T. Rajendar’s Astakarmma track pairs his lyrics with L.V. Muthu Ganesh’s street-style percussion for a high-energy call to dance. Raw beats and assertive chants create a pulse-driven manifesto. The composition merges traditional drum sounds with modern urgency.
Released: December 12, 2021
Thatlam Thatlam
T. Rajendar • From “Astakarmma”
Astakarmma’s Thatlam Thatlam Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Rajendar connects drum strikes to life actions, framing parties and relationships as rhythmic challenges. ‘If you want to progress, you need tasks in life’ positions obstacles as stepping stones. Lyric phrases repeat like percussive motifs, reinforcing determination through repetition.
Machan Thattu Pattu Avattum HituBrother, strike the beat and let’s make it a hit.
Thabela Thatlam Thalam Poda ThatlamLet’s strike the tabla to set the rhythm.
Melam Kooda Thatlam Miruthangam ThatlamLet’s strike the drums and the mridangam too.
Thamma Kooda Thatlam Dammu Oda ThatlamLet’s strike the pipe with a ‘pu#f’.
Thatlam Thatlam Machan Machan ThatlamStrike it, strike it, brother, brother, let’s strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Laddu Pola Chittu KidachaIf you find a beauty as sweet as a ‘laddu’ ’round Indian sweet’,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Correctah Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike it just right.
Sketchu Pottu Oththu VandhaIf your plan works out and she’s on board,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Izhuthu Katlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s tie the knot.
Pattuketha Beat IrundhaIf the beat matches the song,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Thalam Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the rhythm.
Bottle Oda Party VachaIf you throw a party with a bottle,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Sarakka Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the ‘dr#nk’.
Side Dish Irundha ThanOnly if there’s a side dish,
Sarakka Ethlam Machan VaCan we raise the ‘dr#nk’, come on, brother.
Manasil Dhillu Irundha ThanOnly if you’ve got guts in your heart,
Problem Face Panlam Nee VaCan you face your problems, come on.
Mugatha MaraikanumnaIf you want to hide your face,
Faceil Mask Podanum DaYou’ve got to put a mask on your face, man.
Munnera VenumnaIf you want to move forward,
Lifeil Task Venum DaYou need a task in your life, man.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Hubba Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, oh strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Laddu Pola Chittu KidachaIf you find a beauty as sweet as a ‘laddu’ ’round Indian sweet’,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Correctah Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike it just right.
Sketchu Pottu Oththu VandhaIf your plan works out and she’s on board,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Izhuthu Katlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s tie the knot.
Pattuketha Beat IrundhaIf the beat matches the song,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Thalam Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the rhythm.
Bottle Oda Party VachaIf you throw a party with a bottle,
Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the beat.
Sarakka Thatlam Machan VaCome on, brother, let’s strike the ‘dr#nk’.
Side Dish Irundha ThanOnly if there’s a side dish,
Sarakka Ethlam Machan VaCan we raise the ‘dr#nk’, come on, brother.
Manasil Dhillu Irundha ThanOnly if you’ve got guts in your heart,
Problem Face Panlam Nee VaCan you face your problems, come on.
Mugatha MaraikanumnaIf you want to hide your face,
Faceil Mask Podanum DaYou’ve got to put a mask on your face, man.
Munnera VenumnaIf you want to move forward,
Lifeil Task Venum DaYou need a task in your life, man.
Machan Va Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamCome on, brother, let’s strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam Thatlam ThatlamStrike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it, strike it.
ThatlamStrike it.
Thatlam Thatlam Music Video
Astakarmma’s lyrics meaning emerges through rhythmic commands, translating drum patterns into life strategies. Every strike symbolizes confronting situations directly, from romance to career moves. The translation reveals how musical energy mirrors real-world confidence.