The Casteless Collective - An Indian Folk Music Band Fighting for Social Justice

The Casteless Collective is an ensemble music band that essentially, in the words of its co-founder Tenma, comes from the soil of North Madras. Singing songs that talk about the inherent inequalities that exist in Indian society, inequalities that arise out of a rigid caste system that refuses to let people be free, The Casteless Collective’s music is both engaging and disruptive. The band refuses to adhere to the Brahmanical playbook that essentially says that if you belong to the ‘lower caste’, if you are an ‘untouchable’ then you don’t get to have a voice. The Casteless Collective has a voice - a voice that is made up of funeral musicians who learned to play their instruments in a graveyard, Gaana singers who sing about systematic oppression, rappers who talk about inequalities.
In this episode of VICE Meets, the members of The Casteless Collective talk about how the band came to be, how PA Ranjith, a famous director decided to express his activism through art, and how songs like Kaalu Rooba Dhuttu gave voice to the plight of manual scavengers, Finally, they talk about how the goal of a casteless society cannot be achieved by ‘refusing to see caste’ (something that upper-caste India is guilty of), but it can be achieved by acknowledging the divides that continue to exist and fragment Indian society and then working towards eliminating them - essentially by creating a truly casteless society.
**Translation of Tamil to English in the video by Shrishti Mathew.
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[@nandinimuthusubramanian3903]

Born as a Tamil Brahmin. The number of times I was told by elders in my family not to touch lower caste people, not to eat their food and so on, it was nothing short of hate crime. Our generation has a huge responsibility to wipe casteism off the face of Tamil Nadu and hopefully all of India.

[@MSV175]

I think u r a Chennaite

[@randomperson6141]

Finally someone acknowledging this, my Grandma unfortunately followed untouchability.

[@nishanths8274]

🔥🔥🔥🔥 🙏🏻 great

[@Men-er1ot]

@@abhijeetjagtapii2137 why??

[@Men-er1ot]

@@abhijeetjagtapii2137 why??

[@kolapuri1]

I am a 90's kid from Dalit community working in software industry, I used to think that my people are not consious enough but you proved I am wrong, thanks and keep it up.

[@vadakkansstayalert]

What's so proud being born a 90s kid. Can understand your pain not your cringier Age Barrier to look unique

[@dekuwar4436]

@@vadakkansstayalert he's expressing his struggle. It doesn't matter how he expressed it . He has a opinion of his own. You are the one who made it cringe.

[@user-lm8ig7os2k]

@@vadakkansstayalert and you're everywhere thala

[@user-lm8ig7os2k]

@@dekuwar4436 You have no idea about people making 90s kids cringe!

[@vadakkansstayalert]

@@user-lm8ig7os2k purinjikka maatranunga

[@arthurchase9381]

Wish the best and stay safe Equality is a worthy fight worldwide We are all humans Love from Merica

[@jeffkeil1595]

We have some pretty stupid SJW perps in America. Very stupid.

[@siddharthvaibhav2139]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3zEn36EiZ2FaZo they made this music video. Subtitles included. i would recommend you to give this a watch.

[@thunderdomer3631]

Anonymous Weirdo dude ru out of ur mind or wat? That’s America, he just made it short nd told “Merica”. And also he told the right thing! Appreciate that!! R else shut nd sit

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@jeromemohanan]

This is the best thing that has happened in a long while in the Madras music scene. Thanks to Ranjith anna for establishing a great platform. Jai Bhim !

[@vipinvnath4011]

Ambedkar wasn't a casteman

[@karpagavalli6712]

@Gopinath K naanga olunga thaana pesitu irukom...sila per ahvachi ellarayum solaatheenga

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs!!!

[@user-cs1ci3en1h]

@நாகரா‌ஜ ஐயர்- சேர பாண்டிய நாட்டு அந்தணன் அடேய் சங்கீ பயலே இங்கயும் வந்துட்டியா?😂

[@user-cs1ci3en1h]

@நாகரா‌ஜ ஐயர்- சேர பாண்டிய நாட்டு அந்தணன் சரி Adress சொல்லு வரேன் 😂 வந்து உன் அம்மாலே படுக்க போட்டு குத்துறேன் 😂

[@pawanchabukswar6707]

Amazing how these young men and women are proud of their culture.Even I belong to the same caste and community but never faced discrimination.But, seeing others from the same community face such hardships makes me sad. It is because of Dr.Ambedkar that my mother got highly educated in the first place and later educated me so that I become successful person in life. The only thing that will eradicate caste discrimination is good education.It doesn't matter if one doesn't earn more even after education but learning and knowledge is important it opens up the mind to a broad perspective of life.

