Chera Chola Pandiyar
From Raman Ethanai Ramanadi · 1970
- Lyricist
- Kannadasan
- Singers
- L. R. Eswari, P. Madhuri
- Music director
- M. S. Vishwanathan
- Details
- Raman Ethanai Ramanadi1970
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Chaera chozha paandi mannar | The Tamil land ruled by Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings |
| Aanda thamizh naadu | The Tamil land that was ruled |
| Chorus | |
| Aanda thamizh naadu | The Tamil land that was ruled |
| Female | |
| Draavidathai veru yaarum | How can anyone else rule |
| Aalvadhenbadhaedhu | Over the Dravidian land? |
| Female | |
| Thaenai pondra thamizhirukka | When sweet Tamil like honey exists, |
| Vaeru baashai edharkku | Why do we need another language? |
| Chorus | |
| Vaeru baashai edharkku | Why do we need another language? |
| Female | |
| Thamizh naaduChorus :Thamizharukkae..(3) | Tamil Nadu is for Tamils! (3) |
| Chorus | |
| Andhra dhesam aandhrarukkae | Andhra country belongs to the Telugus |
| Female | |
| Krishna dhevarudan raama raayaremai | With Krishnadevaraya and Rama Raya |
| Aanda dhesamidhu raamaiyaa | This is the land that ruled us, Ramaiya |
| Chorus | |
| Raamaiyaa raamaiyaa | Ramaiya, Ramaiya |
| Female | |
| Goratha dhaesamenum paeril neengaladhai | In the name of a combined region, why did you |
| Saerthu vaithadhenna beemaiyaa | Lump it all together, Bhimaiya? |
| Chorus | |
| Beemaiyaa beemaiyaa | Bhimaiya, Bhimaiya |
| Female | |
| Andhra dhesamum naangalum ondraai | Is it proper for Andhra region and us |
| Vaazhvadhu murai thaano | To live together as one? |
| Chorus | |
| Vaazhvadhu murai thaano | To live together as one? |
| Female | |
| Adippom parippom pirippom emakku | We will attack, seize, and separate; we need |
| Vendum telungaanaa | We want Telangana |
| Chorus | |
| Vendum telungaanaa | We want Telangana |
| Chorus | |
| Andhra dhesam aandharukkae…(3) | Andhra country belongs to the Telugus...(3) |
| Female | |
| Sivaaji aanda em maraati dhesathil | In our Maratha land ruled by Shivaji, |
| Virodhi varalaamaa | Can an enemy enter? |
| Chorus | |
| Virodhi varalaamaa | Can an enemy enter? |
| Female | |
| Vidaamal thurathu poraattam nadathu | Drive them away endlessly, lead the struggle |
| Ezhuvom oru saenaa | We shall rise as an army |
| Chorus | |
| Ezhuvom oru saenaa | We shall rise as an army |
| Female | |
| Kattupattu sumandhadhu podhum | Enough of remaining obedient and bearing it |
| Chorus | |
| Podhum | Enough! |
| Female | |
| Mattu pattu bayandhadhu podhum | Enough of living in controlled fear |
| Chorus | |
| Podhum | Enough! |
| Female | |
| Maarai thattu veeram kottu | Thump your chest, display valor, |
| Chorus | |
| Valga porattam | Long live the struggle! |
| Female | |
| PanjaabChorus :Namadhae | Punjab is ours! |
| Female | |
| Panja nadhigal ondraaga odum | Where five rivers flow together, |
| Paanjaala dhaesamadi | It is the land of Panchala, my friend |
| Pagaivarai edhirthu pattaalam saera | To join the army and oppose enemies, |
| Anjaadha dhaesamadi | It is a fearless land, my friend |
| Chorus | |
| Aahu aahu uaahu aahu aahu | Aahu aahu uaahu aahu aahu |
| Uaahu aahu aahu uaahu | Uaahu aahu aahu uaahu |
| Hoinaa hoinaa hoinaa | Hoinaa hoinaa hoinaa |
| Female | |
| Chandigaar ennum podhu nagar engal | Chandigarh, the shared city, is |
| Thalai nagar aagumadi | Our capital city, my friend |
| Thara maattom adhai vida maattom | We won't give it up, we won't let it go! |
