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Rebel

From Kantara : Chapter 1 · 2025

Lyricist
Pazhani Bharathi
Singer
Muthu Sirpi
Music director
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Movie name
Kantara : Chapter 1
Movie release year
2025
Lyrics added on
16 Sept 2025

Lyrics & meaning

♫ Tanglish lyrics
↻ English translation
Hey vaanam boomi yaavum
Aadhi kaalam thottu ingu undu
Alli kondu poga
Appanoda soththu illai sollu…
Or gyaana paadhai
Vazhakkena ….eesaana paadham
Vilaga kanden anaga
O… koatta kothalam katti kaathidum
Saami maare!
Kaadu ennavo solludhe
Kattu neruppu oorai thotruvittadhe
Yaar thaduppadhu
Kadalum bhayandhu adangudhe
Kooppadu pottu azha thonudhe
Ahaa..aahaahaa
Theeyanaikkum thairiyangal yaarukkulladhu?
Chorus : Sangiligal theeyilthaan roopam kolludhu!
Male : Kaantaaraa kanmunne yaaru nirpadu?
Chorus : Kanneerum kambalaiyum oorai aaludhu!
O… koatta kothalam katti kaathidum
Saami maare!
Kaadu ennavo solludhe
Kattu neruppu oorai thotruvittadhe
Yaar thaduppadhu
Kadalum bhayandhu adangudhe
Kooppadu pottu azha thonudhe
Ahaa..aahaahaa
Thairiyam thaan namma aayudham!
Eliyorai dharmam kaathidum!
Male : Yaar munnum achcham thaan thevai illai!
Kai serththu kumbidungal emtholai!
Vaanai aalum kazhugukku
Ellai yedhum kidaiyaadhu!
Yaanai pilirum saththam kettu
Athirum kaadu thoongaadhu!
O… koatta kothalam katti kaathidum
Saami maare!
Kaadu ennavo solludhe
Kattu neruppu oorai thotruvittadhe
Yaar thaduppadhu
Kadalum bhayandhu adangudhe
Kooppadu pottu azha thonudhe
Ahaa..aahaahaa..(4)
Hey, the sky, the earth, and everything
Have existed here since the dawn of time.
To take and carry it all away,
Tell me, this isn't your father's property!
A path of true wisdom,
As it is said... from the sacred feet of Lord Ishana (Shiva),
I saw it drift away, O pure one.
O you who build forts and ramparts to guard,
O revered Lords!
The forest is whispering something,
The forest fire has caught the village!
Who can stop it?
Even the ocean cowers in fear,
It makes you want to cry out and wail!
Aaha.. Aahaahaa
Who has the courage to put out the fire?
Chorus: Chains take shape only in the fire!
Male: Who can stand before Kantara's eyes?
Chorus: Tears and sorrow rule the village!
O you who build forts and ramparts to guard,
O revered Lords!
The forest is whispering something,
The forest fire has caught the village!
Who can stop it?
Even the ocean cowers in fear,
It makes you want to cry out and wail!
Aaha.. Aahaahaa
Courage alone is our weapon!
Dharma (righteousness) will protect the weak!
Male: There is no need to fear before anyone!
Fold your hands and salute our shoulders!
For the eagle that rules the sky,
There are no boundaries!
Hearing the sound of the trumpeting elephant,
The shaking forest will not sleep!
O you who build forts and ramparts to guard,
O revered Lords!
The forest is whispering something,
The forest fire has caught the village!
Who can stop it?
Even the ocean cowers in fear,
It makes you want to cry out and wail!
Aaha.. Aahaahaa.. (x4)
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Chorus
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Beyond the translation

Overall song meaning

This song is a fiery, mystical anthem of resilience, justice, and divine protection rooted in nature and tribal heritage. It proclaims that the earth and sky belong to no single person or ruler, warning against arrogance and greed. Amidst looming devastation symbolized by a wildfire touching the land, the lyrics call upon guardian deities and human courage, asserting that righteousness will protect the weak and hardship will forge unshakeable strength.

Writing craft

Poetic devices

Personification

“Kaadu ennavo solludhe”

The forest and sea are given human feelings and actions, depicting the forest as communicating warnings and the sea as cowering in fear.

Metaphor

“Sangiligal theeyilthaan roopam kolludhu!”

The line compares the tempering of iron chains in fire to human character and courage being forged through adversity and struggle.

Hyperbole

“Vaanai aalum kazhugukku Ellai yedhum kidaiyaadhu!”

Exaggerates the soaring reach and absolute freedom of the sky-ruling eagle, symbolizing boundless spirit.

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Trivia

This track belongs to the Tamil dub of Rishab Shetty's 'Kantara: Chapter 1', with music composed by B. Ajaneesh Loknath, continuing the folk-folklore musical tradition established in the original Kantara.

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