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Send us Fan Mail Vanthiyadevan leaves  Kadambur and heads towards Tanjavur, accompanied by his friend  Kandha Maravel till the Kollidam lake. He does not reveal anything that he came to  know the previous night ! But on his way he learns more information and is joined by his mystery companion on the boat !! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/m...

Send us Fan Mail The moment arrives where Pazhuvetrayar reveals who is in the palanquin when his allies look in surprise but it brings a great shock to Vanthiyadevan who witnesses the power play of the chola dynasty ! Will he be able to carry this news to Sundara Cholar ?  Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our onl...

Send us Fan Mail The Secret meetings begin in the Sambuvarayar palace while Vanthiyathevan listens in silence, Pazhuvettarayar begins his speech, What lies as the crux of this secret meeting ? does he gain the support of the allies for his intentions ? Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our online store www.studiok...

Send us Fan Mail The tired Vanthiyadevan has a nightmare and is disturbed by the sight of Azhavarkadiyan peeping with his head on the wall of the fort in the middle of the night, but what is Azhavakadiyan  witnessing ? what is that so important ? Vanthiyathevan tries to find out ! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit...

Send us Fan Mail After Vanthiyadevan gets himself accommodated at his friend Kantha Maravel's Sambuvarayar palace , he witnesses a most famous Kuravai Koothu and gets flabbergasted at the end. What did he witness ? Find out in the exiting episode with two new segments added from this episode for you!   Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/m...

Send us Fan Mail Vanthiyadevan leaves to Kandamboor palace to rest that night and meet his childhood friend KandaMaravel. But what happens in the palace gate and who does he accidentally meet in the Palace ?  Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our online store www.studiokrishnaa.com  to buy Ponniyinselvan related g...

Send us Fan Mail Irked by the deeds of the soldiers of Pazhuvetrayar to his horse, Vanthiyadevan keeps his nerves to give a befitting reply later . Meanwhile Azhavarkadiyan and Vanthiyadevan go to the Vinnagara  temple to pray to Lord Vishnu, Where Vanthiyadevan learns about Azhvarkaidiyan's devotion but does he accept Azhvarkadiyan's plea ? Know more about this #VeeraNarayanaPerumal tem...

Send us Fan Mail Vanthiyadevan on his way to Kadambur meets an interesting Vashnavite Azhvarkadiyan Nambi, who fights over others to uphold vaishnavism . Soon he sees Puzhuvatarayar and a palanquin following the grand escort of Pazhuvetariyar. Vanthiyadevan sees who is in the palanquin and gets puzzled ! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madr...

Send us Fan Mail The First episode of the epic which introduces the Hero Vanthiyadevan to us. He carries messages from Aditya karikalar to his father and sister. Vanthiyadevan passes by the great Veeranam lake on the occasion of the Aadi festival and he gets mesmerized by the beauty of the cholan kingdom on his way.  Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeaco...

Send us Fan Mail Kalki's Magnum Opus "Ponniyin Selvan " is a tamil literature marvel. The Novel first came as weekly series in 1950 in the tamil Magazine Kalki. The Author needs no introduction, Krishnamoorthy after his Novels like Sivakamiyin Selvan, Parthiban kanavu became a house hold name as KALKI after his writings were published in the magazine. Come , drench into the Chola er...

Send us Fan Mail The life history of one of the greatest poet of Tamilnadu, Mahakavi Bharathiyar.  His works in Tamil and english made his a National poet and gained International acclaim. The great poet has visions about politics, social reforms, Liberty of Women and  Nationalism. His vast knowledge on various languages and  inspirational writings kindled thousands of people to fight for our free...

Send us Fan Mail Breathing his last with the National Flag in his hand is the epitome of sacrifice done by Kumaran of Tirupur in 1932. Hoisting of the National flag in 1933 at St. George Forte on 26th January 1933 was the valour of Bashyam. Hear the stories of these flag men who defied the British with valour and courage! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buy...

