August 15 is observed as Independence Day in India every year. India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. Jawaharlal Nehru declared India’s independence on August 15, 1947, and swore in as the 1st Indian Prime Minister. This day is a remembrance and dedication to all those who gave their lives, minds, bodies, and souls to free India.
Independence Day holds a special historic significance and is often reflected in art and literature and Malayalam cinema is no different.
On this 75th Independence Day, let’s take a look at some of the best patriotic songs made in Malayalam cinema and these songs are sure to ignite your spirit of patriotism!
Bharathamennal https://gaana.com/song/bhaarathamennaal‘Bharathamennal’ encapsulates the spirit of patriotism and nationalism. The song is from the 1964 Malayalam film ‘Aadyakiranangal’. The song was composed by K Raghavan and penned by poet late P Bhaskaran. Veteran singer P Susheela has crooned the energetic patriotic song.
Vande Mataramhttps://gaana.com/song/vandemaatharamPriyadarshan’s directorial ‘Kaalapani’ is one of the best historical drama’s ever made in Malayalam. The movie travels through the life of a patriotic and the song Vande Mataram is sure to lift your spirits. ‘Vande Mataram’ is composed by veteran musician
Ilaiyaraaja and Javed Akhtar has penned the lyricist. Mano has crooned the song.
Ganga Yamunahttps://gaana.com/song/ganga-yamuna-2‘Ganga Yamuna’ is one of the striking patriotic songs from Malayalam movies. The song was penned by poet Vayalar Ramavarma. The song is from the 1968 Malayalam film 'Hotel High Range'.
Vayalar Ramavarma has detailed the vast culture and geography and people of the country and how it stands together. G Devarajan has composed and Kamukara Purushothaman has lent his voice to the song.
Jaya Jaya Jaya Janmabhoomi
https://gaana.com/song/jaya-jaya-janma-bhoomi‘Jaya Jaya Jaya Janmabhoomi’ is a song from the 1964 film ‘School Master’. The song was written by Vayalar Ramavarma and it hails Mother India and describes the unity in diversity. The song was composed by G Devarajan and KJ. Yesudas and T Santha have sung the song.
Bharatha Nadin
https://gaana.com/song/bharatha-nadin‘Bharatha Nadin’ song hails the soldiers who protect our nation. The song is from the 1985 film ‘Bindhu’. ‘Bharatha Nadin’ was composed by Peter and Reuben and the lyrics were written by Bharanikkavu Sivakumar. Singer Janaki has lent her voice to the song.