[@akheeldas3988]

Very well said brother! ❤️

[@krishnamalu8143]

Your case may be rare . Their are still people experiencing the bitter taste of caste discrimination . Education may empower us ,the people who belong to the oppressed .But that doesn't mean,the other party may consider us as one among them.When we get a job though our hardwork ,they will say that ,it's because of reservation quota . Nobody will realise our hardwork and effort.Acheiving education or money can't stop them from discriminating us .I am also educated , but I also experienced the discrimination The people born in our community still experiences it .They judge us, criticise us And it's a fact.

[@2023fun0]

You are living in bubble bro...

[@xingxing8283]

The only thing which will eradicate caste discrimination is a hike in 'intercaste marriages'.

[@vo5484]

@@2023fun0 what bubble ??

[@yogastoic]

Arivu's voice, lyrics, rap, singing everything is lit 🔥 He will go places for sure.

[@bharathv7657]

Theerka tharisi bro

[@akashmuruganandam1462]

Yeah m8 I wish the same👏💯

[@hemanthhhh]

And today Rn he is !! #enjoyenjammai

[@prakashrajendran557]

Yes he went for sure!!

[@jaaroAr]

ENJOY ENJAAAMI!!

[@santhoshkumarselvakumar9750]

youtube is trending this video after Enjoy Enjami who all noticed it ??

[@TAMILWIREMP3Official]

Because people don't know casteless collective already hit all doors of asian channels and was awarded by the gaurdian.

[@kaviking1500]

Bcz for every thing they need a familiar face it's now Arivu....

[@arjunbharath9877]

That's how the algorithm works I guess

[@Vedikkarar]

மிக மிக முக்கியமான தேவை இது...கலையின் மூலமாக வாழ்வியலையும், இழந்ததை மற்றும் இனி இழக்க கூடாததையும் சொல்கிறீர்கள்... வெவ்வேறு சாதிய வரிகளை அழுத்தமாய் பதிவு செய்து பல பாடல்கள் ஒலிக்கசெய்து கொண்டிருந்த வேளையில்... எனக்காய் ஒரு பாடலாய் தேடினால் ஒரே ஒரு பாடல் இருந்தது... அதை பொது இடத்தில் கேட்கவும் முடியாத நிலை... அப்போது வந்த பாடல்கள்தான் கபாலி காலா மற்றும் கேஸ்ட்லெஸ் கலெக்டிவ்... வரலாறும் தெரிந்தது என் வாழ்க்கையும் தெரிந்தது... ஆனால் என்னை சாதிய ரீதியாக நெஞ்சை நிமிர்த்த விடாமல் சக மனிதனாய் இனிநட என்றே சொல்லியது ரஞ்சித் அண்ணாவின் பேச்சுகள்... புரிந்தேன் பலரிடம் உரையாடி கேள்விகள் எடுத்து வைத்து ஆதிக்கசாதி மனநிலையை சில நண்பர்களிடம் கலைத்ததில் பெருமை கொள்கிறேன்... அவர்களின் தலைமுறையும் அந்த எண்ணம் கொள்ளத வண்ணமே வளர்த்தெடுக்க வேண்டியுள்ளேன்.... நன்றி பீம் பிள்ளைகளுக்கு...

[@onetrueindian1]

