Unni Menon, Sree Kumar, and Kavitha Krishnamurty perform ‘Daandiyaa Aatalu’ for the ‘Premikula Roju’ soundtrack starring Kunal and Sonali Bendre. A.R. Rahman’s composition pulses with festive energy. Lyricist A M Ratnam sets romantic tension against Gujarat’s dance traditions.
Daandiyaa Aatalu
Sree Kumar | Unni Menon • From “Premikula Roju”
Daandiyaa Aatalu Lyrics Translation Sree Kumar | Unni Menon | Premikula Roju
A M Ratnam contrasts a fluttering heart with silent hope in lines like ‘Gundello Gubulu Puttenaa.’ The lyric ‘Naa Janme Dhanyam’ declares life’s fulfillment hinges on reciprocated love. Vocal exchanges mirror the lovers’ unspoken dialogue during dandiya rhythms.
Daandiyaa Aatalu AadaTo play the Dandiya games,
Saradaa Paatalu PaadaTo sing fun-filled songs,
Gujaraat Paduchulu AadaWhile the young women of Gujarat dance,
Priyude Chelikai ChoodaThe lover searches for his sweetheart.
Cheli Kanipinchenaa Kanuchaatuga NaakuDid my beloved appear to me secretly from the corner of her eye?
Thana Prema Cheppenaa Ee NaaduWill she confess her love today?
Cheli Kanipinchenaa Kanuchaatuga NaakuDid my beloved appear to me secretly from the corner of her eye?
Thana Prema Cheppenaa Ee NaaduWill she confess her love today?
Thana Jaademitto Theliyaleka NaakuUnable to find a trace of where she is,
Gundello Gubulu PuttenaaMy heart has started to flutter with anxiety.
Thana Jaademitto Theliyaleka NaakuUnable to find a trace of where she is,
Gundello Gubulu PuttenaaMy heart has started to flutter with anxiety.
Daandiyaa Aatalu AadaTo play the Dandiya games,
Saradaa Paatalu PaadaTo sing fun-filled songs,
Gujaraat Paduchulu AadaWhile the young women of Gujarat dance,
Priyude Chelikai ChoodaThe lover searches for his sweetheart.
Ninnu Chusi Nannu Nenu MarichiSeeing you, I forgot my very self.
Cheppaledu Moogaboyi NilichiI stood frozen in silence, unable to speak.
Manasulona DaagivunnaHidden deep within my heart,
Aa Maata ThelisindaaDid you realize what that unspoken word was?
Ninnu Chusi Naalo Nenu MurisiSeeing you, I rejoiced within myself.
Asalu Maata Cheppakunda DaachiHiding the truth without saying a word,
Kallathoti Saigachesi Cheppaale ThelisindaaI signaled with my eyes; did you understand?
O Kaatukalle Nenu Kanula CherukuntaOh, I’ll become the kohl and settle in your eyes.
Kaatukalle Nenu Kanula CherukuntaI’ll become the kohl and settle in your eyes.
Poolavole Virisi Nenu KurulanallukuntaLike a blooming flower, I’ll weave myself into your hair.
O Kallalona Kaatuka KarigipovunantaOh, they say the kohl in the eyes will melt away.
Kurulalona Puvvulanni VaadipovunantaThey say the flowers in the hair will wither away.
Nee Prema Hrudayame PondenaaWill my heart truly win your love?
Thaalibottu Neeku Ne KattenaaWill I be the one to tie the wedding knot for you?
Ee Maata Maathrame NijamaitheIf only this one word comes true,
Naa Janme DhanyamMy life will be truly blessed.
Naa Prema NeeveleYou are my only love.
Naa Prema NeeveleYou are my only love.
Daandiyaa Aatalu AadaTo play the Dandiya games,
Saradaa Paatalu PaadaTo sing fun-filled songs,
Gujaraat Paduchulu AadaWhile the young women of Gujarat dance,
Priyude Chelikai ChoodaThe lover searches for his sweetheart.
Cheli Kanipinchenaa Kanuchaatuga NaakuDid my beloved appear to me secretly from the corner of her eye?
Thana Prema Cheppenaa Ee NaaduWill she confess her love today?
Cheli Kanipinchenaa Kanuchaatuga NaakuDid my beloved appear to me secretly from the corner of her eye?
Thana Prema Cheppenaa Ee NaaduWill she confess her love today?
Thana Jaademitto Theliyaleka NaakuUnable to find a trace of where she is,
Gundello Gubulu PuttenaaMy heart has started to flutter with anxiety.
Thana Jaademitto Theliyaleka NaakuUnable to find a trace of where she is,
Gundello Gubulu PuttenaaMy heart has started to flutter with anxiety.
Prema Choopulo Undi MahathvamThere’s a majesty in a loving gaze.
Prema Bhashalo Undi KavithvamThere’s poetry in the language of love.
Preminchutalo Unnadi Daivathvam DaivathvamThere is divinity, pure divinity, in the act of loving.
Prema Srushtike MoolapurushuduLove is the primal force behind all creation.
Prema Jeevulaku PoojaneeyuduLove is worthy of worship for all living beings.
Premalenide Emaino Ee Lokam BhoolokamWithout love, what meaning does this earthly world really hold?
O Naa Manasassu Neelo Daachi UnchinaanuOh, I’ve hidden my heart inside of you.
Aa Manasassu KshemenaaIs my heart safe there?
Telusukonuta VachchaanuI’ve come to find out.
O Nee Manasu Padilangaa Daachi UnchinaanuOh, I’ve kept your heart safely hidden.
Naakante Nee Manase Naa PanchapraanaaluMore than myself, your heart is my very life breath.
Hrudayaalu Rendani AnalevuYou can’t say that our hearts are two.
Idi Needi Naadani AnalevuYou can’t say this is yours or that is mine.
Ee Maata Maathrame NijamaitheIf only this one word comes true,
Naa Janme DhanyamMy life will be truly blessed.
Naa Prema NeeveleYou are my only love.
Naa Prema NeeveleYou are my only love.
Yuvathi Yuvakula Kalayika KosamFor the union of young men and women,
Vachenu Nedoka RaathiriA special night has arrived today;
Daandiya Anu Oka RaathiriA night known as Dandiya.
Yuvathi Yuvakula Kalayika KosamFor the union of young men and women,
Vachenu Nedoka RaathiriA special night has arrived today;
Daandiya Anu Oka RaathiriA night known as Dandiya.
Meeku Thodu Memuntaamu NesthamaaWe’re here to stand by you, my friends.
Jankuleka Preminchandi NesthamaaSo love without any hesitation, my friends.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Mee Valana Bhuvilo Premalu VardhillaliBecause of you, may love flourish on this earth.
Daandiyaa Aatalu Music Video
The Premikula Roju album frames love’s silent language through festive dance movements. A Daandiyaa Aatalu lyrics translation decodes glances as declarations. Ratnam positions the festival itself as love’s divine witness.