Dhyan Sreenivasan and Vishnu Unnikrishnan lead the track ‘Kattupuli’ from the album ‘Bhishmar’. Santhosh Varma writes lyrics that mix metaphors of tigers and sheep, while Ranjin Raj creates a melody that builds tension. The song dives into themes of identity and deception in a chaotic world.
Released: March 2, 2026
Kattupuli
Dhyan Sreenivasan | Vishnu Unnikrishnan • From “Bhishmar”
Lyricist
Santhosh Varma
Composer
Rajin Raj
What is the meaning of Kattupuli Lyrics from Bhishmar?
The songwriter asks, ‘Which one’s the sheep, which is the tiger, who are you, and who am I?’ The line reflects confusion in an era of grand illusions and masks. The lyrics suggest that even our reflections might not show the truth, leaving listeners in a muddled state of thought.
Kaattu Puli Aadu Vesham Ketti VarunnundeA wild tiger’s coming, disguised in a sheep’s clothing
Aaadu Puli Aadu Vesham Ketti Koode NadappundeA tiger’s walking right beside us, dressed up like a sheep
Aadethu Puliyrthu Neeyaaru NjaanaaruWhich one’s the sheep, which is the tiger, who are you, and who am I?
Aaraanu Nerullavan Ennu AarkkumariyillaNobody knows who the honest one is anymore,
Athaanu Nammade Kalikaalamand that’s the nature of our current ‘era of chaos’,
Aamaarattakaalaaman age of ‘grand illusions’ and masks,
Namukku Namme Polum Ariya Vayya Kkalama time where we can’t even recognize our own true selves.
Kaattu Puli Aadu Vesham Ketti VarunnundeThe jungle tiger’s arriving, draped in a sheep’s disguise
Aaadu Puli Aadu Vesham Ketti Koode NadappundeA beast in sheep’s clothing is prowling along with us.
Kannadi Nokkumbol Thannathaan KaanumbolWhile looking in the mirror and seeing your reflection,
Thaan Polum Neraanois even that version of you the truth?
The meaning of ‘Kattupuli’ is about the struggle to find truth in a deceptive world. The Malayalam lyrics explore how identities blur and chaos reigns in modern life.