நீ செய்யிர வேலைக்கு நல்ல ஊதியத்தை தரவும் மதிப்பை உருவாக்கவுகம் ஓர் நேரிய அரசியலை நீ உன் உழைப்பைக் கொண்டு வளர்திருந்தால் நீ இப்படி கதறும் நிலை வந்து இருக்காது.... நீ தான் குவாட்டர் சரக்குக்கும்... ஹாப் பிரியானிக்கும் கேடு கெட்டவர்களுக்கு ஓட்டு போட்டு ஒரு கேடு கெட்ட சமூதாயத்தை அழியவிடாமல் காபாற்றி கொண்டு இருக்கிறாயே, அப்போ மலம் அள்ளுபவரையும் கோவி்லில் மணி ஆட்டுபவரையும் ஒன்றாக பார்க்கும் மனநிலை உருவாக வாய்ப்பே இல்லை..... சமூக மாற்றத்தை அரசியல் மாற்றத்தின் மூலமாக மட்டுமே மிக எளிதாக அடைய முடியும்....இப்படி பாட்டு பாடிலாம் ஒன்னும் செய்ய முடியாது....ஜாதிகள் இல்லையடி பாப்பானு ஒருத்தர் பாடி கிட்டதட்ட 100 வருஷம் ஆயிடுச்சு......ரயில் மரித்து போராளி என்று பட்டம் சூட்ட பெற்று பின்பு முதல்வராகி தன்னை துதி பாட சில பல தொலைக்காட்சி நிறுவனங்களை நிறுவியவரே மக்கள் தலைவர் என்றால் போரில் தமிழ் இனத்திற்காக தம் இன்னுயிரை மாய்த்து கொண்ட வீர மறவர்கள்?....இந்த முரண்பாட்டை உடைக்க பாடுபட்டு இருக்க வேண்டும்.....People should not be afraid of their Governments GOVERNMENTS SHOULD BE AFRAID OF THEIR PEOPLE. The reason for the bad state of politics in Tamil Nadu is because People here talk about democracy but they have the least understanding about it...... its more because of the kind of politics Jayalalitha or Karunanidhis practiced .....there is politics behind why you are made to call Jayalalitha as " புரட்சி தலைவி அம்மா " or Stalin as "தளபதி", .. ஒருவர் சக மனிதர்களின் பேராசையை பயன் படுத்தி அவர்களை தனக்கு அடிமை ஆக்கி, அந்த அடிமைகளை கொண்டு ஒரு சாம்ராஜியத்தை உருவாக்கி அதில் மகா ராணி போல வாழ ஆசை கொண்டு ஆட்டம் போட்டார், இன்னொருவர் தன் ஆசைகளுக்கு அடிமை ஆகி அதனால் தனக்கு உருவான பெரிய குடும்பத்திற்காக ஒரு சாம்ராஜியத்தை உருவாக்கி அதில் அவர்களை வளமொடு வாழவைக்க தமிழர்களின் எதிர்காலம் சீர் குலையும் அளவிர்க்கு ஆட்டம் போட்டார். The woman who made her fellow human beings fall at her feet in the end when she was alive suffered horribly horribly and had her legs amputated to survive and still couldn't live and she died all alone.. the other man who used his voice and his eloquence to lie through his teeth suffered on a wheel chair for years and died .... In a way Jayalalitha & Karunanithi believed in feudalism not democracy and have turned Tamil Nadu into a feudalistic fascist state where every Government official is acting like a Tax collector for the state, which in a democracy would be identified as being "Corrupt". Corruption is just not a moral issue it has more to do with the kind of politics the state practices, in countries where the word democracy really mean something corruption is far far less.... உன்னை நீ தமிழனாக பார்த்தால் ஜாதி ஒழியும் இந்தியம் மேன்மையுரும் ... Politics is much deeper than what you think my friend.

[@thamizha8094]

I am eager for my casteless Tamil community..!!✨🥰✨

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@thamizha8094]

@@kamalhaasan7898 so u r saying castism is not praised by bramins right..!😅

[@bshanmukha3757]

@@thamizha8094 why only brahmins come here lol

[@sarojiniginger]

Will never happen. Every one loves quota system.

[@kishorekalapala6272]

I am eager for casteless indian community

[@RobertPaceII]

The tempo of this music from this collective reminds me of M.I.A.'s "Bird Flu" song which is the ganna sound on her Kala album from about 11-12 years ago which just opened me up to a bigger world view. I like the fusion of music that this group experiments with in the music. I send my support and keep making the music to counter the oppression.

[@naughtiusmaximus789]

M.I.A. is of Tamil descent (same as Casteless Collective), so it explains the fusion.

[@tyson000073]

Yes bro we are MIA fan too

[@Jessica-gi6vi]

Great mentality! I hope the fruits are sweet!

[@AnilKumar-rf5ko]

Yeah thank you so much

[@iamdineshrock]

Respect

[@aryamanjaswal9951]

Yesterday my friends made fun of me because I am fat . Now I want government to give me a job.

[@sabubts6353]

@@aryamanjaswal9951 what??? Seriously don't you accept their concept..🙄

[@aryamanjaswal9951]

@@sabubts6353 You questioning me ? Oh god , Now I want two jobs , one for my upcoming children too!

[@manishramesh6491]

This will blow up in 5 years after they’re entirely mainstream.

[@sudeepsudhakaran1548]

All the best. Salutes from Kerala

[@edhayachandranelango2156]

I am just happy they got the attention of vice one of the biggest news agency. What's I am more proud of is how these people are conversing in fluent English. It's in itself a breaking of the stereotype that people from lowercaste are illiterate. English has always been the language of the powerful and I am glad to see that we people are tapping into the language which I feel an important part to attain power. All because of the genius Dr Ambedkar. Days of revolution and equality are not far.

[@ThePirat2011]

I have a Tamil wife and been to Chennai. One thing I know is that Tamils are crazy about music. This is a musical uprising!