Send us Fan Mail The Story of the Riches to rags freedom Fighter will move you for sure! Indian who started his own shipping company against the British had another face, he made the labours strike against the British company which denied them basic wages and holidays in their textile company!  He being from affluent family was ill treated in the prison and suffered  only to be forgotten  and led ...

Send us Fan Mail The Valour and Sacrifice of 15 year old Valliammai will move you to tears. At the tender age of 16 she left the world only to prove self discipline and conviction will bring freedom. Let us hear her heart touching story and how at this  young age she made Karamchand Gandhi into Mahatma Gandhi ! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.c...

Send us Fan Mail The Unsung brother of Vera Pandiya Kattabomaan , Kind hearted at the same time ruthless when it came to slay the British was Oomaithurai , who formed alliances with like minded palayathars and stood bravely against the British. Hear him along with Maruthu Brothers who were the commender in Chiefs to  Queen Velu Naachiyar and fought with great valour and Might. It was the Maruthu b...

Send us Fan Mail The Fearless Kongu Prince who fought the might English was not able to be defeated, the valour and courage made the British run for their life thrice. He also helped Tippu Sultan win the battle against the East India company . Listen to how he became Chinnamalai from his former name Thirthagiri !!! Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoff...

Send us Fan Mail The Valour of Kings Azhagu Muthu Kone  who braved his life in front of the canon of the East India Company  and Veera Pandiya kattabooman who was hanged to death in Kayatharu, Tamilnadu are history that never could be forgotten ! Hear their story which inspired many more in the fight against the East India company and British ! Support the show Support this show by your generous c...

Send us Fan Mail Wonder who raised the slogan " Vellayane Veliyeru "  which means " British get out " for the very first time in the freedom struggle ? No it was not during the sypoy mutany in 1857, it was in 1755 by the brave Tamil King Pulithevar ! who fought against the mighty British who levied tax in the Nerkattum seval palayam ruled by him ! Listen to the heroic deeds of...

Send us Fan Mail The queen of Sivaganga was the first woman who fought against the British in 1772. Known for her Valour and intelligence listen to her strategies she handled to defeat the mighty english who had sophisticated weapons!    Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our online store www.studiokrishnaa.com  to...

Send us Fan Mail India Celebrates its 75th Independence this year . Histroy has been spotlighting the Known always! Now , lets look back to the martyrs who were unsung heros in this sacrifice ! The Madras podcast  comes up with those unsung heros as a tribute to their selfless sacrifice in the freedom Struggle. Starting from September  4th 2021..Stay tuned !! Support the show Support this show by...

Send us Fan Mail The 1967 elections dethrones Congress in Tamilnadu and DMK captures power, The firing of MGR by M R Radha and its aftermath put DMK into power and MGR in people's heart. This final episode of season 1 unfolds the gripping drama took place in 1967.  Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our online...

Send us Fan Mail The Students belonging to Colleges and Schools of Tamilnadu thronged the roads against Hindi implementation. Arrests, Riots, Bandh , Blood shed and Death were witnessed on the streets of Tamilnadu. Listen to the agitation that shook India and the international media. Finally who won the battle ?  Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee...

Send us Fan Mail After Mr. Chinnasami sets fire on himself and dies for saving Tamil language,  Tamilnadu witness a huge uproar against implementation of Hindi by the centre. Listen to what triggered the fire that ended in blood stained history pages of TamilNadu!. Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also visit our online stor...

Send us Fan Mail The rise of DMK seemed to be a threat to the ruling Congress in Tamilnadu. To keep the growth of DMK in check , the Congress plots various plans. Did DMK yield or win? Listen to the political rivalry between the parties during the 1960's in this latest episode. Support the show Support this show by your generous contributions at www.buymeacoffee.com/madraspodcast.com also vis...

Send us Fan Mail The Assembly elections of 1962 in Tamilnadu brings jitters to congress as the DMK's rising sun shines bright!  hear all about  the  first protest that shook the corridors of power  when Hindi was made compulsory in schools during 1938 and the life sacrifices  of  Mr. Natarajan and Mr. Thalamuthu in the agitation. Like my podcast ? you can subscribe or support The Madras Podca...