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Potri Paadadi Ponne is a Tamil audio podcast that tears apart film song lyrics for the sheer fun of it! Every week a song is picked & the hosts jump right in. There's also a weekly Q&A for the hosts to answer doubts ppl might have. Follow us here to stay updated or on Facebook / Twitter. https://www.facebook.com/PotriPaadadiPonne https://twitter.com/PotriPaadadi
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Which were the best songs of 2013? Which songs entered the heart and twisted the head and other organs within? In part 1, Ramc, Vaths, Ajay and Narsi embarked on a quest to find out the answers - http://ift.tt/1fEZHno In this 2nd part, they continue their quest. Tune in to see if your favourite songs feature in our list!…
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Nenju -> Kadhal. We all took this for granted. Till Dr. Vignesh, from the US of A questioned, why? Delivering answers from the depth of history, physiology, psychology and even meta physical mumbo-jumbo, Adithyan, Siddharth and Priya take us through a ride. Listen in. :)Host: Ajay; Questions: Dr.Vignesh & Mr.Sundarraman; Answers: Siddharth, Adithya…
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Which were the best songs of 2013? Which songs entered the heart and twisted the head and other organs within? Ramc, Vaths, Ajay and Narsi embark on a quest to find out. Tune in to see if your favourite songs feature in our list! The second part with the top 5 songs coming up next week.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Was Kannadasan wrong in using "Kadikkum Thel" instead of "Kottum Thel"? What is the meaning of the lines "Unmai enna poimai enna... thaen enna... kadikkum thael enna.."? ask Kaushik. Our aasthaana follower, Priya Puratchimani, gives a clear and concise answer to this question. The upcoming question for our next episode is a tricky one though - why …
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Who or what is a helmet? What is the phenomenon or attitude that Vadivelu represents in this youth anthem? And find out why an aambalai feminist wants the movie Kadhalan banned throughout the world.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Dr.S.P.Thinnappan, a Tamil professor at National University of Singapore talks about the Nirpadhuve Nadappadhuve song from Bharathi. The professor interprets the song for us and takes us through Bharathiyar's intentions when he wrote it. Was Bharathiyar disillusioned with the world when he wrote this? Was Bharathiyar always an angry poet? Is he att…
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Misread texts, Her Majesty, kurruku questions, Madhan Karky! On PPP's first birthday, the five hosts together (for the first time ever!), go over the quirks, coincidences and general nonsense that let us stand here today. You got us here, you know who you are. And to you, thank you. :) #HappyBirthdayPPP…
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Anusha asks us a question from Thom Karuvil Irundhom song from the movie Star. Two of our listeners, Siddharth and Nithya give us their perspectives on 'pazharasam' and 'draatchai'. And then Kaushik (who asked us the Seembal Vaasam question earlier: Potri-paadadi-ponne – Kkk-ep7) comes up with another question, this time from a song written by Kann…
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The Kurukku Siruthavale song from Mudhalvan has the heroine singing a line, "Kambanjangu vizhundha maadhiriye, kannukkulla nozhanju uruthuriye!" What is the lyricist trying to convey through this line asks Srivatsan. 3 of our listeners: Ramkumar, Azhagunila and Priya answer his question giving their unique interpretations of this line penned by Vai…
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Has someone held out an umbrella of love for you? Does the moon ever ask you for light? Can a father not need anything in life other than his daughter's smile? Listen to our Father's Day Special episode to find the answers, hearing Vaths, Narsi and Ramc take apart the Anandha Yazhai song from Director Ram's upcoming film, Thangameengal.…
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For Father's Day, we take up the song "Anandha Yazhai" from the upcoming film Thangameengal, a beautiful song about the relationship between a father and daughter. Ajay, one of our hosts, shares his feelings on the song and how he finds it to be similar to a song from Director Ram's earlier film - Katradhu Thamizh. This is just a prelude though. Wa…
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Can that girl who's a friend become the girlfriend? Getting a high from your girl's friend, should you? Feel like a water drop on a lotus flower? Don't understand what we're saying? :PFor answers, listen in to our combo episode on Sariya Idhu Thavara (Kalloori) and Karu Karu (Pachai Killi Muthucharam) where Ramc, Vaths and Narsi are in conversation…
