Puzhupulikal - The Sancharis - Music Mojo Season 5 - Kappa Tv -

The lyrics, penned by Anwar Ali and originally composed by actor Vinayakan, carry a heavy historical and social weight:

: The song reflects the tragedy of the Pulaya community and other indigenous inhabitants of the Ernakulam region. In the 1970s and 80s, these people were forcibly driven out of their ancestral Pokkali (paddy) fields by land developers to build the modern city of Kochi, including landmarks like the Ernakulam bus stand. The lyrics, penned by Anwar Ali and originally

: The title translates to "worms and tigers/insects," representing the diverse life forms (including the marginalized humans) that are all equally vulnerable to the "terrible death" and displacement brought by urban expansion. The Sancharis' Performance The Sancharis' Performance : Their version maintains the

: Their version maintains the haunting intensity of the original, often incorporating soundscapes (like bus stand announcements) to emphasize the transformation of sacred ancestral land into a cold urban space. The lyrics, penned by Anwar Ali and originally

The song performed by The Sancharis on Music Mojo Season 5 (Kappa TV) is a powerful rendition of a track originally featured in the 2016 Malayalam film Kammattipaadam . The Story Behind the Song