[@stungaming8852]

wow nice.

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@sunnyArokiadoss]

@@kamalhaasan7898 Mulla valarchi kami pola .. yaar petha pullayo, ipidi gibberish paesitu irruku.

[@ThePirat2011]

@Orion we met here in germany. she had lived here too from a very young age

[@ThePirat2011]

@Orion i am 40.

[@nithyakandhajothi8726]

Raw truth!! Hats off to Ranjith sir for putting this team together.. hearty congratulations to entire Casteless collective team - yr skills and performance are awesome - Arivu, u are the icing on the cake - yr lyrics mesmerise me - happy to see u all going places!!!! After watching all yr performance, I haved imbibed Ambedkar -- Jai Bhim !!!

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@Vanessa-ts2xh]

Caste system is so deep rooted & layered in India! It's a matter of shame

[@swamiontube]

Don't know if I should be proud that this music is from my place or be ashamed about the oppressive caste system these musicians have to bear even in this time and age. Education is the only way out of oppression. keep up the spirit.

[@ThePirat2011]

Be proud, that feels better than shame. I am German. My grandfather was a catholic, my grandmother Protestant. When they got married in the late 50s that was still an issue. My grandfather’s dad didn’t attend the wedding. Almost sixty years later I married a Tamil girl and my parents are cool with that. Be patient. It takes time to evolve

[@michellemboya2860]

When I first learned of this band last year, I was completely moved by their fight to change the caste society. After watching this video, I'm more impressed with their fight and music. I wish them must success!❤

[@abinayadru2665]

Hats off to your efforts and making growth. My dad is Dalit and my mom belongs to Forward caste . I have seen how they have treated my dad and family, it was really inhumane and was normalized . In fact, he grew to a bigger position within police department yet the systemic casteism in India made sure they kept him in his so called place without much recognition. This needs to change. Let’s unite and change this world a better place ✊🏽❤️ Humanity prevails #bekind

[@hitjiren6033]

Parents are the one who poison's younger generation. Avanga kuda lam ceradha nee nu solradha, parents stop pannanum.

[@solomon6387]

Bro avaga paesara slang ha vachi sollathiga

[@aaradharini7884]

Crt

[@MrBharanish]

True

[@MichaelJames-sd7mt]

@Gopinath K bro, firstu why you feed them alcohol, athuve thappillaiya?

[@jayygmail]

I met a doctor from south india in Florida, her told me when he was in school grads are given according to caste, so he left India because of that.

[@Prabus1998]

America - rascim India- caste system

[@Tamilhistoryguy]

south india and north east face rascim in north

[@ayushlokhande2405]

Casteism in India is more dangerous than Racism in America...

[@imthebotman3432]

In America racism is a crime and you can be jailed for 6 months but in India it is promotes da you sangi thevadiyal

[@vdobb99]

@@imthebotman3432 wat u mean by sangi? You mean BJP? Bjo supporter in Tamil Nadu are less but why caste is a huge issue here . Do u think it's becoz for North Indian? If u think it is u are a wrong. In Tamil Nadu political are using caste as a tool. Just look at how many caste political parties in Tamil Nadu. The number are larger than any other state. So changes must be done in local politics first. Then in the community. Stop talking caste to younger generation. If it's done politician can't use caste politicals to divide people.

[@123testhandle]

@@vdobb99 Indha Paa.Ra oru golti and a DMK backup ivan pesarana pannada..ivanga pavadai la illadha discrimination illa naai pesaradhana ellathayum pesanum..

[@jamunaselvamani1799]

I'm a fan of castless collective. Making a castless state castless country is a great move. I strongly believe education can be vital role in making castless country. Honorable Dr. Ambedkar took education knowledge in his hand to prove himself before others. With education and knowledge get a powerful place in society once you got the power do what you what.

[@Vamshk]

caste word originated from Portugal. It has Christian roots. The Colonials misinterpreted varna with caste. Varna is decided by one's profession.

[@arvindharish_]

People who have disliked this video. Open ur eyes these guy's are taking a step towards new India. That is caste less india. This will change the enitire nation and our thought process. If ur not doing good that's ok, but don't put them down by clicking that dislikes 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@ushashinoj]

Great move ❤...... Salute Tamil makkal.. Respect to PA Ranjith sir.... Arivu... You can reap the fire.. So sad that Kerala has to waite still for such a begining 😔. Your movies spoke the same language. Salute sir. Explore 💪💪💪💪💪💪.