| Female | |
| Hariyum sivanum yena | Divided like Hari and Shiva, |
| Pirindhu pirindhu naam | Separated and divided, |
| Vaazhvom hariyaanaa | We shall live as Haryana |
| Andha thalai nagaram engal thalai nagaram | That capital city is our capital city! |
| Chorus | |
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| Female | |
| Indhiya dhesathu selvangalae | O treasures of the Indian nation, |
| Inaiyaadhirukkum ullangalae | O hearts that remain disconnected, |
| Sindhiya ratham podhaadho | Is the blood shed not enough? |
| Dhesam naasam aagaadho | Will the country not be ruined? |
| Angae telungaanaa | Over there, Telangana, |
| Appappaa ingae hariyaanaa | Oh dear, over here, Haryana! |
| Naduvil pala saenaa ingae | With many private armies in between, |
| Nadappadhu sari thaanaa | Is what is happening here right? |
| Chorus | |
| Hmm mm mm mmm …. | Hmm mm mm mmm .... |
| Hmm mm mm mm mm …. | Hmm mm mm mm mm .... |
| Female | |
| Adimaiyaaga vaazhndha kaalam | Have we forgotten the days |
| Marandhu ponadhaa | When we lived as slaves? |
| Anji anji kidandha kaalam | Have we forgotten the times |
| Mmarandhu ponadhaa | When we cowered in fear? |
| Kodumai theernthu vaazha vandhum | Even after escaping cruelty to live free, |
| Urimai illaiyae | Do we have no rights? |
| Oru kulathai pola vaazhvadhendra | To live together as one family, |
| Porumai illaiyae | Is there no patience or tolerance? |
| Female | |
| Maanilangal thorum enna pirivinai | Why this division across all states? |
| Naam marandhu vittom annal gaandhi oruvanai | Have we forgotten Mahatma Gandhi? |
| Ottrumai kaanbom adhil vetriyum kaanbom | Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory! |
| Chorus :Ottrumai kaanbom adhil vetriyum kaanbom | Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory! |
| Female | |
| Ondru pattaal undu vaazhvu | If united, there is life, |
| Nammidam ottrumai neenginaal | If unity leaves us, |
| Anaivarkkum thaazhvu | It brings downfall to everyone. |
| Vandhae maatharam enbom | Let us chant Vande Mataram! |
| Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom | Let us bow to Mother India! |
| Chorus | |
| Vandhae maatharam enbom | Let us chant Vande Mataram! |
| Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom | Let us bow to Mother India! |
| Vandhae maatharam enbom | Let us chant Vande Mataram! |
| Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom | Let us bow to Mother India! |
சேர சோழ பாண்டி மன்னர்
ஆண்ட தமிழ்நாடு
The Tamil land ruled by Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings
The Tamil land that was ruled
ஆண்ட தமிழ்நாடு
The Tamil land that was ruled
திராவிடத்தை வேறு யாரும்
ஆள்வதென்பதேது
How can anyone else rule
Over the Dravidian land?
ஆள்வதென்பதேது
When sweet Tamil like honey exists,
Why do we need another language?
தேனைப் போன்ற தமிழ் இருக்க
வேறு பாஷை எதற்கு
Why do we need another language?
வேறு பாஷை எதற்கு
Tamil Nadu is for Tamils! (3)
தேசீயம் என்ற பேரில்
ஏய்ப்பதுங்கள் கணக்கு
குழு :
தேசீயம் என்ற பேரில்
ஏய்ப்பதுங்கள் கணக்கு
Andhra country belongs to the Telugus
தமிழ்நாடு
With Krishnadevaraya and Rama Raya
This is the land that ruled us, Ramaiya
தமிழருக்கே
Ramaiya, Ramaiya
தமிழ்நாடு
In the name of a combined region, why did you
Lump it all together, Bhimaiya?
தமிழருக்கே
Bhimaiya, Bhimaiya
தமிழ்நாடு
Is it proper for Andhra region and us
To live together as one?
தமிழருக்கே
To live together as one?
