“Kondattam” by Jakes Bejoy, M. G. Sreekumar, Rajalakshmy, and Vinayak Sasikumar appears on the album Thudarum. The song, starring Mohanlal and Shobana, begins by describing a deity’s descent as a powerful “dance of fire.” Lyricists for the track include the vocal artists, with Jakes Bejoy also listed as composer.
Released: April 30, 2025
Kondattam
Jakes Bejoy | M. G. Sreekumar • From “Thudarum”
Thudarum’s Kondattam Lyrics Translation
The song’s focus shifts from a divine spectacle to a human instruction. Listeners are told to wield their “torches of anger” with love instead. This change introduces a message about seeing all people equally and without judgment.
Thankamana ThamilmozhiyilIn the precious Tamil language
Kanthaswami SannidhiyilIn the sacred presence of Kanthaswami
Inbamode Japam AruleedumGrant us a chant of pure bliss
Janam Janam ManathilIn the heart of every generation
Anpu ThookumoruvanHe is the one who carries love
Amsamaana TharunanA young man with a divine grace
Avatharicha MuruganThe incarnated Lord Murugan
ShanmughanThe one known as Shanmughan
Arupadai Kadavulukku VellaattamA ritual dance for the god of the six abodes
Ithu Thankaveyil Kirukku MayilThis is a wild peacock in the golden sun
Therottam TherottamA chariot-race, a chariot-race
Arupadai Kadavulukku VellaattamA ritual dance for the god of the six abodes
Ithu Thankaveyil Kirukku MayilThis is a wild peacock in the golden sun
Therottam TherottamA chariot-race, a chariot-race
Azhakay Orungi Vannaal MinnaattamWhen he arrives adorned in beauty, it’s a flash of lightning
Asurar Thala Parakkum ThullaattamA frantic dance as the heads of demons fly
Aandavan Irangi Vannaal TheeyaattamWhen the Lord descends, it’s a dance of fire
Aarum Mathimarakkum VellaattamA ritual dance that makes everyone lose themselves
Moolokam Kaikooppum MaayattherottamA mystical chariot-race that the three worlds bow to
Kadalezhum Pinmaarum AazhakkannottamA gaze so deep, the seven seas retreat
Thaarachelaattam Thaniye PoraattamA lone battle, like a shower of stars
Nadanatthikavariyum Kaliyaattam AattamA captivating performance, a masterful dance
Thirumalamuruganukku Maamala MuruganukkuFor Murugan of the sacred mountain, for Murugan of the great mountain
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival!
Thirumalamuruganukku Maamala MuruganukkuFor Murugan of the sacred mountain, for Murugan of the great mountain
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival!
Azhakay Orungi Vannaal MinnaattamWhen he arrives adorned in beauty, it’s a flash of lightning
Asurar Thala Parakkum ThullaattamA frantic dance as the heads of demons fly
Aandavan Irangi Vannaal TheeyaattamWhen the Lord descends, it’s a dance of fire
Aarum Mathimarakkum VellaattamA ritual dance that makes everyone lose themselves
Arupadai Kadavulukku VellaattamA ritual dance for the god of the six abodes
Ithu Thankaveyil Kirukku MayilThis is a wild peacock in the golden sun
Therottam TherottamA chariot-race, a chariot-race
Arupadai Kadavulukku VellaattamA ritual dance for the god of the six abodes
Ithu Thankaveyil Kirukku MayilThis is a wild peacock in the golden sun
Therottam TherottamA chariot-race, a chariot-race
Kaanum Lokam Santhoshathin KooduThis world you see is a cradle of joy
Njanum Neeyum OnnaanedaYou and I are one, my friend
Innee Mannil Janmam Onne OnnuOn this earth, we only have one life
Oro Naalum KondaadedaSo celebrate every single day
Kopathin PanthangalTake the torches of anger
Nee Anpaale AattenamAnd you must wield them with love
Ellorem EnnennumSee everyone, always and forever
Ore Kannaale KaanenamThrough the very same eyes
Thudanganam Ini Pooram IniThe grand festival must begin now
Arumukhanude KaalamIt’s the era of the six-faced one
Nada TheruvilakkanaLet the streets of the procession light up
PodipodikkanaLet them burst with energy
Kalabha Kunkuma Thimila MaddhalamWith sandalwood, vermilion, and the throb of ‘thimila’ and ‘maddhalam’ drums
Saravanamuruganukku Shanmugha MuruganukkuFor Murugan of Saravana, for the six-faced Murugan
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival!
Sivanude Thirumakanu Kaarthika MuruganukkuFor the holy son of Shiva, for Karthikeya Murugan
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival!
Azhakay Orungi Vannaal MinnaattamWhen he arrives adorned in beauty, it’s a flash of lightning
Asurar Thala Parakkum ThullaattamA frantic dance as the heads of demons fly
Aandavan Irangi Vannaal TheeyaattamWhen the Lord descends, it’s a dance of fire
Aarum Mathimarakkum VellaattamA ritual dance that makes everyone lose themselves
Thirumalamuruganukku Maamala MuruganukkuFor Murugan of the sacred mountain, for Murugan of the great mountain
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival!
Thirumalamuruganukku Maamala MuruganukkuFor Murugan of the sacred mountain, for Murugan of the great mountain
Kondaadayya Kondaadayya Kondattam KondattamLet’s celebrate, oh, let’s celebrate, it’s a festival, a festival
Kondattam Music Video
The piece opens as a ritualistic war cry for the deity Murugan. It ends with the direct command to celebrate every single day of our one life. This transformation uses mythological energy to endorse everyday joy and human unity.