“Thathamma Chelolu” from the album Madanolsavam features artists Ravi Vaniyanpara and Sayanth S. The lyrics by Vaishakh Sugunan begin by calling a bride a “parrot-like beauty.” This sight causes a stir inside onlookers’ hearts from the first glance. Christo Xavier composed the music.
Thathamma Chelolu
Ravi Vaniyanpara | Sayanth S • From “Madanolsavam”
Madanolsavam’s Thathamma Chelolu Lyrics Translation
The song shifts to specific details of the celebration. Singers admire the bride’s beautiful henna, so perfect it stuns a mirror. Later, they instruct everyone present to drum loudly. The sound should be strong enough to make a palace shake.
Thathammachelol PennolA girl as lovely as a parrot
Kaanumbothottullil PonjaaruThe moment I see her, my heart just stirs
Thathammachelol PennolA girl as lovely as a parrot
Kaanumbothottullil PonjaaruThe moment I see her, my heart just stirs
Thathammachelol PennolA girl as lovely as a parrot
Kaanumbothottullil PonjaaruThe moment I see her, my heart just stirs
Kannarum Vekkalle KunjoleDon’t you cast an evil eye, my dear
Kannerumkollalle NaattareLet no evil eye fall, people of the town
Kannarum Vekkalle KunjoleDon’t you cast an evil eye, my dear
Kannerumkollalle NaattareLet no evil eye fall, people of the town
Paangund Penninte MylanchiThe girl’s henna is so beautiful
Kannadi Nokkumpo ChelanchiEven the mirror is stunned by her charm
Paangund Penninte MylanchiThe girl’s henna is so beautiful
Kannadi Nokkumpo ChelanchiEven the mirror is stunned by her charm
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Adnnum Eednnum VannorThose who came from here and there
Aadanum Paadanum KoottarFriends to dance and to sing
Mangalam ThannorinapennuThe perfect match who brings good fortune
Thathamma PennolOur parrot-lovely girl
Paanju Varunnoru PoovambuA flower-arrow comes flying
Kannukondol ThoduthambuShe loosed that arrow with her eyes
Maarante Saarika PennaalShe is the groom’s beloved songbird
ThathammachelolA girl of such grace
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chelaane ChemanthippoovaaneShe’s as beautiful as a chrysanthemum
Naadake Naadodi PaattaaneShe’s the folk song of this land
Ellarum Koodumpo JoraaneWhen everyone gathers, it’s a spectacle
Kottaane PaattaaneThere’s drumming, there’s singing
Vannor NinnorirunnorAll who came, who stood, and who sat
Kottanam Kottaram NjettanamLet the drumming shake the palace
Koottathil Koodumpo KoottaayeWhen you join the crowd, you become one of us
Kottaane PaattaaneThere’s drumming, there’s singing
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Chovvaane ChovvaaneShe’s so lovely, so lovely
ThathammappennaaneShe’s a girl as graceful as a parrot
Kannil Kannil MinnaattamThere’s a sparkle in every eye
Chankinakathu BayalaattamA joyous dance inside the heart
Naadariyunnna KaliyaattamA celebration known to the whole land
Naattare KoottareOh, people of the town, oh, friends
Alinn UllinnoraaveshamA passion rising from deep within
Aakaasham ThediparakkaanayTo search for the sky and to fly
Mukkil Mukkil NokkunneLooking in every nook and corner
Raanjaan Oruങ്ങunneThe hero is getting ready
Olale UllaleOh my love, in my soul
Ullale NeeyaaneIn my soul, it’s you
Olale UllaleOh my love, in my soul
Ullale NeeyaaneIn my soul, it’s you
Olale UllaleOh my love, in my soul
Ullale NeeyaaneIn my soul, it’s you
Thathamma Chelolu Music Video
The track functions as a collective voice for friends and family at a wedding. The words compile compliments and joyful commands for the celebration. This approach creates a vibrant, real-time picture of a community honoring its bride.