ஆந்திர தேசம் ஆந்துருலுக்கே
We will attack, seize, and separate; we need
We want Telangana
கிருஷ்ணதேவருடன் ராம ராய ரெமை
ஆண்ட தேசமெனும் ராமையா
We want Telangana
ராமையா ராமையா
Andhra country belongs to the Telugus...(3)
கொறத்த தேசமெனும் பெயரில் நீங்களதை
சேர்த்து வைத்ததென பீமையா
In our Maratha land ruled by Shivaji,
Can an enemy enter?
பீமையா பீமையா
Can an enemy enter?
ஆந்திரதேசமும் நாங்களும் ஒன்றாய்
வாழ்வதும் முறைதானோ
Drive them away endlessly, lead the struggle
We shall rise as an army
வாழ்வதும் முறைதானோ
We shall rise as an army
அடிப்போம் பறிப்போம் பறிப்போம்
எமக்கு வேண்டும் தெலுங்கானா.....
Enough of remaining obedient and bearing it
வேண்டும் தெலுங்கானா.....
Enough!
ஆந்திரதேசமும் ஆந்தருக்கே.....(3)
Enough of living in controlled fear
மகாராஷ்டிரம் நமதே.......
Enough!
சிவாஜி ஆண்ட எம்மராட்டி
தேசத்தில் விரோதி வரலாமா
Thump your chest, display valor,
விரோதி வரலாமா
Long live the struggle!
விடாமல் துரத்து போராட்டம் நடத்து
எழுவோம் ஒரு சேனா
Punjab is ours!
எழுவோம் ஒரு சேனா
Where five rivers flow together,
It is the land of Panchala, my friend
To join the army and oppose enemies,
It is a fearless land, my friend
கட்டுப்பட்டு சுமந்தது போதும்
Aahu aahu uaahu aahu aahu
Uaahu aahu aahu uaahu
Hoinaa hoinaa hoinaa
போதும்
Chandigarh, the shared city, is
Our capital city, my friend
We won't give it up, we won't let it go!
மட்டுப் பட்டு பயந்தது போதும்
Divided like Hari and Shiva,
Separated and divided,
We shall live as Haryana
That capital city is our capital city!
போதும்
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மாறித் தட்டு வீரங்கொட்டு
O treasures of the Indian nation,
O hearts that remain disconnected,
Is the blood shed not enough?
Will the country not be ruined?
Over there, Telangana,
Oh dear, over here, Haryana!
With many private armies in between,
Is what is happening here right?
வாழ்க போராட்டம்......
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Hmm mm mm mm mm ....
பஞ்சாப்
குழு :
நமதே......
Have we forgotten the days
When we lived as slaves?
Have we forgotten the times
When we cowered in fear?
Even after escaping cruelty to live free,
Do we have no rights?
To live together as one family,
Is there no patience or tolerance?
பஞ்ச நதிகள் ஒன்றாக ஓடும்
பாஞ்சால தேசமடி
பகைவரை எதிர்த்துப் பட்டாளம் சேர
அஞ்சாத தேசமடி
Why this division across all states?
Have we forgotten Mahatma Gandhi?
Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory!
Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory!
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If united, there is life,
If unity leaves us,
It brings downfall to everyone.
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Let us bow to Mother India!
சண்டிகார் என்னும் புதுநகர் எங்கள்
தலைநகர் ஆகுமடி
தரமாட்டோம் அதை விடமாட்டோம்
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Let us bow to Mother India!
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Let us bow to Mother India!
என துணிந்து சபதம் செய்யடி
ஹரியும் சிவனும் என
பிரிந்து பிரிந்து நாம்
வாழ்வோம் ஹரியானா
அந்தத் தலைநகரம் எங்கள் தலைநகராம்
பஞ்சாப் பெறலாமா
வங்காளம் நமதே
கர்நாடகம் நமதே
கேரளம் நமதே
சுதந்திர காஷ்மீர் ஜிந்தாபாத்....
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
இந்திய தேசத்து செல்வங்களே
இணையாதிருக்கும் உள்ளங்களே
சிந்திய ரத்தம் போதாதோ
தேசம் நாசம் ஆகாதோ
அங்கே தெலுங்கானா
அப்பப்பா இங்கே ஹரியானா
நடுவில் பல சேனா இங்கே
நடப்பது சரிதானா.....
