Danish Malappuram sings “Pottiye Kettiye,” a sharp political satire set to a devotional melody. The lyrics speak openly about the Sabarimala gold scandal, accusing temple officials and politicians of corruption. The song went viral during Kerala’s local elections, using humour to highlight serious claims of theft and mismanagement.

Released: December 14, 2025

Pottiye Kettiye

Danish Malappuram (Video features lip-sync by Naseer Koottilangadi)

Lyricist: Kunjabdulla Chalappuram (also known as G.P. Chalappuram)
Production: Subair Pandalloor and Haneefa Mudikkode

Kerala Election Song Pottiye Kettiye Lyrics Translation in English

Kunjabdulla Chalappuram wrote the lyrics, which mock the hypocrisy of those trusted to protect sacred traditions. A key line, “They appointed Potty, but he turned the gold into copper,” directly accuses officials of stealing temple wealth. The song also refers to the misuse of Wayanad disaster relief funds, pointing to a wider problem of corruption among those in power.

Pottiye KetiyeThey appointed Potty,

Swarnnam Chembayi MaattiyeBut he changed the gold to copper.

Swarnnappaalikal MaattiyeHe removed the golden plates,

Shaasthaavin Dhanam OottiyeAnd took away Lord Ayyappa’s wealth.

Pottiye KetiyeThey appointed Potty,

Swarnnam Chembayi MaattiyeBut he changed the gold to copper.

Swarnnappaalikal MaattiyeHe removed the golden plates,

Shaasthaavin Dhanam OottiyeAnd took away Lord Ayyappa’s wealth.

Swarnnam Kattavan AarappaWho stole the gold, Father?

Sakhaakkalaane AyyappaIt was the ‘Comrades’, oh Ayyappa.

Loham MaattiyathaarappaWho changed the metal, father?

Sakhaakkalaanu AyyappaIt was the ‘Comrades’, oh Ayyappa.

Swarnnam Kattavan AarappaWho stole the gold, Father?

Sakhaakkalaane AyyappaIt was the ‘Comrades’, oh Ayyappa.

Loham MaattiyathaarappaWho changed the metal, father?

Sakhaakkalaanu AyyappaIt was the ‘Comrades’, oh Ayyappa.

Pottiye KetiyeThey appointed Potty,

Swarnnam Chembayi MaattiyeBut he changed the gold to copper.

Swarnnappaalikal MaattiyeHe removed the golden plates,

Shaasthaavin Dhanam OottiyeAnd took away Lord Ayyappa’s wealth.

Aachaarangale LanghikkaanaayiTo break the sacred traditions,

Kamminimaare Mala KetiThey sent the ‘Comrades’ up the hill.

Akavum Puravum KollayadikkaanTo steal everything, inside and out,

Niyamichullathu Oru PottiThey appointed a man named Potty.

Aachaarangale LanghikkaanaayiTo break the sacred traditions,

Kamminimaare Mala KetiThey sent the ‘Comrades’ up the hill.

Akavum Puravum KollayadikkaanTo steal everything, inside and out,

Niyamichullathu Oru PottiThey appointed a man named Potty.

Pottiye KetiyeThey appointed Potty,

Swarnnam Chembayi MaattiyeBut he changed the gold to copper.

Swarnnappaalikal MaattiyeHe removed the golden plates,

Shaasthaavin Dhanam OottiyeAnd took away Lord Ayyappa’s wealth.

Wayanadinte DuranthamakattaanTo prevent the tragedy in Wayanad,

Fund Koduthu NaattarThe common people gave funds.

Kodikal Ere ThattippaakkiThey turned crores of rupees into a scam,

Fund Malarthi AvanmaarAnd those guys pocketed the funds.

Wayanadinte DuranthamakattaanTo prevent the tragedy in Wayanad,

Fund Koduthu NaattarThe common people gave funds.

Kodikal Ere ThattippaakkiThey turned crores of rupees into a scam,

Fund Malarthi AvanmaarAnd those guys pocketed the funds.

Pottiye Kettiye Music Video

The parody became widely popular for its bold political message and reportedly influenced voters during the elections. Danish Malappuram’s energetic performance, along with production by Subair Pandalloor and Haneefa Mudikkode, helped turn the song into a strong form of protest. Its impact was so significant that the Kerala Police filed a case against it for allegedly hurting religious sentiments, adding to its controversial reputation.