Thanthanamadi Lyrics Translation | Jayasimma | A. P. Komala | Ghantasala
Ghantasala, A. P. Komala, and Ramaiadoss sing “Thanthanamadi” from the 1955 album “Jayasimma.” This Tamil folk anthem delivers a spirited call to remember forgotten heroes. Lyricist Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass and composer T. V. Raju created a song of defiance.
Released: April 30, 1955
Thanthanamadi
A. P. Komala | Ghantasala • From “Jayasimma”
Lyricist
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
Composer
T. V. Raju, Ramaiadoss
Jayasimma’s Thanthanamadi Tamil Lyrics English Translation
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass directly questions, “Did the brave Kattabomman ever fear?” The song emphasizes Kattabomman’s fearlessness before anyone, calling him a “lion.” It also honors Queen Mangamma, describing her as a “great and devoted woman” who raised her sword against enemies.
Hoo Hoo HoiHoo Hoo Hoi!
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Veeranai Yendhiya NaduThis is a land that bears heroes.
Veera Dheeranai Yendhiya ThennaduThis is the Southern land that bears brave and courageous warriors.
Veeranai Yendhiya NaduThis is a land that bears heroes.
Veera Dheeranai Yendhiya ThennaduThis is the Southern land that bears brave and courageous warriors.
Arivayooda Arumai MaganeO precious son, full of wisdom.
Arivayooda Arumai MaganeO precious son, full of wisdom.
Adhu Pol Neeyum Poradu VeeraYou too, brave one, must fight just like that.
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Yarukkum Anjadha PommannaOur Pommanna was fearless before anyone.
Nerukku Nerana SingannaHe was a lion, facing challenges head-on.
Andha Oorukkulle Adhu SingannaWithin that land, he was indeed a lion.
Andha Oorukkulle Adhu SingannaWithin that land, he was indeed a lion.
Yarukkum Anjadha PommannaOur Pommanna was fearless before anyone.
Nerukku Nerana SingannaHe was a lion, facing challenges head-on.
Andha Oorukkulle Adhu SingannaWithin that land, he was indeed a lion.
Raja Needhikke Veera JathikkeFor royal justice, and for his brave people,
Raja Needhikke Veera JathikkeFor royal justice, and for his brave people,
Pachaiyai Raththam Sindhi MagizhndhanHe shed his blood freely and with joy.
Parukkulle Perum Thiyagam PurindhanHe made a great sacrifice for the world.
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Maha Pathini ThanammaShe is truly a great and devoted woman.
Raniayda Engal MangammaShe is our Queen Mangamma.
Maharaniyada Engal MangammaShe is our great Queen Mangamma.
Maha Pathini ThanammaShe is truly a great and devoted woman.
Raniayda Engal MangammaShe is our Queen Mangamma.
Maharaniyada Engal MangammaShe is our great Queen Mangamma.
Sathruvinale Kathi ThookinalIf enemies came, she raised her sword.
Sathruvinale Kathi ThookinalIf enemies came, she raised her sword.
Engal Rani Munn SolladhadaNo one dared speak against our queen.
Therindhu Pesuda Singame SingamSpeak wisely, you mighty lions.
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
Thandhanamadi Tahndhana AndhaIn this folk chant, did that
Kattabommane BayanthanaKattabomman ever fear?
Veera Kattabommane BayanthanaDid the brave Kattabomman ever fear?
The song urges listeners to fight with similar wisdom and courage. It celebrates those who shed blood for royal justice and made great sacrifices. This “Thanthanamadi” lyrics translation highlights an enduring spirit of resistance against oppression.
