S. P. Balasubrahmanyam delivers sharp vocals for ‘Chakravarthiki’ from the album ‘Money,’ starring Bramhanandam, J. D. Chakravarthy, and Jayasudha. Lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry and composer Sri Kommineni craft a satirical anthem on wealth’s universal grip. The cynical tone critiques society’s financial obsessions.
Released: August 31, 2014
Chakravarthiki
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Sri Maruthi • From “Money”
Chakravarthiki Lyrics Translation S. P. Balasubrahmanyam | Sri Maruthi | Money
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry declares money binds emperor and beggar alike, rejecting blood ties. His lyrics demand financial transactions for basic needs like shelter and meals. Phrases like ‘build a bond with the Goddess of Wealth’ frame life as monetary exchange.
Chakravarthiki Veedhi BicchagattekiTo the emperor and the beggar on the street,
Bandhuvavavuthananani Andhi Money Moneymoney says it’ll become a relative to them both.
Amma Chuttamu Kaadu Ayya Chuttamu KaaduIt’s not a relative of your mother or your father.
Leni Anni Andhi Money MoneyIt’s everything that’s missing, said money, money.
Pacha Notutho Life Laksha Linkulu PettukuntundhananiWith green notes, life builds a million connections,
Andhi Money Moneyso said money, money.
Puttadaaniki Paade Kattadaaniki Madhya AnthaaBetween the time of birth and building the ‘funeral bier’,
Thaane Andhi Money Moneyit’s everything in between, said money, money.
Kaalam Khareedu Cheddhaam Padandi Andhi Money MoneyLet’s go buy some time, said money, money.
Thailam Thamaashaa Chooddhaam Padandi Andhi Money MoneyLet’s go see the spectacle of ‘bribes’, said money, money.
Dabbuleni Labbudabbani Gundello PettukoraaDon’t keep the empty ‘heartbeat’ of the penniless in your chest,
Deekshagaa Dhanalakshmini Laavaadi Kattukoraaand earnestly build a bond with the Goddess of Wealth.
Chakravarthiki Veedhi BicchagattekiTo the emperor and the beggar on the street,
Bandhuvavavuthananani Andhi Money Moneymoney says it’ll become a relative to them both.
Amma Chuttamu Kaadu Ayya Chuttamu KaaduIt’s not a relative of your mother or your father.
Leni Anni Andhi Money MoneyIt’s everything that’s missing, said money, money.
Intadadde Kattaavaa Naa Thandri No EntryDid you pay the house rent, my friend? If not, there’s no entry.
Veedhi VaakitloIn the street’s doorway,
Dongalle Duraali Silently Nee Intlo Chimma Cheekatloyou’ve got to sneak into your own home like a thief in the pitch dark.
Anduke Pada Brother Money VetakiThat’s why let’s go, brother, on a hunt for money.
Appuke Kadaa Brother Prathi PootakiEvery single meal is just a loan, brother.
Roti Kaapaadaa Room Annii Roopi RoopaaleThe bread, the shelter, they’re all just forms of the rupee.
Sommune Sharanamane Charanammu NammukoraaBelieve in the path that seeks refuge only in wealth,
Deekshagaa Dhanalakshmine Laavaadi Kattukoraaand earnestly build a bond with the Goddess of Wealth.
Chakravarthiki Veedhi BicchagattekiTo the emperor and the beggar on the street,
Bandhuvavavuthananani Andhi Money Moneymoney says it’ll become a relative to them both.
Amma Chuttamu Kaadu Ayya Chuttamu KaaduIt’s not a relative of your mother or your father.
Leni Anni Andhi Money MoneyIt’s everything that’s missing, said money, money.
Preminchukovacchu Darjaagaa Picturelo Pedha HerolaaYou can fall in love grandly like the big heroes in movies.
Dreaminchukovacchu Dheemagaa Dramalo Prema StorylaaYou can dream boldly like the love stories in a play.
Paarkulo Kane Kale KhareedainadiEven the dream you have in a park has a price tag.
Blacklo Kone Vele Cinee PremadiMovie-style love is bought at ‘black market’ prices.
Choopincharugaa Free Show Vesi PremikulevvarikiThey don’t ever put on a free show for any lovers.
Jeevitham Prathi Nimishamu Sommicchi PuchukoraaGive and take every moment of life with money,
Deekshagaa Dhanalakshmini Lav Aadi Kattukoraaand earnestly play the game of wealth to build a bond.
Chakravarthiki Veedhi BicchagattekiTo the emperor and the beggar on the street,
Bandhuvavavuthananani Andhi Money Moneymoney says it’ll become a relative to them both.
Amma Chuttamu Kaadu Ayya Chuttamu KaaduIt’s not a relative of your mother or your father.
Leni Anni Andhi Money MoneyIt’s everything that’s missing, said money, money.
Kaalam Khareedu Cheddhaam Padandi Andhi Money MoneyLet’s go buy some time, said money, money.
Thailam Thamaashaa Chooddhaam Padandi Andhi Money MoneyLet’s go see the spectacle of ‘bribes’, said money, money.
Dabbuleni Labbudabbani Gundello PettukoraaDon’t keep the empty ‘heartbeat’ of the penniless in your chest,
Deekshagaa Dhanalakshmini Laavaadi Kattukoraaand earnestly build a bond with the Goddess of Wealth.
Dabburaa Dabburaa Dabburaa DabbuDabburaa Dabbe DabburaaIt’s money, it’s money, it’s all just money, money!
Chakravarthiki Music Video
The ‘Money’ album track positions currency as life’s sole constant. S. P. Balasubrahmanyam’s Telugu lyrics translation exposes how wealth dictates social rules and personal choices. Every action requires payment, from love to survival.