badam Halwa Barfi JangiriBadam Halwa, Barfi, and Jangiri.
Theksha Niraiya Coffee PottuWe’ll pour out plenty of fine coffee,
Jamajamava Virunthugal SeivomAnd prepare a truly magnificent feast.
Kalyanam Seithu KattiduvomWe’ll throw a wedding and make a statement,
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Thanga Pallakkile Mappillai PonnumThe bride and groom in a golden palanquin,
Thanga Pallakkile Mappillai PonnumThe bride and groom in a golden palanquin,
Thalamum Melamum Pippiri PippiripeeWith rhythms and melodies going ‘Pippiri Pippiripee’.
Thanjavur Band Thuththuru ThuththuruthoorThe Thanjavur Band goes ‘Thuththuru Thuththuruthoor’,
Thanjavur Band Thuththuru ThuththuruthoorThe Thanjavur Band goes ‘Thuththuru Thuththuruthoor’,
Par Damaram Danga KottiAs the thunderous drums beat on.
Kalyanam Seithu KattiduvomWe’ll throw a wedding and make a statement,
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.
Nam Kariyaththil Kodi NattiduvomAnd plant our flag of victory in this mission.

Kalyaanam Seidhu Kaattiduvom Music Video

The song details grand feasts and the specific sounds of the Thanjavur Band. A wedding becomes a performance of social standing instead of a personal union. This creates a satirical picture of a family competing for prestige through an extravagant event.