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Nithya from Dallas asks us the meaning of "kuviyamilla" and "kaatchi paezhai" in the Ennamo Yedho song from Ko and why these words occur in a love song? Adithyan gives a concise answer to this question (the same Adithyan who answered the "Who is that Dharmendra?" question!). We also have an audio clip of Madan Karky talking about this song from a B…
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Connecting the movies: Pavitra, Rang De Basanti and Taare Zameen Par? Yep that's right. The way she attends every PTI meeting, the way she stays up late till her son gets home, the way she learnt cycling for her daughter... connecting the three the way only a mother can. Presenting the PPP Mothers' Day special. Listen to what *you've* spoken about …
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In this episode, Azhagu Narayanan asks us to explain the first four lines of 'Sindhiya Venmani' song from Poonthotta Kavalkkaaran. It's a 'kavitthuvamaana' song says Rajagopal and he goes on to explain the meaning of 'sindhiya venmani' and 'selaadum kann'. Dinesh, another avid listener, is amazed by the usage of euphemism in these lines and he tell…
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Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned. PPP finds out how and why through the Oru Murai songs from the classic Malayalam movie, Manichitrathazhu (Chandramukhi's original). Shobana, Thalaivar, #ScriptIsKing, Ahiri raagam, Matriarchal society, Mohanal, Pazhamudir konchal... and er, "poothandoo" nal vazhthukal... BONUS: Ajay, Ramc, Vaths splutter as V…
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"Have you ever had a dream that you were so sure was real?" Wonder, mirages and questions - featuring those that our own Subramanya Bharathi posed before Inception was dreamt of. PPP dones the thinking hat as we hear and interpret the genius and innocence of this great man. Join in as Nirpadhuve Nadapathuve Parapathuve takes Ajay, Ramc, Vaths (and …
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The Gowtham, who asked us about Seembaal vaasam, now wants to know the relevance of the line "Pasuvinai paambendru saatchi solla mudiyum kaambinil visham enna karakkava mudiyum" in the Vidukathaiya song from Muthu. We have Shankar, a Superstar fan, clarifying the lines for us. Plus could these lines possibly be a reference to Satan and Kamadhenu? A…
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Our especial St. Louis' Superstars episode features 6 visually challenged school students from the St. Louis' Institute for the Deaf and the Blind (Adyar, Chennai). A free-flowing chat with the boys from the renowned St. Louis' Music Team, two of whom have received prizes from the Chief Minister of TN! Listen in as they show us how not being able t…
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A laid-back discussion on some Thamizh thaalaattu songs. What do parents generally tell babies through the thaalaattu? What is Pillai Thamizh? There are 10 stages of childhood? Can a lover sing thaalaattu to another lover? What would Ajay, Ramc and Vaths sing as thaalaattu to their babies? Tune in to find out!…
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We discuss the beautiful Malayalam lullaby "Omana Thingal", against the backdrop of the Pi's lullaby controversy. And we're proud to have Princess Pooyam Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bai, from the royal House of Travancore, sharing her views on the song. Listen to the Princess talk about the circumstances under which Ravi Varman Thampi, whose lineage sh…
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Chandramouli asks us the meaning of 3 phrases from an old "black and white" song. "Navanaagareegam", "Alangaara chinnam" and "Thuvandu vizhum kodi idaiyaal". And the song is "Pen ondru kandaen" song from the film, Padithaal Mattum Podhuma. Vathsalyan's uncle Mr. Srinivasan gives an elaborate answer to this question. The next question is from Gowtha…
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How do you know that u are in love? Why do girls play 'bad games'? What is the ideal relationship that Ajay envisions? How would a marriage without love be? When does a flaw become beautiful? What is the one line that summarizes domestic life beautifully? Have love and relationships changed over time? Should u commit suicide to prove your love is r…
