Hyderabad: The patriotism of Tamil Cinema has long discovered powerful expressions through profound songs. From the struggle for freedom, the Tamil patriotic song captures the nature of national pride, sacrifice and love for the motherland. Patriotism in Tamil music has never been just waving the flag, it is about evoking pride, inspiring change, and remembering those who sacrificed their lives for the freedom of the country.
Here is a list of 10 best patriotic Tamil songs that continue to resonate with the Tamils:
1. “Thaayin Manikodi Paarae” – Arunachalam (1997)
•Singer: SP Balasubrahmanyam
•Music: Deva
2. “Uyire Uyire” – Mumbai (1995)
•Singer: Hariharan, KS Chithra
• Music: AR Rahman
3. “India India” – Enthiran (2010)
•Singer: AR Rahman
• Music: AR Rahman
4. “Vande Mataram” – Album by AR Rahman (1997)
•Singer and Composer: AR Rahman
5. “Senthamizh Naadu” – Iruvar (1997)
•Singer: AR Rahman
• Music: AR Rahman
6. “Thamizha Thamizha” – Roja (1992)
•Singer: Hariharan
• Music: AR Rahman
•Written by Vairamuthu.
7. “Unnai Kaanadhu Naan” – Vishwaroopam (2013)
•Singer: Shankar Mahadevan
• Music: Shankar-ehsaan loy
8. “Aazhaikiran Madhavan” – Uyarndha Manithan (1968)
•Singer: TM Soundararajan
• Music: Ms. Viswanathan
9. “Nethu Rathiri Yamma” – Andha Naal (1954)
•Singer: JP Chandrababu
•Music: Vedha
10. “Desam Manadhil” – Thani Oruvan by Jayam Ravi (2015)
•Singer: Hariharan
• Music: Hiphop Tamizha
These songs continue to intensify the fire of patriotism in the hearts of young and older Tamils.
Written by Sherin MJ, Alwal Loyola Academy, Secunderabad
