Ranjith and Sri Charan voice the energetic ‘Aho Balu’ from the 2011 album 100%Love, starring Naga Chaitanya Akkineni and Tamannaah Bhatia. Lyricist Sri Mani and composer Devi Sri Prasad craft a humorous take on academic rivalry. The track blends playful frustration with admiration for an unconventional student.
Released: April 11, 2011
Aho Balu
Ranjith | Sri Charan • From “100%Love”
What is the meaning of Aho Balu Lyrics from 100%Love?
Sri Mani’s lyrics contrast classmates’ efforts with Balu’s effortless wins. The line ‘settling for yesterday means no tomorrow’ questions conventional success metrics. Ranjith and Sri Charan deliver these contrasts with rhythmic precision.
Oh God Chetikemo Pustakam IchhavOh God, You put a book in my hand.
Too Bad Vantikemo Baddakam IchhavToo bad, You filled my body with laziness.
Oh God Million Dollar La Syllabus IchhavOh God, You gave a million-dollar syllabus.
Too Bad Milligramu Brain E IchhavToo bad, You only gave a milligram of a brain.
Oh God One Day Match E IchhavOh God, You scheduled a ‘One Day Match’.
Too Bad Same Day Exam IchhavToo bad, You put the exam on the very same day.
Oh God Question Paper Full Ga IchhavOh God, You gave a full question paper.
Too Bad Answer Paper Thella Ga IchhavToo bad, my answer paper stayed blank and white.
Thala Thippa Leni Anni Andalu IchhavYou created beauties that make heads turn.
Thala Ethukoleni Results IchhavBut gave results that make us hang our heads in shame.
Double Games Enti Matho NeekiWhy are You playing these double games with us?
Idi Match Fixing Ma Failure KiThis looks like ‘match fixing’ to ensure we fail.
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Memory Card Size Emo Choti Memory Status KotiThe memory card is tiny, but the capacity is infinite.
Milligramu Brain Ayithey Enti Miracles Cheyu Dani ThotiWho cares if the brain is small? Use it to work miracles.
Bathroom Lo Patalaki Badulu Formmulane PaduSing math formulas instead of songs in the shower.
Premisthey Syllabus Mottham Swathi Book E ChuduIf you love it, the heavy syllabus looks like a comic book.
Abbabba Em CheppadraOh wow! What a statement, man!
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
Ankelu Mottham Vandalu Velu Veedi Rankuthone ModaluAll the hundreds and thousands of numbers start with his rank.
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
A To Z Ani Chadive Badulu B To U Ante ChaluInstead of studying A to Z, just saying ‘B to U’ is enough.
Bulb Ni Kanipedadam AnukunnamoWe thought we would invent the light bulb.
Edison Danni ChedagottesaduBut Edison ruined that plan for us.
Telephone Kanipedadam AnukunnamuWe thought we would invent the telephone.
Aa Graham Bell First Call KottesaduBut that Graham Bell made the first call.
Oscar Pani Padadam AnukunnamuWe thought we would win an Oscar.
Kani Rehman Danni Odisi PattesaduBut Rahman snatched it away first.
Atleast First Rank Kodadham AnukunnamuWe thought we’d at least score the First Rank.
Kani Balu Gadu Dani Kosam PuttesaduBut that guy Balu was born just for that.
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Bulb Ni Kanipettina Edison Mari Chaduvuku Kanipettada MedicineEdison invented the bulb, but couldn’t he find a cure for studying?
Telephone Tho Stop Ani Anukunte Start Ayyeda CellphoneIf we stopped at the telephone, would the cellphone exist?
Inthe Chalu Anukuntu Pothe Evvaru Avvaru HeroIf you settle for ‘good enough,’ you’ll never be a hero.
Ninnati Tho Sari Pettukunte Neti Ki Ledu TomorrowIf you’re satisfied with yesterday, today has no tomorrow.
Abbabba Em CheppadraOh wow! What a statement, man!
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
Balu Kandani Logic Lannni Kava Navvula PaluLogic that escapes Balu just becomes a laughing stock.
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
Anukodepudu Inthe Chalu Eedu Mind Race Lo Gurram KaluHe never says ‘enough’; his mind is a racing horse.
Luck Unnollaki Rankulu IchhavYou gave top ranks to the lucky ones.
Notlunnollaki Slippulu IchhavYou gave cheat sheets to those with cash.
Atleast Ammayila Ki Andanni IchhavAt least You gave beauty to the girls.
MammalnemO Ninda MunchavBut You completely drowned us in misery.
Brilliant Students Ki A Grade AntaThey say ‘A Grade’ is for brilliant students.
Average Students Ki B Grade AntaAnd ‘B Grade’ is for the average ones.
MammalnemO D Grade ChesthavBut You turned us into ‘D Grade’ students.
Castelu Matalu VaddantuntuneWhile telling us to ignore caste and creed…
Gradulatho VidadeesthuntavuYou divide us by our grades.
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Ohoh Ela Ela ElaOh, tell me, how is this fair?
Hey Chettuki Putha Kaya PandaniHey, the tree has three stages: flower, fruit, and harvest.
Mudu Rakaluga ChusthamWe see it in three distinct ways.
Pothayi Pusi Kayayi KasiThe flower blooms, and the raw fruit grows hard.
Pandayi Thene ViluvisthamBut the ripe fruit gives sweet, honeyed value.
Grade Ante A B C BalloIn school, grades are just A, B, or C.
Brainu Ni Koliche StickukkuIt’s just a yardstick to measure the brain.
Competition Ledante Race LoIf there’s no competition in the race…
Gelupuku Unda KickDoes winning even give you a kick?
Abbabba Em CheppadraOh wow! What a statement, man!
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
Number One Ki Routine Balu Chaduvu Ki Routine BaluBeing ‘Number One’ is just routine for Balu.
Aho Balu Oho BaluAll hail Balu! Oh, Balu!
Settledaina Center Balu Question Enthaina Answer BaluBalu is the center of stability; whatever the question, Balu is the answer.
Balu Chadivina Book Anta Ventane Koni ChadiveddamLet’s buy the book Balu read and study it immediately.
Balu Rasina Notes Anta Ventane Xerox TheeddamLet’s photocopy the notes Balu wrote right away.
Balu Vadina Pen Anta Ayudha Pujalu CheddamLet’s worship the pen Balu used like a sacred weapon.
Balu Nadichina Bata Anta Andaru Follow AyipodamLet’s all follow the path that Balu walked.
Aho Balu Music Video
Devi Sri Prasad’s composition pairs playful beats with lyrics translation for Aho Balu that dissect talent versus effort paradoxes. The 100%Love track remains popular for its relatable take on academic pressures.