[@poojajadhav3760]

Damn thankful to this video.. listened many songs of you guys without a subtitle..so this video gave me an idea of your base . what a revolutionary initiative...Raw, proud and for a cause... great work.. Love from Mumbai 💕

[@SahilKumar-bn6su]

As a Bahujan I’m feeling so proud of you guys, keep up the good work. Lots of love from Chhattisgarh. Jai Bhim

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@manojkumarprathipati1527]

Im a big fan of casteless collective from Andhra Pradesh Thanks to PA Ranjith sir Jai Bheem! 🔥

[@hasanfazith8569]

Kudos to Pa ranjth sir, By casteless human

[@joshuaram5306]

@Position King unreserved mate

[@deekesh7321]

@@joshuaram5306 Seruppadi reply 🔥🔥🔥

[@Thedude88905]

@Position King Not so surprised your a Republic news viewer.

[@Vamshk]

Can he also make pork song like how they made beef song?

[@Vamshk]

caste word originated from Portugal. It has Christian roots. The Colonials misinterpreted varna with caste. Varna is decided by one's profession.

[@chintansheth8534]

I wish you'll got Isaivani to speak more about her experience as a woman that experiences caste discrimination. you'll had that chance, need to explain why you didn't in such a beautiful documentary story of the casteless collective.

[@JohnyWalker1234]

As a non Tamizhan who cannot understand Tamil, I came here for the music but stayed for their ideology 🙏🏽

[@richardnelson1518]

Even though I'm form one of the big castes, I don't think caste system is right. Really appreciate for people bringing this issue to VICE. For me, this caste ideology wasn't taught by my Christian parents. So I hope everyone teach their childrens that everyone is equal.

[@ebenezerr9152]

This documnentary is well made. Thank you for bringing this in the spotlight.

[@Anantha_Krishnan]

Im From Mumbai.. but Vada chennai Is Gethu.. Mass

[@jayygmail]

I'm Tamil from Malaysia until today I don't know my caste. I don't want to know

[@jayygmail]

Hell no

[@DevyaniMulik]

@Lightning Muhking you do know that's a casteist and bigoted slur?

[@yesh8340]

@@DevyaniMulik you think he doesnt know he is castesit and bigoted? xD some mofos think they got betrayed because someone got converted but failing to realise hinduism is good enough for everyone.

[@thamizha8094]

@@OkarinHououinKyouma we tamilean's are not Hindu's okay 😅

[@MyLifeMyJourney]

Super!!

[@thiagarajanduraisamy7231]

When PA Ranjith is speaking and "beef curry is delicious" is sung, I know where the idea came from. Hats off to you guys. Very much Tamils and clothing all too western in this hot weather.

[@subab1601]

Jai Bhim!!! Ambedkar - the true visionary of India. Father of Indian democracy. An intellectual with three PhDs - rare-breed.

[@vickykrish95]

He is father of communism and separatism in India.

[@lijeshrohin4135]

@@vickykrish95 go learn some history. Ambedkar was against the communists of India.. His model of governance is called state socialism. To quote him " caste is not a division of labour, but a division of labourers ". So please dont say stupid things.

[@lijeshrohin4135]

@@vickykrish95 and you know who the real separatists of humanity are. They are the brahminists. Who tore apart human beings into different sections and placed them in water tight compartments.

[@joshuaram5306]

@@vickykrish95 where did u get that moron

[@tsmentitygaming8756]

@@vickykrish95 🖕

[@ronniesamdesantos]

People who know little about india should definitely know about caste and its atrocities ....

[@blue123456ization]

"..know little about India.." You have no idea about how things work. Outside, India is -dare I say famous- for only two things; rape and caste. That's it.

[@hiwrajbagade9921]

@@blue123456ization West Talking About Rape Cmon

[@skdtradingssdnbhd9014]

Theritulae.....kette nerengae mudiyathu. Hear the language they speak....the place they live scavengers and body language. That is 'parae'

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@ronniesamdesantos]

@@kamalhaasan7898 ya I heard about sanatan caste hierarchy system which is barbaric to the sky ( Brahmin to sudra)

[@PushingP666]

Until I live in North chennai......I care about nothing cuz we live our own life & I will not raise my children teaching cast, if I'm supposed to die I've told my friends to play only para & to dance around my corpse . My funeral will be lit 🔥

[@sunnyArokiadoss]

Your comment got me smiling and thinking about my own funeral. Man, I want parai music and people breaking out and dancing at my funeral. What better way to go!

[@sakthikanniraj596]

சாதி ஒழிப்பே மக்களின் விடுதலை .கற்பி ஒன்று சேர் புரட்சி செய் ஜெய் பீம்

[@chanakiyastorm9427]

Sootha moodra eena payale..