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A Mughal emperor & a Hindu Rajput princess & their love! Ramc & Vaths tear apart this love, the pain & separation with the help of Vaishnavi (the one who spoke here earlier - https://soundcloud.com/potri-paadadi-ponne/ep8-bonus)What is the line all guys got to mug up to make a girl fall flat? Could a flower's fragrance be angry on the flower? What …
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Ramc & Vaths discuss two Kamal romance songs with Nithya, a theevira Kamal rasigai (Pigeons always remind her of the Nee Oru Kadhal Sangeetham song!). How is the girl a song of love? Kamal paints love with Vekkam as paint? Who are the Vaanambaadi Paravaigal? What happens when the dots join? Why is the hero asking the wind to oram pogify? Where does…
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We begin with a song we've written for Thalaivar & his fans. (Thanks to Vidyasagar for his Thaandava Kone tune!) Which lines from the Oruvan Oruvan song should be written on auto-rickshaws? What would Thalaivar have said to Emperor Ashoka? How come a bird nalam visarichufies Muthu? Does the horse in the song signify anything? Is God our mudhalaali?…
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Yaar yaar sivam and Pitchai Paathiram song in one episode. Pitchai paathiram la 'Paathiram' is double meaning ah? Same matter they also say in Thiruvasagam? Which line from these 2 songs can you sing in a classroom? Thalaivar's Baba and Anbe Sivam what connection? How is Life a Thavam? Starting with the jalra sound, Ajay, Vaths and Ramc explore the…
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Four avid listeners of our podcast share their views on the Nenjukulle song in this bonus episode. Darshini talks about how the music transports her to another world. Nirupama tells us she feels like swimming in a pool of Nutella on hearing this song. Uma describes the visual that comes to her mind for the 'Kodaikambi' line. Bala presents a differe…
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The girl has tied up her lover in her heart? Milk goes to sleep in the night? What does Tuberculosis have to do with love? How can a girl's heart become a mirror sprinkled with water? In our special episode for Deepavali, we answer these questions as we discuss the Nenjukulle song from Kadal (an upcoming Mani Ratnam film). And as a special Deepaval…
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Narasimhan raises this question from the Keladi Kanmani song (Pudhu Pudhu Arthangal) "How come Rahman (the hero) describes Sitara, his flirtation in the film, as Ganges water that quenches his thirst? He ultimately goes back to his wife so Sitara must be Kaanal neer (mirage) right?" Here we have three avid listeners of our podcast... Vanchinathan, …
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4 of our listeners share their views on the Isaiyil Thodanguthamma song from Hey Ram! Siddharth and Preethi talk about the composition, Shiv talks about the relevance of the song to the film and Anusha talks about her favourite line in this song.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Bias of Tamil cinema heroes towards Dhavani? Vaths' matrimonial chances? Kambar is like Vairamuthu? The Surpanagai connection in Varaha Nadikkara Oram? Ajay, RamC and Vaths are here to do the honours again. Along with ANANDA KANNAN! He joins the Moovendars in taking the song to pieces and side-la, slighta, takes the Moovendars' cases too. He's here…
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Gowtham asks us why a lady's smile is compared to the smell of Seembaal in the Poraney Poraney song from Vaagai Sooda Vaa. Three avid listeners of our podcast Sathiish, Siddiq and Bala come forth with their explanations. Start listening to know what's so special about Seembaal that it should remind you of your own love! Here's lyricist Madhan Karky…
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Love brings the Sky down on Earth? Women are intoxicants? Uyirgal are the result of quest for pleasure?! Prepare to have your Uyir on pause as we combine a Ponnu Paarthal and Isayil Thodangudhamma... Presenting to you the runners-up in our previous PPP Poll... With a hint of a Ponnu.BONUS: You'll finally find the reason for Ajay's problems with "Sr…
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This week we get our friend Adithyan's help to explain who is the Dharmendra that both Shiva and Vimal appeal to in the Ivaluga Imsai song from Kalakalappu@Masala Cafe!If you've got any doubts / questions about lyrics email us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or tweet @PotriPaadadiBy Potri Paadadi Ponne
