Below is a traditional-style Thillana notation in set to Rupak Taal (7 beats). This is written in Indian Swara notation (Sargam).
Taka dhim tadhim na..drudhim ta-to ...m dru dhee..m dhirana tana dhirana
The piece often begins with a mesmerizing mukthayi swaram (rhythmic prelude). The notation here is sparse but precise: