T. M. Soundarajan, P. Leela, and K. Jamunarani perform ‘Kuttugalai Sollanuma’ from G. Ramanathan’s album *Kalyanikku Kalyanam*. Lyricist Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram shapes a rhythmic debate between urban pride and rural values through sharp exchanges.
Kuttugalai Sollanuma
P. Leela | T. M. Soundarajan • From “Kalyanikku Kalyanam”
Kuttugalai Sollanuma Lyrics Translation P. Leela | T. M. Soundarajan | Kalyanikku Kalyanam
The singers question city pretensions with lines like ‘Is the city’s artificiality trivial?’ while defending village traditions. Ramanathan’s composition keeps the energy high as both sides trade critiques about education and social customs.
Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyile AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattinathu Pagattellam ElachamaIs the city’s pretentiousness really so trivial?
Allivittaal PodhumIf I just throw it all away, it’s enough,
Vilanghi Pogum Velichamaand the light will finally become clear.
Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyile AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattinathu Pagattellam ElachamaIs the city’s pretentiousness really so trivial?
Allivittaal PodhumIf I just throw it all away, it’s enough,
Vilanghi Pogum Velichamaand the light will finally become clear.
Pattinam KettakettukkuThe city’s in such a state of decay,
Pattikaadu Mattaminnuyet it thinks the countryside’s inferior,
Paraparappa Kaiyai Thatti Pazhikkudhuand it claps its hands mockingly in excitement.
Pattinam KettakettukkuThe city’s in such a state of decay,
Pattikaadu Mattaminnuyet it thinks the countryside’s inferior,
Paraparappa Kaiyai Thatti Pazhikkudhuand it claps its hands mockingly in excitement.
Ange Paarthavanga Thittum BodhuWhen those who’ve seen it start to scold,
Vaarthaigalai Kottum Bodhuand pour out their harsh words,
Kaathadikkira Pakkam Ellam Sirikkidhuevery direction the wind blows starts laughing.
Ange Paarthavanga Thittum BodhuWhen those who’ve seen it start to scold,
Vaarthaigalai Kottum Bodhuand pour out their harsh words,
Kaathadikkira Pakkam Ellam Sirikkidhuevery direction the wind blows starts laughing.
Andha Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal those secrets?
Koodaiyile AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattinathu Pagattellam ElachamaIs the city’s pretentiousness really so trivial?
Allivittaal PodhumIf I just throw it all away, it’s enough,
Vilanghi Pogum Velichamaand the light will finally become clear.
Pagal Veshakkararai PolLike actors wearing masks in broad daylight,
Mugaraigalai Maathikkidathey constantly change their faces,
Podariyile Purandu Ezhundhu Varuvangaand they’ll emerge rolling out from the bushes.
Pagal Veshakkararai PolLike actors wearing masks in broad daylight,
Mugaraigalai Maathikkidathey constantly change their faces,
Podariyile Purandu Ezhundhu Varuvangaand they’ll emerge rolling out from the bushes.
Innum Sagalarukkum TherinjirukkumEveryone will eventually find out,
Thalaiyai Vetti Suruttikittuhow they roll up their heads to hide,
Valaiyai Katti Marachikkittu Thirivangawandering around hidden behind a net.
Innum Sagalarukkum TherinjirukkumEveryone will eventually find out,
Thalaiyai Vetti Suruttikittuhow they roll up their heads to hide,
Valaiyai Katti Marachikkittu Thirivangawandering around hidden behind a net.
Andha Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal those secrets?
Koodaiyile AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattinathu Pagattellam ElachamaIs the city’s pretentiousness really so trivial?
Allivittaal PodhumIf I just throw it all away, it’s enough,
Vilanghi Pogum Velichamaand the light will finally become clear.
Sagalamaana ValigalumFor every kind of pain,
Santhi Thedum Marunthirukkumthere’s a medicine that brings peace.
Sappi Potta MaangottaipolLike a mango stone that’s been sucked dry,
Melivaangathey’ll wither away.
