single · July 7, 2016

Takkaru Takkaru (Jallikattu)

Hiphop Tamizha

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"Takkaru Takkaru" is a socially conscious hip-hop track by Hiphop Tamizha, released as a standalone single. The song directly addresses the controversial ban on Jallikattu, a traditional Tamil bull-taming sport.

• The single was released on July 7, 2016, in anticipation of the potential ban on Jallikattu.
• The song's music video gained significant traction online, amplifying its message and garnering millions of views.
• "Takkaru Takkaru" became an anthem for the protests that erupted in Tamil Nadu seeking to lift the ban on Jallikattu.

Hiphop Tamizha is a musical duo from Chennai, Tamil Nadu, known for pioneering the Tamil hip-hop and rap genre. At the time of this single's release, they were riding a wave of popularity from their film scoring work.