Paattu Thikkuthadi Lyrics Translation — Cid Sankar | L. R. Eswari | S. V. Ponnusami
L. R. Eswari and S. V. Ponnusami perform ‘Paattu Thikkuthadi’ from the movie *Cid Sankar*. Lyricist Kannadasan and composer S. Vedhachalam create a playful exchange between a hesitant washerman and a persistent actress. Their vocal chemistry delivers comedic tension about social differences.
Paattu Thikkuthadi
L. R. Eswari | S. V. Ponnusami • From “Cid Sankar”
The washerman questions their match, calling himself ‘China Bazar’ next to her ‘Cinema Star’ status. The actress counters by proposing meetings during shooting breaks. Kannadasan’s lines balance humor with genuine romantic intention through this contrast.
Paattu ThikkuthadiI’m stumbling over the song, dear.
Pallavi SikkuthadiThe chorus is getting all tangled up.
Kettaa Eriyumadi Lateah PuriyumadiIt’ll sting if you hear it, but you’ll only understand it later.
Raagam PaadikittuWhile singing the melody,
Thaalam PottukittuAnd keeping the rhythm,
Keezhae Aarambichi Melae Paattai EduStart from the bottom and take the song to the top!
Neeyoo Oru Cinema StarYou’re a famous cinema star,
Nanoo Oru China BazarAnd I’m just a ‘China Bazar’ (cheap local market).
Namakullae Yedhadi PoruthamWhere’s the match between us?
Vishayam Purinja VaruthamOnce you realize the truth, you’ll feel regret.
Therinju Thaan Unnai PudichenI liked you even after knowing everything.
Thevaikaaga Thaan ValaichenI pursued you because I really needed you.
Thanichu Vaazhavadhai NenachenI once thought about living all alone,
Nenacha Kaariyam MudichenBut I’ve achieved exactly what I intended.
Paattu ThikkuthadiI’m stumbling over the song, dear.
Pallavi SikkuthadiThe chorus is getting all tangled up.
Kettaa Eriyumadi Lateah PuriyumadiIt’ll sting if you hear it, but you’ll only understand it later.
Raagam PaadikittuWhile singing the melody,
Thaalam PottukittuAnd keeping the rhythm,
Keezhae Aarambichi Melae Paattai EduStart from the bottom and take the song to the top!
Pookalilae Nee RojaaAmong all the flowers, you’re a rose,
Naan Pudavai Thuvaikkira RaajaAnd I’m the king of washing sarees.
Thookka Solriya KoojaAre you asking me to carry your ‘kooja’ (water jug)?
Sari Thottu Paarkkiren LaesaAlright, I’ll give it a light touch.
Adhukku Vaikkalaam AaluWe can hire someone to do that.
Naan Adjust Pannuvaen PaaruJust watch, I’ll make all the adjustments.
Minor Sangali PoduPut on a ‘minor’ (gold) chain,
En Morris Carilae YeruAnd get into my Morris car.
Paattu ThikkuthadiI’m stumbling over the song, dear.
Pallavi SikkuthadiThe chorus is getting all tangled up.
Kettaa Eriyumadi Lateah PuriyumadiIt’ll sting if you hear it, but you’ll only understand it later.
Raagam PaadikittuWhile singing the melody,
Thaalam PottukittuAnd keeping the rhythm,
Keezhae Aarambichi Melae Paattai EduStart from the bottom and take the song to the top!
Iravum Pagalum ShootingIf there’s filming day and night,
Endraal Eppadi MeetingThen how on earth will we meet?
Shooting Naduvae RestDuring the breaks in the middle of filming,
Namm Meeting Adhu Thaan BestOur meeting then will be the absolute best.
Pillaigal Pirandha PinnaeAfter our children are born,
Social status barriers dissolve through persistent affection in this duet. Understanding the ‘Paattu Thikkuthadi’ lyrics meaning reveals how humor bridges class divides. Vedhachalam’s composition supports the lighthearted yet thoughtful tone.
