V. N. Sundaram performs ‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama’ in the film Engal Selvi, with Kavi Rajagopal’s lyrics set to K. V. Mahadevan’s dramatic score. This theatrical piece centers on Queen Kaikeyi’s confrontation in the Ramayana. Tensions peak as royal promises clash with harsh demands.
Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama
V. N. Sundaram • From “Engal Selvi”
Engal Selvi’s Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Kaikeyi insists Bharata must rule and Rama must face immediate exile. Rajagopal compares her hidden motives to a worm inside a sweet mango. King Dasharatha protests her threat to die if denied.
Jaya Jaya Jaya JayaVictory! Victory! Victory! Victory!
Rama Maadhava Raggula Paalaa Raagavaa GunaseelaaRama, Lord Madhava, Guardian of the Raghus, Virtuous One!
Kaavaa Vaa Vaa Seethaa ManaalaaSave us, come, O consort of Sita!
Kaaththirunthaen Rompa NaalaaI’ve waited for so long!
Aanaiyiduveer Arasae Agilam Ariya UdanGive the command, King! Let the whole world know right now!
Aanaiyiduveer Arasae Agilam Ariya UdanGive the command, King! Let the whole world know right now!
Andru Enakkaliththa Antha VaranthanilaeIn the boons you granted me back then
Ondru Enathu Magan BharathanFirst, my son Bharatha
Mudi Soodi Endrum ArasaalaMust wear the crown and rule forever.
Umathu Magan Raman IndraeAnd your son Rama, this very day
Vanam Poga Venum Ena UdanaeMust leave for the forest immediately!
Aanaiyiduveer Arasae Agilam Ariya UdanGive the command, King! Let the whole world know right now!
Thanthaikku Pin MooththaAfter the father, the eldest
Thanaiyan AaluvathuSon’s right to rule
Tharani Vazhakkamadi NeeIs the world’s law, girl!
Kondulla Peraasai KoodaathadiThis greed won’t do!
Thaaikulaththukkae KalangamadiYou’re a disgrace to all mothers!
Vaakku Thavarum MannaaO King who breaks his word
Ummai Vaiyagam Thoottrum SonnaaThe world’s gonna mock you!
Kaalai Vidiyum MunnaalBefore the sun rises
En Pinaththai Paarum KannaalYou’ll be staring at my corpse!
Inikkum MaambazhaththukkullaeInside a sweet mango
Olinthirukkum Vandu Adhai PolaeLike a beetle hiding away
Mayakkum Perazhagin MunnaeBehind that stunning face
Vanjam Valarththu Vanthaayadi PennaeYou’ve nursed such treachery, woman!
Un Manasu Pola Mudi Maganukaatchi MudiCrown your son as you wish!
Soottu Kodi NaattuRaise the flag and reign!
Azhagennum Saaviyinaal Kaikeyi MannarWith the key of beauty, Kaikeyi
Arivu Kadhavai Saaththi PoottivittaalLocked the doors of the King’s mind!
Kaakam Kuyil Kunjai Virattuthal PolLike a crow driving off a cuckoo’s chick
Aval Kaattukkae Raamanaiyum OottivittaalShe’s banished Rama to the jungle!
Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama Music Video
Engal Selvi’s Jaya Jaya Jaya Rama lyrics translation traces how beauty clouded royal judgment. Duty crumbles before personal ambition. K. V. Mahadevan’s composition heightens the irreversible consequences.