[@hemanthhhh]

@@chanakiyastorm9427 aiyo aiyoo neela thirundavae maatala

[@chanakiyastorm9427]

@@hemanthhhh poda punda... Reservation kku oombuvaa

[@hemanthhhh]

@@chanakiyastorm9427 thambi thambi engalku reservation kudutadunala naanga nalla source oda valrom ana neenga BC ndradu Bigger class nenachitu kuduta reservation uhm use illama panni ippo kolutu velaiku kooli velaiku poringa . Aiyo aiyo cha mattamana polapu da unga polapu 😂

[@chanakiyastorm9427]

@@hemanthhhh wait pannungada...EWS vandha unga polappu oooombu dhaa...enda....Paraiyan oruthan IPS eh aanalum paraiyan paraiyan dha .....avanukku mariydhai ila...enga oorla oru IRS officer oru sakili...avana oru mayira kooda yaaru madhikala....😂😂😂

[@mukeshbabu6047]

Thank you so much @Vice Asia for telling the story of the natives. This movement shall change the oppression faced by the majority of people in this country.

[@MultiReena17]

Before some days I have read about a observation about how Indian film industry keep far Dr.Ambedkar oriented movies from people ...they don't feel that as we should make movies on ambedkar and it's struggling life should know to every single person ..that don't give any contribution to exposed such things towards Indian people's...I don't understand why people's pretending like they don't know anything....fact is everyone knows who was ambedkar and how he was even they don't want talk on it...but Truth never hide...may be I couldn't express my view in proper way becoz I m not fluent in English.... India ll rise in upcoming days if he eradicate castizm and otherwise next generation never pardon at all....I really appreciate u guys...love form maharahshta....jay bhim...namo budhhay 💕

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

Bhakti movement was an anti-caste movement that started from South India. #Hindusagainstcaste

[@Abraham_makes_music]

Wonderful work. Great music! Proud of my Tamil heritage breaking the bonds of human oppression.

[@precious_gold]

Beautiful group, very sad that a great Tamilian civilization has integrated this caste system which was imposed on them. We need to get rid of it as early as possible. Hope I meet you guys soon. Keep rocking guys.

[@gayathrirajkumar469]

@Slayer Ap try reading sangam literature, or try researching on the recent archeological evacuation in tamil nadu or try researching about TAMIL CULTURE ancestral and clan diety worship that is foremost in the tamil community. If you try researching about tamil from IT'S roots and not from roots that are foreign to Tamil... Then perhaps you may find the answer to your question (WHO?).

[@precious_gold]

@@gayathrirajkumar469 no use of talking to these guys, let's preserve our great culture and traditions of South India.

[@aestheticlover1265]

Very proud to see this Casteless. I'm Malaysian Tamizhan. Guys please do your big concert here Malaysia. Eagerly waiting for it. Even Ranjith sir knew even in Malaysia around Tamil there is still caste evolving it.

[@mageshsivalingam7685]

not only... 600 villages.... all 12500 village panchayaths and it's 50000+ villages still have separate quarters called paracheri... we still fight against it...

[@vanithaveluchamy6093]

Don't worry brother's you are already in the world's stage.love from Singapore 🇸🇬 .

[@ravinvent]

I used to appreciate Arivu for his magic of words and voice but now he is at another level. Bravo VICE.

[@yadhunandanap2930]

Now they are become leading lyricist..and singers in tamil cinema

[@nikhilchhabra]

Enjoy Enjaami lead me to reach this band. Music has great power. Now I can see what cause they are fighting for. This is so amazing.

[@user-wx9te3gz6n]

I hate caste in Hinduism , I neither belong to upper caste nor lower caste , I switched myself being an agnostic ! It feels good for me ! Everything in this country is caste orientated !

[@veydaantkhanna]

If you were born into any religion except Zoroastrianism in this continent, you haven't caste. You cannot simply claim to be agnostic and say you don't have caste. Caste is our name, our privilege, our social contacts, the life we've lived till now. All of us have caste, even if we believe otherwise

[@alienkishorekumar]

I'm an atheist myself. I'm tired of Hinduism.

[@alienkishorekumar]

@Slayer Ap Caste is everywhere, caste is everything in India.

