- Lyricist
- Ekadasi
- Singer
- Diwakar
- Music director
- Justin Prabhakaran
- Movie name
- Raavana Kottam
- Movie release year
- 2023
- Lyrics added on
- 2 Apr 2023
Lyrics & meaning
♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Ye ravanan thottathula
Raja thanda ellarum
Koovura seval kooda
Kottadicha ninnadum
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Naanga thani sarkkaru
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Moodikittu utkaaru
Ada kutha vecha thakkali
Konnu pora pangaali
Micha meedhi vaikkaama
Mirattura uruttura aalatha kadathura
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ye ravanan thottathula
Raja thanda ellarum
Koovura seval kooda
Kottadicha ninnadum
Vivaramaana aalunga
Abdulkalaam oorunga
Chorus :Sollama seivomae
Sondham bandham ellamae
Sarithiramulla ooru thaan
Sangthi undu nooruthaan
Chorus :Oru paayil oorae thoongum
Othumai thaan paarunga
Adikattipona
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Male :Enga dhesam paaru
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Male :Ada kuthi paaren
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Male :Summa machaan marae
Chorus :Thirukku thirukku
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ye ravanan thottathula
Raja thanda ellarum
Koovura seval kooda
Kottadicha ninnadum
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Naanga thani sarkkaru
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Moodikittu uttkaaru
Erumbukkum patha neerachi
Erumaiga kulichi naalaachi
Chorus :Sandaala seemaiyila
Thaneer kooda kasaachu
Kaadugal ellaam kattadama
Kukkoos pona kattanamma
Chorus :Kaathoda pampanam pola
Aadum vaazhkkai vandhaachu
Oru patcham thaanga
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Male :Ada paasam undu
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Male :Verum vesham illa
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Male :Verum nesam undu
Chorus :Tharukku tharukku
Hey ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ninacha ninachappadi
Nesatha nesathappadi
Aruva thetuthadi
Vaada vaada
Enakkumunakkum irukkura
Pagaiya aruthuvida
Kadhava tjorandhu vida
Vaada vaada va
Ye ravanan thottathula
Raja thanda ellarum
Koovura seval kooda
Kottadicha ninnadum
Ye vaalatta mudiyathu
Naanga thani sarkkaru
Ranuvam vandha kooda
Moodikittu uttkaaru
Hey, in Ravanan's territory,
Everyone here is a king!
Even the crowing rooster
Dances when the drums beat!
Hey, you can't act smart here,
We are our own government!
Even if the army shows up,
Just shut up and sit quiet!
Hey, you squashed tomato,
A ruthless rival,
Leaving nothing behind,
Threatening, bluffing, and kidnapping people!
Hey, ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
Hey, in Ravanan's territory,
Everyone here is a king!
Even the crowing rooster
Dances when the drums beat!
We are clever, capable people,
This is Abdul Kalam's hometown!
Chorus: We act without bragging!
Keeping all our relatives close,
This is a land of great history,
With a hundred stories to tell!
Chorus: The whole village can sleep on one mat,
Just look at our unity!
Deeply rooted and strong,
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku!
Male: Look at our land!
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku!
Male: Hey, dare to test us!
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku!
Male: Just like that, brothers!
Chorus: Thirukku thirukku!
Hey, ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
Hey, in Ravanan's territory,
Everyone here is a king!
Even the crowing rooster
Dances when the drums beat!
Hey, you can't act smart here,
We are our own government!
Even if the army shows up,
Just shut up and sit quiet!
Water is scarce even for an ant,
It has been days since the buffaloes bathed,
Chorus: In this harsh, unforgiving land,
Even the water tastes bitter!
All the greenery turned into concrete,
And you have to pay just to use the restroom!
Chorus: Like a top spinning in the wind,
A dizzying life has come upon us!
Show a little kindness,
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku!
Male: Hey, we have genuine affection,
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku!
Male: It is not a fake act!
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku!
Male: There is only true love here,
Chorus: Tharukku tharukku!
Hey, ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa ringa!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
When we make up our minds,
Loving with all our heart,
The machete is searching,
Come on, boy, come on!
That stands between you and me,
To cut off this enmity,
To open up the doors,
Come on, boy, come on, come!
Hey, in Ravanan's territory,
Everyone here is a king!
Even the crowing rooster
Dances when the drums beat!
Hey, you can't act smart here,
We are our own government!
Even if the army shows up,
Just shut up and sit quiet!
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Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
This energetic song from Raavana Kottam serves as a cultural anthem celebrating the fiercely independent spirit, unity, and resilience of the people in southern Tamil Nadu, specifically referring to the Ramanathapuram district. The lyrics contrast the community's deep social harmony and brotherhood with the harsh socio-environmental realities they face, such as severe water scarcity, commercialization, and loss of greenery. Despite these struggles, the people maintain a proud, sovereign attitude and call for unity to overcome grudges.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Metaphor
“Ye ravanan thottathula / Raja thanda ellarum”
The lyrics metaphorically compare the local region to Ravana's domain where every resident holds royal authority and autonomy.
Hyperbole
“Ranuvam vandha kooda / Moodikittu utkaaru”
Exaggeration used to depict the absolute self-reliance and fearlessness of the village folk against authority.
Edhugai (Second letter rhyming)
“Ninacha ninachappadi / Nesatha nesathappadi”
Rhythmic pairing of lines where the second letters match across lines to create musicality.
Did you know?
Trivia
The film 'Raavana Kottam' starring Shanthanu Bhagyaraj focuses on local social issues in Ramanathapuram, including the ecological impact of Seemai Karuvelam (Prosopis juliflora) trees and regional community dynamics.
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