Haricharan and Nakash Aziz deliver ‘Namakkana Kaalam’ from G. V. Prakash Kumar’s ‘Parasakthi’ album. Arivu’s lyrics fuse cultural pride with urgent folk rhythms, creating a revolutionary anthem of linguistic identity.
Released: December 14, 2025
Namakkana Kaalam
Haricharan | Nakash Aziz • From “Parasakthi”
Parasakthi’s Namakkana Kaalam Tamil Lyrics English Meaning
The song asks listeners to leave their homes and unite for the nation. Arivu emphasizes victory through collective action, declaring ‘Our nation’ll stand victorious because of us.’ Repetitive folk chants reinforce communal strength.
Hey Namakkaana KaalamHey, this is our time.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Nerupaana VegamHey, it’s a fiery speed.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Verukkaadha VeeramHey, it’s undying courage,
Uruthaana ThiyagamA firm sacrifice,
Mozhikaaga NaamumAnd we’re here for our language.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
ThilleleThillele ‘folk refrain’.
Rekka Katti Yerum MunnaleIt’s taking flight and moving forward.
Mettu Katti Paadu ThannaleCompose a tune and sing for yourself.
Yettu Thikum Serum UnnalaeIt’ll reach every corner because of you.
ThilleleThillele ‘folk refrain’.
Ratham Motham Soodaachu YeleOur blood’s boiling now, hey.
Koottam Kathum Pera SonnaleWhen the crowd screams your name,
Jeyichi Nikkum Naadu NammaalaeOur nation’ll stand victorious because of us.
Vaanam PaadiSinging like a skylark,
Vaazhva KondaadiWhile celebrating life,
Sudurum Oliye MozhiyeThe language is a glowing light,
Eriyu Paniye MalaiyeIt’s like burning snow and a mountain.
Koottali Kooda VandhuFriends have gathered together,
Pattaali Paad ArinjuUnderstanding the worker’s struggle,
Koothaadu ThalanimirndhuDance with your head held high.
Hey Nethooda Kaayam EllaamHey, all of yesterday’s wounds,
Kaathooda PonadhinghaHave vanished with the wind here,
Nee Paaru Velli NelavuJust look at the silver moon.
Ye Raasa Nee ThilleleOh King, you are Thillele,
Rosa Poo KannaleWith eyes like a rose flower,
Kai Thaalam ThilleleClapping hands to the beat,
Pachai Kili Muthu CharamLike a green parrot and a string of pearls.
Maa Kolam ThilleleIt’s a Maa Kolam ‘rice-flour floor art’ and Thillele.
Thee Pandham KannaleWith eyes like a flaming torch,
Poraada VandhaaleSince you’ve come to fight,
Thannae Nannae Thannae NannaeThannae Nannae Thannae Nannae ‘rhythmic chant’.
Hey Namakkaana KaalamHey, this is our time.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Nerupaana VegamHey, it’s a fiery speed.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Verukkaadha VeeramHey, it’s undying courage,
Uruthaana ThiyagamA firm sacrifice,
Mozhikaaga NaamumAnd we’re here for our language.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Yaadhum Oore Anali NammodeEvery place is our home, and the fire’s ours.
Inaiyum Karame ThunaiyaeJoining hands is our only support,
Edhuvum Mudiyum InimeAnything’s possible from now on.
Hey Veetoda Naam IrundhaHey, if we stay inside our homes,
Naattoda Yaar IruppaaWho’ll be there for the nation?
Veechoodu Vandhu EranghuStep out with a powerful strike.
Hey Pesaadha OorumillaHey, there’s no silent town,
Paakaadha Aalum IllaAnd there’s no person who hasn’t seen it.
Vaa Thozha Ippo ThodanghuCome on, friend, let’s start now.
Hey Kondaadu KondaaduHey, celebrate, celebrate,
Kondaattam PanbaaduCelebration is our culture,
Thundaada VandhakkaIf they come to tear us apart,
Munna Vandhu Thatti KeluStep forward and speak up.
Munnru MunneruMove forward, move forward,
Muppaattan SonnaruThat’s what our forefather said,
Nal Vaaku NammoduHis good word stays with us,
Thannae Nannae Thannae NannaeThannae Nannae Thannae Nannae.
Hey Namakkaana KaalamHey, this is our time.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Nerupaana VegamHey, it’s a fiery speed.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
Hey Verukkaadha VeeramHey, it’s undying courage,
Uruthaana ThiyagamA firm sacrifice,
Mozhikaaga NaamumAnd we’re here for our language.
Jan Jara Jan Jara Jan JaraJan Jara Jan Jara Jan Jara.
ThilleleThillele ‘folk refrain’.
Rekka Katti Yerum MunnaleIt’s taking flight and moving forward.
Mettu Katti Paadu ThannaleCompose a tune and sing for yourself.
Yettu Thikum Serum UnnalaeIt’ll reach every corner because of you.
ThilleleThillele ‘folk refrain’.
Ratham Motham Soodaachu YeleOur blood’s boiling now, hey.
Koottam Kathum Pera SonnaleWhen the crowd screams your name,
Jeyichi Nikkum Naadu NammaalaeOur nation’ll stand victorious because of us.
Namakkana Kaalam Music Video
Lyrics translation of ‘Namakkana Kaalam’ defines a call to reclaim cultural heritage. The track blends traditional rhythms with modern urgency, urging listeners to celebrate their language and fight for unity.