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
ஹ்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம்ம் ம்ம் ம்ம்ம்
அடிமையாக வாழ்ந்த காலம்
மறந்து போனதா
அஞ்சி அஞ்சிக் கிடந்த காலம்
மறந்து போனதா
கொடுமை தீர்ந்து வாழ வந்தும்
ஒருமை இல்லையே
ஒரு குலத்தைப் போல வாழ்வதென்ற
பொறுமையில்லையே
மாநிலங்கள் தோறும் என்ன பிரிவினை
நாம் மறந்து விட்டோம் அண்ணல் காந்தி ஒருவனை
ஒற்றுமை காண்போம் அதில் வெற்றியும் காண்போம்
குழு :
ஒற்றுமை காண்போம் அதில் வெற்றியும் காண்போம்
ஒன்று பட்டால் உண்டு வாழ்வு
நம்மிடம் ஒற்றுமை நீங்கினால்
அனைவர்க்கும் தாழ்வு
வந்தே மாதரம் என்போம்
நம் பாரதத் தாயை வணங்குவோம் என்போம்
வந்தே மாதரம் என்போம்
நம் பாரதத் தாயை வணங்குவோம் என்போம்
வந்தே மாதரம் என்போம்
நம் பாரதத் தாயை வணங்குவோம் என்போம்
Chaera chozha paandi mannar
The Tamil land ruled by Chera, Chola, and Pandya kings
Aanda thamizh naadu
The Tamil land that was ruled
Aanda thamizh naadu
The Tamil land that was ruled
Draavidathai veru yaarum
How can anyone else rule
Aalvadhenbadhaedhu
Over the Dravidian land?
Thaenai pondra thamizhirukka
When sweet Tamil like honey exists,
Vaeru baashai edharkku
Why do we need another language?
Vaeru baashai edharkku
Why do we need another language?
Thamizh naaduChorus :Thamizharukkae..(3)
Tamil Nadu is for Tamils! (3)
Andhra dhesam aandhrarukkae
Andhra country belongs to the Telugus
Krishna dhevarudan raama raayaremai
With Krishnadevaraya and Rama Raya
Aanda dhesamidhu raamaiyaa
This is the land that ruled us, Ramaiya
Raamaiyaa raamaiyaa
Ramaiya, Ramaiya
Goratha dhaesamenum paeril neengaladhai
In the name of a combined region, why did you
Saerthu vaithadhenna beemaiyaa
Lump it all together, Bhimaiya?
Beemaiyaa beemaiyaa
Bhimaiya, Bhimaiya
Andhra dhesamum naangalum ondraai
Is it proper for Andhra region and us
Vaazhvadhu murai thaano
To live together as one?
Vaazhvadhu murai thaano
To live together as one?
Adippom parippom pirippom emakku
We will attack, seize, and separate; we need
Vendum telungaanaa
We want Telangana
Vendum telungaanaa
We want Telangana
Andhra dhesam aandharukkae…(3)
Andhra country belongs to the Telugus...(3)
Sivaaji aanda em maraati dhesathil
In our Maratha land ruled by Shivaji,
Virodhi varalaamaa
Can an enemy enter?
Virodhi varalaamaa
Can an enemy enter?
Vidaamal thurathu poraattam nadathu
Drive them away endlessly, lead the struggle
Ezhuvom oru saenaa
We shall rise as an army
Ezhuvom oru saenaa
We shall rise as an army
Kattupattu sumandhadhu podhum
Enough of remaining obedient and bearing it
Podhum
Enough!
Mattu pattu bayandhadhu podhum
Enough of living in controlled fear
Podhum
Enough!
Maarai thattu veeram kottu
Thump your chest, display valor,
Valga porattam
Long live the struggle!
PanjaabChorus :Namadhae
Punjab is ours!
