Potri Paadadi Ponne

Potri Paadadi Ponne

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

Episodes

Top 10 Songs of 2013 - Part 2

March 14, 2014
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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Q&A: Love & Heart. Why the connection?

February 13, 2014
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, Adithyan, Priya; Editing: Baskar
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Top 10 Songs of 2013 - Part 1

January 28, 2014
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.
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Q&A: Why does Kannadasan use "Kadikkum Thel" in Deivam Thandha Veedu? (Aval Oru Thodar Kadhai)

October 30, 2013
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 do lyricists always pick on heart when writing love songs? If you think you know the ...
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A Tribute to the Helmet Tribe - Urvasi Urvasi (Kadhalan)

October 2, 2013
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.
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Understanding Bharathiyar: interview with a Prof from NUS

September 5, 2013
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 attacking someone's ideology through this song...
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Birthday Special Episode

August 7, 2013
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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Pazharasam kudicha thappa?

July 29, 2013
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 Kannadasan for a K.Balachander film. If you know the answer to Kaushik's question, email ...
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Q&A - What is Kambanjangu? Why does it irritate the eyes?

July 3, 2013
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 Vairamuthu. Don't miss the question for the up...
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23 - Fathers Day Special - Anandha Yaazhai (Thangameengal)

June 16, 2013
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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23 - Bonus - Fathers Day Special - A Prelude

June 15, 2013
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. Watch out for our main episode tomorrow in wh...
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22 - Karu Karu Vizhigalaal & Sariya Idhu Thavara - an analysis

June 12, 2013
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? :P For 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 with our special guest: Priya Puratchimani, an avid PPP listener and solid source ...
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Q&A - What do 'kuviyamilla' and 'kaatchi paezhai' mean? Why use them in a love song?

June 3, 2013
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 Behindwoods interview. Do you have a differe...
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21 - Bonus - Mothers Day Special Episode - Part 2

May 13, 2013
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21 - Mothers Day Special - Part 1

May 12, 2013
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 your mothers, their love, and your expressi...
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Q&A - Sindhiya Venmani Sirppikkul mutthaacha? Enna solreenga?

April 26, 2013
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 tells us his interpretations of the song. Nithy...
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20 - Oru murai vandhu paarthaaya (Manichitrathazhu)

April 18, 2013
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 Vaishnavi coins a word. And then they let her believe it. Join the side splitting conv...
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19 - Nirpadhuve Nadappadhuve (Bharathi)

March 27, 2013
"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 a special host) on a ride!
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Q&A - Pasuvinai Paambendru Saatchi Solla Mudiyum?

March 23, 2013
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? And next up, Azhagu Narayanan asks us the meaning of some lines from 'Sindhiya Venmani...
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18 - Chat with 6 Superstars of St Louis School

March 14, 2013
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 to see, only adds to their insights... While you join us in wishing them the very bes...
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