Sagalamaana ValigalumFor every kind of pain,
Santhi Thedum Marunthirukkumthere’s a medicine that brings peace.
Sappi Potta MaangottaipolLike a mango stone that’s been sucked dry,
Melivaangathey’ll wither away.
Silar Sadhaiyai Thookka Sathillaama VizhuvangaSome try to act big but fall down without any strength.
Silar Sadhaiyai Thookka Sathillaama VizhuvangaSome try to act big but fall down without any strength.
Ange Thanakku Porandha Kuzhandhaiyai ThaanOver there, even for her own child,
Thaalatta Mudiyaame Sambalam Koduthuunable to sing a lullaby, she pays a salary,
Aal Pidippaa Pombalaand that woman hires someone else.
Ange Thanakku Porandha Kuzhandhaiyai ThaanOver there, even for her own child,
Thaalatta Mudiyaame Sambalam Koduthuunable to sing a lullaby, she pays a salary,
Aal Pidippaa Pombalaand that woman hires someone else.
Adhukku Thaalam PottuKeeping rhythm to all of that,
Vaal Pidippar Aambalethe man just follows along subserviently.
Adhukku Thaalam PottuKeeping rhythm to all of that,
Vaal Pidippar Aambalethe man just follows along subserviently.
Andha Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal those secrets?
Koodaiyile AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattinathu Pagattellam ElachamaIs the city’s pretentiousness really so trivial?
Allivittaal PodhumIf I just throw it all away, it’s enough,
Vilanghi Pogum Velichamaand the light will finally become clear.
Adiye PendugalaHey you women!
Oru Peru Rakkayi Oru Peru MookayiOne is named Rakkayi, another is Mookayi,
Innum Yeva Perai Kettaalumand whoever else’s name you ask,
Kaathayi Karupayiit’s Kaathayi or Karupayi.
Indha Oorukkum PerukkumFor the fame and glory of this city,
Onga Oldu Muraigalumyour old-fashioned ways are no match.
Paar Pugalum Chennai NagarIn this world-renowned city of Chennai,
Endha Pakkam Koranjirukku Haeitell me, in what way is it lacking? Hey!
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Inge Thalai Valiyum Noiyum VandhaWhen a headache or illness strikes here,
Saamigalai Kumbiduvingayou’ll just pray to your deities.
Innum Jaathagathai PaathuputtuYou’ll look at your horoscopes,
Aadu Kozhi Vettuvingaand sacrifice goats and chickens.
Palavidha Vaithiyamum Padichirukkum DoctoridamTo a doctor who’s studied various medical treatments,
Udal Nilaiyai Solla Maattingayou won’t even explain your condition,
Moochu Ninnu Ponaa Kathuvingabut you’ll start screaming when the breath stops.
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Kai Ezhuthu Poda Kooda Kalvi Arivu IllaameWithout even enough education to sign your name,
Kattai Viral Muthiraiyil Oongawith just a thumbprint seal,
Unga Kadhaigal Ellaam Nadakkudhadiall your affairs are carried out.
Kaalam Pora Vegathile VaanilWhile the world moves at the speed of time,
Kappal Pora Vegathile Ingeand planes fly through the sky over here,
Kanmoodi Velaigalil Kanakku Perugudhadiprogress is multiplying while you keep your eyes closed.
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Unga Kuttugalai SollanumaShould I reveal your secrets?
Koodaiyil AllanumaShould I scoop them up in a basket?
Pattanathai Pazhichu Kattum PappammaOh Pappamma, who tries to mock the city,
Unga Bavusai KonjamI’ve captured your true status,
Padam Pudicha Pappammain a picture, Pappamma.
Kuttugalai Sollanuma Music Video
Decoding the Kuttugalai Sollanuma lyrics translation reveals a balanced view of progress versus tradition. Pattukottai Kalyanasundaram avoids taking sides, letting listeners weigh both perspectives in this cultural dialogue.