“Naadake Naadakam” features Alishi Adams and other artists on the album Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hridayahariyaaya Pranayakadha. Lyricist Vaishakh Sugunan and composer Dawn Vincent open the song by introducing a hero named Sureshan. The first verse calls him a great man who can make the entire world turn.
Naadake Naadakam
Alishi Adams | Sannidhanandan • From “Sureshanteyum Sumalathayudeyum Hridayahariyaaya Pranayakadha”
The lyrics point out his double role as a village resident, Kuttuvan, and the play’s director, Nattuvan. Further lines describe how the town becomes a performance area. Every field is a stage, and every home is filled with dialogue, blurring the line between life and art.
Bhuulokam Karakkum Veeran Shreemaan SureshanA hero who makes the whole world turn, the great Sureshan.
Theeppantham Jwalikkum Kannaalaale MayakkumHe’ll enchant you with eyes that blaze like a torch.
Paaraake Nadakkum Naakakavaadam ThurakkumHe walks across the land and opens the gates of heaven.
Naadaake Naadakam Koodaanay OrukkamThe whole town’s getting ready for the play to begin.
Naalaalaay Naalppathaay Pinnaale ParakkamFour people become forty, flying in his wake.
Naattil Nee Kuttuvan Naatyathil NattuvanIn the village you’re Kuttuvan, in the play you’re the ‘Nattuvan’ director.
Kanavaale Yentra Pol Oorellam Un VazhiLike a machine from a dream, the whole town follows your path.
Sakala Kalaa Vallabhane Tharunikal Than ManaharaneOh, master of all arts, the one who charms the young women.
Pranayakalaashaalayalle Sumalatha Than PriyathamaneYou’re a true academy of love, oh beloved of Sumalatha.
Naadaake Naadakam Koodaanay OrukkamThe whole town’s getting ready for the play to begin.
Naalaalaay Naalppathaay Pinnaale ParakkamFour people become forty, flying in his wake.
Graamam Kaliyude Kalariyaay Kaliyaattathin KulirilaayThe village is an arena for the play, in the cool thrill of the performance.
Bhavanam Niraye Bhaashanam Bhuvanam KeleemandiramEvery home is filled with dialogue, the world’s a temple of play.
Oro Vayalum Kaliyidam Kanivellariyude VilayidamEvery field is a stage, a place to grow the golden ‘kanivellari’ cucumber.
Oro Kaliyum Pulakitham Karathalamamarum PadanilamEvery performance is a thrill, the battlefield rests in his palm.
Sakala Kalaa Vallabhane Tharunikal Than ManaharaneOh, master of all arts, the one who charms the young women.
Pranayakalaashaalayalle Sumalatha Than PriyathamaneYou’re a true academy of love, oh beloved of Sumalatha.
Naadaake Naadakam Koodaanay OrukkamThe whole town’s getting ready for the play to begin.
Naalaalaay Naalppathaay Pinnaale ParakkamFour people become forty, flying in his wake.
Premathin Kelikottumpol ThiraseelathumpilaaveshamWhen the drums of love begin to beat, there’s a thrill behind the curtain’s edge.
Mohathaalaalorungumpol Thadasheelam Maatti Maatti EllaarumAs they prepare to the rhythm of desire, everyone pushes their hesitations aside.
Kai Mey Marakkunne Naadaake OnnaayeLosing all sense of self, the whole town becomes one.
Mey Mey Urummunne Kaliyaadi NilkkunneBodies begin to tremble, they stand and perform the play.
Naadaake Ulsavam Kaanaanay OrukkamThe whole town’s getting ready to watch the festival.
Aaraattum Poraattum Pinnaale KarakkamProcessions and showdowns will follow in a swirl.
Naattil Nee Kuttuvan Naatyathil NattuvanIn the village you’re Kuttuvan, in the play you’re the ‘Nattuvan’ director.
Kanavaale Yentra Pol Oorellam Un VazhiLike a machine from a dream, the whole town follows your path.
Sakala Kalaa Vallabhane Tharunikal Than ManaharaneOh, master of all arts, the one who charms the young women.
Pranayakalaashaalayalle Sumalatha Than PriyathamaneYou’re a true academy of love, oh beloved of Sumalatha.
Sakala Kalaa Vallabhane Tharunikal Than ManaharaneOh, master of all arts, the one who charms the young women.
Pranayakalaashaalayalle Sumalatha Than PriyathamaneYou’re a true academy of love, oh beloved of Sumalatha.
The song builds a celebratory atmosphere around a local romance that has become public entertainment. The meaning of the ‘Naadake Naadakam’ lyrics is tied to this community-wide preparation for a show. It acts as an announcement, turning a personal love story into a celebrated festival for everyone.