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"What's the girl doing in the moonlight? Terms and conditions of courtship? Soup boys getting pwned? Enna nadandhindu irruku? Episode 8 of Potri Paadadi Ponne is out! And RamC, Ajay and Vaths are as usual trying to get hanged by interpreting Vairamuthu's kavidhai. Tune into hear how!"By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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In this prelude to our analysis of Narumugaiye, we have two sweet people talk about the song. Vaishnavi, a classical dancer, talks about how the song makes her feel the need to dance. And Sruthy, an avid follower of our podcast, asks us the meaning of the very first word - Narumugaiye!This song was chosen based on a poll we had on our FB page - htt…
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Chandramouli wants to know why Vairamuthu could possibly have written that raindrops are the tears of clouds. Why talk about crying in a happy song like Ilaiya Nila? Ajay, Ramc & Vathsalyan give their answers to this question.If you've got a question tweet @PotriPaadadi or email us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com…
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An interview of a Tamil writer from Singapore and a Hindustan Times columnist from Mumbai on the Ullathil Nalla Ullam song. They talk about how Kannadasan got his name, how this song justifies the Charukesi raaga and how 'nalla ullam' and 'ketta ullam' are relative terms.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Why does the "Ullathil nalla Ullam" not sleep? Who is "Vallavan"? Why is Krishna to blame for Karna's plight? What if Kunti had been as bold as Kannagi? What are some interpretations of Karna that people inspired by his story have made?By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Anusha asks Potri Paadadi Ponne if the repeated usage of the word "Kuzhandhai" in the Vellai Pookkal song from Kannathil Muthamittal is a metaphor. Vathsalyan, Ramc and Ajay reply with some of their interpretations.If you've got questions like this on Tamil film song lyrics ask us at potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.com or on Twitter http://twitter.com/po…
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An item song from the film Netrikann is the topic of discussion in the 6th episode of Potri Paadadi Ponne. What is "Podhu Nilavu"? Can a woman marry everyday? Ramc, Ajay & Vathsalyan discuss these questions & more.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Yeshwanth asks a question on the Kallai Mattum Kandaal song from Dasavatharam. A line that's related to Ashtaksharam & Panchaksharam, the mantras of the Vaishnavites & the Shaivites respectively.Watch out for the question on Vellai Pookkal song from Kannathil Muthamittal, which we'll take up next week.If you've got any questions, tweet @PotriPaadad…
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Ramc, Ajay & Vathsalyan talk about a 'Thathuvam' song from Padaiyappa in the 5th episode of Potri Paadadi Ponne. What do gold dust & barley have in common? How is this song inspired from Bhagavad Gita? There's also Prasanna, a Rajnikanth fan, who tells us how this song gives him goosebumps.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Listen to Ramc & Ajay clarifying Nitasha's doubt on what is the meaning of the phrase "Kadhal Sadugudu" in the popular song from Alaipayuthey.Kelvi Keladi Kanne is part of a Tamil audio podcast on film songs. You can ask a question on Tamil song lyrics & the hosts try to come up with an answer. If you've got a doubt, send it to potri.paadadi.ponne@…
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What does 'Mundhiri mutham' mean? Can the moon feel shy? Why does the bride-to-be have Kungumam on her forehead? Why does she wear a silk saree or adorn her hair with flowers? What is a Mugilpakshi? How is this song similar to some Sangam poems?By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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Every week we take up one question anyone might have about a Tamil song & try to give an answer. In our 1st episode, Vathsalyan asks us a question on the Ennavale song from Kadhalan. If you've got a question, send a message or an audio to potri.paadadi.ponne@gmail.comBy Potri Paadadi Ponne
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How did the word 'Daavu' originate? Who is Gobaalu? What are vanjra meen, keluthi veralu & meesai eraalu? Ramc & Ajay try to answer these questions as they talk about Venam Machan Venam song from Oru Kal Oru Kannadi.Music: Harris JayarajLyrics: Na.MuthukumarBy Potri Paadadi Ponne
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A bonus episode on Thevarmagan's Potri Paadadi Ponne song that jumps into history of Mukkulathor & Devars.By Potri Paadadi Ponne
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