Respectable members,
Greetings. Here I am, with yet one more Malayalam Classic.
Chekavars were warriors lived in the ancient times of South India. A quote about Chekavars..."The Chekava/Chekavar/Chekavan/Chevakan/Chon :-The deadly gladiators in the ancient times of South India (now this part can be called as "Kerala") are believed to be the founding fathers and the excellent developers of the martial art of "Kalarippayattu"- as they lived with their Sword, as a part of "Karma"-Their traditional holy labour of implementing "Dharma" by giving their blood and sacrifycing themselves in the "Ankam" to decide the final Justice for a Region. Do you believe..- Once the blood of an "Ezhavar / Thiyyar" could decide "the ultimate justice" of a region, their blood could avoid big battles amoung the regions, their blood could impart the fragrance of peace amoung the regions.These people are [1][2] belonging to the Ezhava (Thiyya) caste and related to "Hindu" religion. "Vadakkan Pattukal"(the Ballads in the language of "Malayalam" which were originated in the medieval history of South India.., describes the Saga of "Chekava -heroes" who formed militia of local cheftians and kings. These songs exemplify and bestow up on the heights and sacrifices also of all other "expert -Ezhava Chekavars" who were excellent in Kalari Payattu.[3]. As the saying goes, An Ezhavan(Thiyyan) becomes a "Chekavan" only after the fight of an "ankam" and then onwards that Chekavar's food is believed to be on the tip of the sword. [4] ‘Ankam’ is a duel, to the death, fought between two "Ankachekavar" to resolve the quarrels between local rulers . The ruler represented by the surviving Ankachekavar was considered the winner. For centuries ...in Kerala, south India, quarrels between local rulers were resolved by fixing an "Ankam" by this deadly gladiators.All the legendary martial artists in the history of South India –like...Thacholi Othenan, Unniyarcha, Aromal Chekavar, Chandu, Aromalunni, Kannappanunni- were from this warrior community"
Chekavar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a movie about Aromal Chekavar, Chandu and Aromalunni. "According to the legend, Aromal Chekavar, a well-known warrior, lost his life after a duel in which his sword broke off at the hilt during the fight. The metal rivets holding the blade to the hilt had been replaced with wooden ones by his trusted ally and cousin, Chandu. Chandu is said to have betrayed his cousin because he was jealous of Aaromal's popularity and abilities."
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That legend was sung as 'Vadakkan Paattukal'.
http://www.4shared.com/dir/6642672/53df19b6/veera_gaatha_-_vadakkan_paattukal.html
Even Aromal wrote it down that he was betrayed by Chandu...(title song).
But did Chandu betray Aromal? M.T.Vasudevan Nair presents Chandu's side of the story.
But why it is posted here? The movie is well directed. The actors lived their roles. The director almost takes us to ancient South India; The language is Malayalam...with less Tamizh mixture than usual. As usual, the dialogue is piercing, traditions are very nicely exhibited.
The movie - YouTube - Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (Part 1)
(Kindly find parts 2 to 16 from the list on the right side, please).
Cheers!
Greetings. Here I am, with yet one more Malayalam Classic.
Chekavars were warriors lived in the ancient times of South India. A quote about Chekavars..."The Chekava/Chekavar/Chekavan/Chevakan/Chon :-The deadly gladiators in the ancient times of South India (now this part can be called as "Kerala") are believed to be the founding fathers and the excellent developers of the martial art of "Kalarippayattu"- as they lived with their Sword, as a part of "Karma"-Their traditional holy labour of implementing "Dharma" by giving their blood and sacrifycing themselves in the "Ankam" to decide the final Justice for a Region. Do you believe..- Once the blood of an "Ezhavar / Thiyyar" could decide "the ultimate justice" of a region, their blood could avoid big battles amoung the regions, their blood could impart the fragrance of peace amoung the regions.These people are [1][2] belonging to the Ezhava (Thiyya) caste and related to "Hindu" religion. "Vadakkan Pattukal"(the Ballads in the language of "Malayalam" which were originated in the medieval history of South India.., describes the Saga of "Chekava -heroes" who formed militia of local cheftians and kings. These songs exemplify and bestow up on the heights and sacrifices also of all other "expert -Ezhava Chekavars" who were excellent in Kalari Payattu.[3]. As the saying goes, An Ezhavan(Thiyyan) becomes a "Chekavan" only after the fight of an "ankam" and then onwards that Chekavar's food is believed to be on the tip of the sword. [4] ‘Ankam’ is a duel, to the death, fought between two "Ankachekavar" to resolve the quarrels between local rulers . The ruler represented by the surviving Ankachekavar was considered the winner. For centuries ...in Kerala, south India, quarrels between local rulers were resolved by fixing an "Ankam" by this deadly gladiators.All the legendary martial artists in the history of South India –like...Thacholi Othenan, Unniyarcha, Aromal Chekavar, Chandu, Aromalunni, Kannappanunni- were from this warrior community"
Chekavar - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This is a movie about Aromal Chekavar, Chandu and Aromalunni. "According to the legend, Aromal Chekavar, a well-known warrior, lost his life after a duel in which his sword broke off at the hilt during the fight. The metal rivets holding the blade to the hilt had been replaced with wooden ones by his trusted ally and cousin, Chandu. Chandu is said to have betrayed his cousin because he was jealous of Aaromal's popularity and abilities."
Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
That legend was sung as 'Vadakkan Paattukal'.
http://www.4shared.com/dir/6642672/53df19b6/veera_gaatha_-_vadakkan_paattukal.html
Even Aromal wrote it down that he was betrayed by Chandu...(title song).
But did Chandu betray Aromal? M.T.Vasudevan Nair presents Chandu's side of the story.
But why it is posted here? The movie is well directed. The actors lived their roles. The director almost takes us to ancient South India; The language is Malayalam...with less Tamizh mixture than usual. As usual, the dialogue is piercing, traditions are very nicely exhibited.
The movie - YouTube - Oru Vadakkan Veeragatha (Part 1)
(Kindly find parts 2 to 16 from the list on the right side, please).
Cheers!
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