[@veydaantkhanna]

@Slayer Ap this is such a terrible take. Caste literally is the backbone of Hinduism. Hinduism cannot exist with out. Like Dr Ambedkar says, the word Hindu is never mentioned in the Vedas, Puranas, Upanishads, etc. It was a term given by the Persians/Middle Easterners to everyone living on this side of the Indus river. Hindu society, therefore, has never been one cohesive entity. It has never existed. "Hinduism" has always been a collection of castes

[@veydaantkhanna]

@Slayer Ap read Ambedkar. It's in annihilation of caste. Bakwaas mat bolo tum

[@vijeshpc7233]

I am from kerala.. love you all

[@alongm8106]

I love karikallu 😁😁 tasty tho.... Goodluck from NORTHEAST

[@msenthilkumaran6069]

Amazing talent. These youngsters. An expression of emotions bottled up for generations. All the very best to the Casteless Collective team. May you be inspired and inspire.

[@prajagawande1422]

It's happy to c this kind band made, exist in tiamilnadu.specially tiamilnadu which know for strong casteism state in our country. Social reform movement starting in this state is good for country. Without social equality country can't grow.

[@jayaraj5601]

Casteism in Tamil Nadu is really less today compared to other states!! I am from Kerala and living in Tamil Nadu.... Karnataka and andhra were worst in India when it comes to caste.....even your comment about equality still carrying a caste name which is not common in Tamil Nadu

[@ponvishwesh5907]

We are halfway to success when we removed caste names from our names.... You still have a caste name behind your name and it's not logical to say that "tiamilnadu" is well known for caste system...

[@dacynthiamuthuselven]

Finally! Now I am really proud to be Tamil

[@prabhunet]

All the best bros, I have visited North Madras and I love the percussion beats that is played in Gana beats, nothing like it. I once got so drawn to the beats I started dancing in a funeral. Even in a Socially forward state like Tamil Nadu there is so much hidden casteism

[@Yasirameen3]

Happy to see ❤️ casteless India 💜

[@anandshemjohn]

In india from the time you are born to death caste matters.Your slot in society ,your friends,your education ,your job..your wife ..your children caste is the central subject.

[@phklkldn9881]

That‘s why it should be abolished

[@vsprathab0409]

Equality is our birthright ❤️🔥 I love the Castless collective 😇😇

[@KhanMossab]

My city..my people.. Gannaa song is the best way to show ur feelings to world.Respect vice channel they hunt the Real...Madras eppovumey gethudhaan.

[@beyond8320]

Strength be with you 🙏 in this fight! Sending all of you peace from your global family.♥️

[@monesh1405]

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[@shanthikumar4892]

Brother I don't know exact Tamil But I know the pain Jai BHEEM u people rock Indians with best stage's Jai bheem Jai swaeros

[@kamalhaasan7898]

Caste work name made as slavery by Rome arab messiahs killers they made money system and enslaved world induced twisted all with their agents to gang up force people to their religion organization after killing prophets messiahs

[@br3889]

Whose after Arivu Enjoy enjami🔥

[@ashokkumarg6277]

Ranjith Ann love you from Karnataka

[@SidK26]

Thanks for this video VICE!! This has to be recorded and reached to millions around the globe.

[@drmshyamala]

Proud of you guys!! Casteless collective!! இன்பத்தேன் வந்து பாயுது காதினிலே...

[@sammobile326]

Pa.Ranjith Fans Kerala 💟 👍

[@vladimirprotein6637]

Group la doop 😂

[@user-wx9te3gz6n]

@@vladimirprotein6637 thevaraaa 😁

[@vladimirprotein6637]

@@user-wx9te3gz6n y?

[@nxentimo]

Beef sukka, beef chilli... Ha ha ha...

[@sammobile326]

@@vladimirprotein6637 I'm the Member of Pa.Ranjith FC Kochin.

[@smrutibodhi3284]

So glad to have found this 💜💙

[@vidurrajwat-ow4cd4ii3u]

I don't what it feels like to be a dalit in Tamil Nadu but I m from north and I can tell it's worst in backward states then what I know from many dalit friends from southern states. it's hard to live for people like us in north . It's not normal when they use words of caste as bad word , , and it doesn't matter if you are at high post discrimination over caste untouchability present at coperate jobs . Worst form of human torture .for me TamilNadu is most progressive state by just seeing you . Hope our generation can do what you are doing in TamilNadu. Jai bhim 💙

[@roamwithvj912]

You guys have the power to change the world as per ur band name castless..all the best for you brothers love from kerala...your die hard fan and expecting more and more from you ..love u loads..evry one in ths band are attitude kings..especially that ladie hats off..👍👍🇳🇪

[@akshitatatwal6067]

Thank you @viceasia for this documentary. Loved how these artists are putting in so much efforts to bring a change especially on an issue like caste. This inspired me so much!

[@suneelnish800]

After Enjaami I landed up researching about Arivu and landed here this group Is fantastic and keep up the good work buddies

[@ramanathanshankar2691]

"By skipping a conversation, you can't get a solution" - Absolutely true sir...

