“Rebel (Tamil)” is a song from “Kantara : Chapter 1” with music by B. Ajaneesh Loknath and lyrics by Pazhani Bharathi. The track, starring Rishab Shetty, features vocals from Muthu Sirpi. It opens with the claim that the land is not anyone’s father’s property to plunder.
Released: October 9, 2025
Rebel (Tamil)
B. Ajaneesh Loknath | Pazhani Bharathi • From “Kantara : Chapter 1”
Later lines describe the forest warning of a wildfire consuming the village. The lyrics respond by stating courage is the only weapon available. Righteousness is presented as the protection for the weak.
Hey Vanam Bhoomi YavumHey, the sky and the earth
Adhi Kalam Thottu Ingu Unduhave existed here since time began
Alli Kondu PogaTo be scooped up and carried away
Appanoda Sotthu Illai SolluTell them it’s not their father’s property
Or Gyana PadhaiA path of wisdom
Vazhakkena Eesana Padhamthe feet of Lord Eesana became my guide
Vilaga Kanden AnagaI saw it flawlessly drift away
O Kotta Kothalam Katti KathidumOh you who build forts and towers and scream
Sami Mareyou so-called gods
Kadu Ennavo SolludheThe forest is saying something
Kattu Neruppu Oorai ThotruvittadheA wildfire has ignited the village
Yar ThaduppadhuWho is there to stop it?
Kadalum Bhayandhu AdangudheEven the sea stills itself in fear
Kooppadu Pottu Azha ThonudheI feel like shouting out and crying
Aha AhahaAha Ahaha
Theeyanaikkum Thairiyangal YarukkulladhuWho has the courage to put out the fire?
Sangiligal Theeyilthan Roopam KolludhuIt’s in the fire that chains are forged
Kantara Kanmunne Yaru NirpaduWho will stand before this raging forest?
Kanneerum Kambalaiyum Oorai AludhuTears and sorrow are drowning the village
O Kotta Kothalam Katti KathidumOh you who build forts and towers and scream
Sami Mareyou so-called gods
Kadu Ennavo SolludheThe forest is saying something
Kattu Neruppu Oorai ThotruvittadheA wildfire has ignited the village
Yar ThaduppadhuWho is there to stop it?
Kadalum Bhayandhu AdangudheEven the sea stills itself in fear
Kooppadu Pottu Azha ThonudheI feel like shouting out and crying
Aha AhahaAha Ahaha
Thairiyam Than Namma AyudhamCourage is our only weapon
Eliyorai Dharmam KathidumRighteousness will protect the weak
Yar Munnum Acham Than Thevai IllaiThere’s no need for fear before anyone
Kai Serththu Kumbidungal EmtholaiJoin your hands and bow before my shoulders
Vanai Alum KazhugukkuFor the eagle that rules the sky
Ellai Yedhum Kidaiyadhuthere are no boundaries
Yanai Pilirum Sattham KettuHearing the trumpet of the elephant
Athirum Kadu Thoongadhuthe trembling forest does not sleep
O Kotta Kothalam Katti KathidumOh you who build forts and towers and scream
Sami Mareyou so-called gods
Kadu Ennavo SolludheThe forest is saying something
Kattu Neruppu Oorai ThotruvittadheA wildfire has ignited the village
Yar ThaduppadhuWho is there to stop it?
Kadalum Bhayandhu AdangudheEven the sea stills itself in fear
Kooppadu Pottu Azha ThonudheI feel like shouting out and crying
The song moves from an ancient claim on nature to a modern threat of destruction. It ultimately points to inner strength as the solution for survival. The meaning of the ‘Rebel’ lyrics is a call for the oppressed to use courage as their defense.
