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He was a farm hand born in [[Vadalivilai]], [[Tirunelveli]] district of the state of modern Madras Presidency, he grew up working as a farm-hand, and became the leader of a band of [[highwaymen]].{{cn|date=February 2026}} |
He was a farm hand born in [[Vadalivilai]], [[Tirunelveli]] district of the state of modern Madras Presidency, he grew up working as a farm-hand, and became the leader of a band of [[highwaymen]].{{cn|date=February 2026}} |
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==Legacy== |
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A biography was written of Jambulinga Nadar, after his death, by one of the police-officers entrusted with his capture. |
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At the height of their terror, a popular Tamil ditty made the rounds of the area. It ran thus: |
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”Jambulinga Nadan pora vazhi, jannalgal ellam thavudu podi,” |
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”Kasi Nadan pora vazhi, kadhavugal ellam thavudu podi,” |
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”Kalluli Mangan Pora vazhi, kallugal ellam thavudu podi,” |
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”Doravappa pora vazhi – enn aatha! naan poga matein.” |
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To translate into English: |
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”Jambulinga Nadan’s way is marked with broken windows,” |
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”Kasi Nadan’s way is marked with stoved-in doors,” |
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”Kalluli Mangan’s way is marked by stones powdered,” |
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”Doravappa’s way – I wouldn’t venture that for the love of my mother!” |
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==In popular culture== |
==In popular culture== |
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Latest revision as of 21:27, 7 February 2026
Jambulingam Nadar was a notorious brigand of the southern Madras Presidency in the early 20th century. He was shot to death by the police on 20 September 1923.[1]
He was a farm hand born in Vadalivilai, Tirunelveli district of the state of modern Madras Presidency, he grew up working as a farm-hand, and became the leader of a band of highwaymen.[citation needed]
Jayan portrays Jambulingan in the 1979 Malayalam film Vellayani Paramu. The 1982 Malayalam film Jambulingam stars Prem Nazir in the lead role.