Panja nadhigal ondraaga odum
Where five rivers flow together,
Paanjaala dhaesamadi
It is the land of Panchala, my friend
Pagaivarai edhirthu pattaalam saera
To join the army and oppose enemies,
Anjaadha dhaesamadi
It is a fearless land, my friend
Aahu aahu uaahu aahu aahu
Aahu aahu uaahu aahu aahu
Uaahu aahu aahu uaahu
Uaahu aahu aahu uaahu
Hoinaa hoinaa hoinaa
Hoinaa hoinaa hoinaa
Chandigaar ennum podhu nagar engal
Chandigarh, the shared city, is
Thalai nagar aagumadi
Our capital city, my friend
Thara maattom adhai vida maattom
We won't give it up, we won't let it go!
Hariyum sivanum yena
Divided like Hari and Shiva,
Pirindhu pirindhu naam
Separated and divided,
Vaazhvom hariyaanaa
We shall live as Haryana
Andha thalai nagaram engal thalai nagaram
That capital city is our capital city!
Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm
Hmm mm mm mmm mm mm
Hmm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm…
Hmm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm...
Indhiya dhesathu selvangalae
O treasures of the Indian nation,
Inaiyaadhirukkum ullangalae
O hearts that remain disconnected,
Sindhiya ratham podhaadho
Is the blood shed not enough?
Dhesam naasam aagaadho
Will the country not be ruined?
Angae telungaanaa
Over there, Telangana,
Appappaa ingae hariyaanaa
Oh dear, over here, Haryana!
Naduvil pala saenaa ingae
With many private armies in between,
Nadappadhu sari thaanaa
Is what is happening here right?
Hmm mm mm mmm ….
Hmm mm mm mmm ....
Hmm mm mm mm mm ….
Hmm mm mm mm mm ....
Adimaiyaaga vaazhndha kaalam
Have we forgotten the days
Marandhu ponadhaa
When we lived as slaves?
Anji anji kidandha kaalam
Have we forgotten the times
Mmarandhu ponadhaa
When we cowered in fear?
Kodumai theernthu vaazha vandhum
Even after escaping cruelty to live free,
Urimai illaiyae
Do we have no rights?
Oru kulathai pola vaazhvadhendra
To live together as one family,
Porumai illaiyae
Is there no patience or tolerance?
Maanilangal thorum enna pirivinai
Why this division across all states?
Naam marandhu vittom annal gaandhi oruvanai
Have we forgotten Mahatma Gandhi?
Ottrumai kaanbom adhil vetriyum kaanbom
Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory!
Chorus :Ottrumai kaanbom adhil vetriyum kaanbom
Let us find unity, and in it, let us find victory!
Ondru pattaal undu vaazhvu
If united, there is life,
Nammidam ottrumai neenginaal
If unity leaves us,
Anaivarkkum thaazhvu
It brings downfall to everyone.
Vandhae maatharam enbom
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom
Let us bow to Mother India!
Vandhae maatharam enbom
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom
Let us bow to Mother India!
Vandhae maatharam enbom
Let us chant Vande Mataram!
Namm bharatha thaaiyai vanangu enbom
Let us bow to Mother India!
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
This song presents a dramatic socio-political overview of post-independence Indian state reorganizations, linguistic pride, and regional agitations. The initial sections showcase voices calling for regional autonomy and linguistic separation across Tamil Nadu, Andhra (Telangana movement), Maharashtra (Shiv Sena rallies), and Punjab/Haryana (Chandigarh disputes). The narrative portrays these conflicting sub-national movements dramatically.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Thaenai pondra thamizhirukka”
Compares the Tamil language directly to honey for its sweetness.
Rhythmic Assonance / Internal Rhyme (Iyaibu & Edhugai)
“Adippom parippom pirippom emakku”
Uses matching rhyming suffixes ('adippom', 'parippom', 'pirippom') to build urgency and aggressive political momentum.
Antithesis / Refusal of Parochialism
“Maanilangal thorum enna pirivinai / Naam marandhu vittom annal gaandhi oruvanai”
Juxtaposes regional factionalism with national solidarity under Mahatma Gandhi's principles.
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Trivia
From the movie 'Raman Ethanai Ramanadi' (1970) starring Sivaji Ganesan, this song was composed by M. S. Viswanathan with lyrics by Kannadasan. It stands out as an unusual political commentary track in Tamil cinema that explicitly addresses state border disputes, the Telangana agitation, and the Punjab-Haryana split.
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