[@ajurana3963]

I m lucky one who meet arivu.. see u in TISs Mumbai campus...keep it up... arivu da..

[@selfmademd7198]

and finally there is a privilege for the caste based instrument,i also know to play parai,but because of cast discrimination,i burried my wish into my heart

[@av4020]

Very beautiful video! Jai Bhim! Full support and hardwork..we will meet one day!

[@darcybhaiwala7057]

And 2 years later, Enjoy Enjaami is released.

[@Thalaivan001]

Vera mari vera mari🔥🔥🔥🤙

[@rameshanisetti2930]

This whole casteless collective concept was great.... i appreciate ur efforts and i love the whole video that u filmed.... ill join ur army of casteless collective

[@lingesh2773]

Who is here after MAAJJI release by AR rahman and block buster enjoy enjaami?

[@karunakaran3483]

Go ahead my brothers .the fact is in our side we change one day ...

[@santonimuthu6588]

hai friends of casteless collective i love you all from the depth of my heart. whenever i see a person who distinguish people by caste. i trick and handle them by their own words , i watch our casteless collective songs and feel motivated. thanks for your efforts and service of awaking and motivating people who are on the same boat.

[@IshanAranjikal]

I wish they had snippets of Isaivani's opinions as well, what she has say has been missed.

[@BalwinderSinghlucky]

This is beautiful initiative loved it. Keep on going guys

[@cptnjkprrow6675]

Sasthiriyakal baaji , from chennai

[@selvipandian1632]

God bless u Ranjith. Arivu best wishes to u & Ur team keep it up.Rock stars.👍👍👍

[@lollanlollu9953]

நீண்டகால போராட்டத்தின்பின் கிடைத்த பெருவெற்றி.. என்ஜோய் என்சாமி அறிவு.. வாழ்த்துக்கள் வள்ளியம்மாள் பேராண்டி.. 👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍

[@niluagarwal6954]

Making it a point to follow castless collective's music

[@ravibal9319]

Great hard work mr.ranjith

[@wilcyn71]

Thank you for still calling it Madras. All the best guy's.

[@user-vs8yn8qh1m]

The least we can do as an individual is not to pass on our prejudices and filth to our next generation. You are the best thing that happened in tamil music in the past few years. Arivu is the most impactful lyricist of today.

[@TheMadhan92]

My Town... Thanks to VICE

[@beveiks6042]

Super Castless Collective band. You all inspire me so much. Hope we will meet up one day. Keep inspiring others 👍👍👍 and let the world know that we are born equally.

[@avinashviews345]

Arivu...is the future needed so desperately at present...🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@logeshwar8374]

How beautifully filmed .. Also I ve been around people playing gaana in the beaches & orchestras.. It beautiful that this form of pure folk & real talents are been given platform & voice. May all we hope for equality .. Great job guys ⚡️💕

[@jedediahsudanraj1372]

How many feel noolans are the 620 who disliked the video

[@HariKrishna-lk5wx]

Bro now it is mostly Bc ppl bro Especially I have seen many in my relatives also bro

[@BalaU1]

Those 47 dislikers need castefull collective it seems 😂😂.. c'mon poor minded guys, its a way beyond initiative from team... Love you team #headbow #kudos

[@ashwalo2000]

So you favour converting from hinduism to buddhism?

[@Meeeeeee37]

I disliked when he started talking about eating beef as a symbol of empowerment also when he says look at my chest lol , an ant trying to be elephant.

[@aadityachaubal2845]

They seem to be some non empathetic castist pieces of shibs🙂

[@BalaU1]

Common guys, its not about eating beef and broad chest. These guys are from slums and caste based society where higher caste is grouped together and lower caste is grouped together where they have large gap in between. And the way they treat lower class people as their slaves in previous era. I think you should read and know about the interior politics in Tamilnadu. Even a village is divided in two parts, higher people living area and lower people living area.. so they are approaching to a casteless society and creating awareness through music and where many higher class people is also supporting them. Its not about Buddhism, its about cheguvaraism and kamarajarism..

[@BalaU1]

Don't degrade and troll them, if you don't like stay away.

[@sammobile326]

00:00 - 00:45 Wow..what a BGM that makes me Cry. ..I don't know why like this?? 😴😴

[@sucessmanpower3169]

" The thing that bring tears to my eyes : Seeing sanitary workers manually cleaning potholes ( I don't want to use any other word). This country speaks about technology advancement but keeps enslaving and training a sect of people to do this abhorrent work. Ashamed .