Govind Vasantha composes ‘Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi’ for the album Bumper, featuring Kapil Kapilan’s commanding vocals. Lyricist Karthik Netha crafts a tribute to Thoothukudi’s working-class resilience and coastal identity. The track pulses with local pride for landmarks like the Thamirabarani river and Gulf of Mannar.
Released: June 25, 2023
Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi
Govind Vasantha | Kapil Kapilan • From “Bumper”
Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi Lyrics Meaning Govind Vasantha | Kapil Kapilan | Bumper
Karthik Netha lists Thoothukudi’s contradictions: salt pans and scorching heat alongside pearl fisheries. His verses note factory labor and caste divisions but stress shared humanity. One couplet describes days smelling of sweat, another observes conflicts balanced by unbreakable family bonds.
Kudi Kudi Thoothukkudi Kudi KudiIt’s the settlement, the settlement of Thoothukudi.
Thamirabarani Velaiyadum OoradiIt’s the town where the Thamirabarani river plays.
Kudi Kudi Adhikkudi Kudi KudiAn ancient clan, a primal settlement.
Yerikadal Pattanam Yevannalum SokkanumIn this coastal city where the sea rises, anyone would be mesmerized.
Kadalamma IndhalaMother Sea is right here.
Panimadha AndhalaMother Mary, Our Lady of Snows, is over there.
Thiruchendhoor NammodaThe holy town of Thiruchendur is with us.
Seakkali RajaliOur friends are like soaring eagles.
Muththu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Pearl City, my people.
Uppu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Salt City, my people.
Vekka Mannu Idhu MakkaThis is the land of scorching heat, my people.
Raththa Uravundu Makka MakkaWe share deep blood ties here, folks.
Mannar Valaguda PakkamWe are near the Gulf of Mannar.
Manam Undu Enga PakkamWe have honor on our side.
Sanda Undu Nalap PakkamThere are fights on all four sides.
Sondha Bandhangalum EkkachakkamBut our friends and relatives are countless too.
Aalai Irukku Velai IrukkuThere are factories and there is work.
Nombalamum Nooru IrukkuThere are a hundred pains and struggles.
Sadhi Irukku Veli IrukkuThere are caste divisions and fences.
Meeri Oru Eeram IrukkuBut beyond that, there is a distinct kindness.
Rosamirukku PasamirukkuThere is self-respect, there is affection.
Vesamirukku Vade MakkaThere are disguises too, come on folks.
Onnu Manna OttikkittuLet’s stick together as one.
Pattaiya OoththikkadePour a stiff drink.
Siluppatta SirippazhagiA beauty with a nonchalant smile.
Sandhaikku Mandhaikku PonaIf she heads to the market or the gathering.
Mappula Mainaru MakkaThe young man is high on spirits, folks.
Parandhu Ponnuva Edhiril NikkanHe flies over to stand right before the girl.
Sooriyana Thalaiyil SemandhuCarrying the burning sun on their heads.
Vazhkkaiya Nadaththum KoottamThe crowd that runs life.
Vearvaiyil Manakkum NalumDays that smell of honest sweat.
Makka Makka MakkaFolks, folks, folks.
Mandhira PattanamA magical city.
Muththu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Pearl City, my people.
Uppu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Salt City, my people.
Vekka Mannu Idhu MakkaThis is the land of scorching heat, my people.
Raththa Uravundu Makka MakkaWe share deep blood ties here, folks.
Mannar Valaguda PakkamWe are near the Gulf of Mannar.
Manam Undu EngapakkamWe have honor on our side.
Sanda Undu Nalap PakkamThere are fights on all four sides.
Sondha Bandhangalum EkkachakkamBut our friends and relatives are countless too.
Uppangudi Enga OorulaIn our salt-pan village.
Sattambilla Romba PerulaMany carry the reputation of rowdy leaders.
Aattakadichi MattakadichiDevouring goat and beef alike.
RoottapudippanHe will rule the streets.
Vela Vetti Engum PovalaHe didn’t go for any job or work.
Kinnippetti Kasunj CheakkalaThe small box didn’t save any money.
Angathirudi Inga ThirudiStealing a bit here and there.
Kudi KudippanHe just drinks and drinks.
Panandhoppum Kulasami DeThe palm grove is our family deity.
Thorava Illadha KadalveedudeThe sea is a home without doors.
Summa Verum Vaya ChavaikkadhadeDon’t just chew on empty air.
Aattukarichora EduththangadeBring out that mutton curry rice.
Kudi Kudi Thoothukkudi Kudi KudiIt’s the settlement, the settlement of Thoothukudi.
Ammaiyum Appanum Arasanda MakudiThis is the realm our mothers and fathers ruled.
Kudi Kudi Thoothukkudi Kudi KudiIt’s the settlement, the settlement of Thoothukudi.
Madhanimar Pattanam Manasara MechanumA city of sisters-in-law, you must praise it wholeheartedly.
Annachi IndhalayBrother is right here.
Sarayam IndhalaThe local brew is right here.
Vesada VendamlaWe don’t need any pretense.
Seakkali SeakkaliFriends, friends.
Muththu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Pearl City, my people.
Uppu Nagar Idhu MakkaThis is the Salt City, my people.
Vekka Mannu Idhu MakkaThis is the land of scorching heat, my people.
Raththa Uravundu Makka MakkaWe share deep blood ties here, folks.
Mannar Valaguda PakkamWe are near the Gulf of Mannar.
Manam Undu EngapakkamWe have honor on our side.
Sanda Undu Nalap PakkamThere are fights on all four sides.
Sondha Bandhangalum EkkachakkamBut our friends and relatives are countless too.
Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi Music Video
Thoothukudi’s identity as both gritty and majestic drives the Kudi Kudi Thoothukudi Kudi lyrics translation. Govind Vasantha’s Bumper track frames the city’s culture through labor, kinship, and coastal symbolism. The lyrics meaning centers on collective endurance in a salt-rich landscape.