Manikandan Ayyappa sings Theythaka from Kudukku 2025. Lyricist Nandhakumar Kazhimbram writes this folk anthem about Kerala’s farming communities. Composer Manikandan Ayyappa brings rhythmic chants from traditional boat songs.
Released: March 30, 2023
Theythaka
Manikandan Ayyappa • From “Kudukku 2025”
Kudukku 2025’s Theythaka Malayalam Lyrics English Translation
Nandhakumar Kazhimbram asks who works in another’s field to show shared labor. He describes seedlings sinking as daylight fades, showing a full day’s work. The Theythaka chant mimics farmers harvesting in rhythm.
Aarante Kandathil Aarandaa KothanathuWho is that tilling someone else’s field?
Aarante Thengumellu Aarandaa ChethanathuWho is that carving someone else’s coconut tree?
Nallachan Kaavile Korante KuttyaaneI am the son of Koran from Nallachan’s sacred grove.
Njanaanda Paadathe Karumaadi MuthaaneI am the precious Karumadi of the paddy field.
Kaalikkum Koranum Kadinjoolu NjaanandaI am the firstborn of Kaali and Koran.
Kaarthoonum Chirathakkum Kunjaanja NjaanandaTo the elders and the coconut shell, I am their little one.
Nadakaale Neram Poyi Mumbelum EanunduThe time for idling is past; there’s a plough before me.
Maalore Kootteettu Koyyaanum EanunduBy joining with the people of the land, there’s a way to harvest.
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Njaaru Munganu Varambu MoodanuThe seedlings are submerged, the field ridges are covered,
Neram Manganu KandaaLook, the daylight is fading.
Kolum Munganu Olum MunganuThe stalk is submerged, the ripples are submerged,
Oppamundanu KandaaLook, they are together.
Thaathi Koyyanu Thaalathil KoyyanuBending low to harvest, harvesting in rhythm,
Neetti Koyyanu KandaaLook, harvesting with long, sweeping motions.
Vatti Nirakkanu Kotta NirakkanuFilling the small basket, filling the large basket,
Naazhi Nirakkanu KandaaLook, filling the grain measure.
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Naadi Vannappo Devi VannathumWhen the oracle trembled, the Goddess arrived,
Moodevi Poyathum KandaaAnd look, the goddess of misfortune departed.
Vayattaatti Vannappo NaadarinjathumWhen the midwife arrived, the whole village knew,
Nangeli Pettathum KandaaAnd look, Nangeli has given birth.
Vela Vannathum Paala PoothathumThe festival came, the Paala tree blossomed,
Manam Parannathum KandaaAnd look, the fragrance spread.
Neetti Paadana Koothu MaadathilIn the temple theater where they sing long, drawn-out songs,
Paavakal Aadana KandaaLook, the puppets are dancing.
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Theythaka Music Video
The Theythaka lyrics in English offer insights into rural unity. This song celebrates collective farming through powerful repetitive calls. Explore the full lyrics meaning of Kerala’s agricultural anthem.