MLR Karthikeyan and Anitha Karthikeyan perform ‘Dhol Dhol Baaje’ from the album ‘Mr.Perfect,’ starring Prabhas and Kajal Aggarwal. Lyricist Balaji and composer Devi Sri Prasad create a vivid wedding soundscape with dhol drums and ceremonial chants.
Dhol Dhol Baaje
Anitha Karthikeyan | Mlr Karthikeyan • From “Mr.Perfect”
Dhol Dhol Baaje Lyrics Meaning Anitha Karthikeyan | Mlr Karthikeyan | Mr.Perfect
Balaji’s lyrics describe silver cloud canopies and butter feasts. A line about elders paving the wedding path with discussions anchors the communal celebration. The track references Lord Rama while blessing the couple’s hundred-year union.
Ghallu Ghallumani Gajjellu AadeWith a ‘clink-clank’ sound, the anklets dance.
Jhallu Jhallumani Gundelu PaadeWith a ‘flutter-flutter’ feeling, the hearts sing.
Billu Billumani Dhamaruka MogeeWith a ‘boom-boom’ beat, the hand-drum resounds.
Jillu Jillumanu VedukaluThese celebrations bring a thrilling chill.
Vendi Mabbulatho Pandiri Vesi Venna Muddalatho Vindulu ChesiSpreading a canopy of silver clouds and serving feasts with dollops of butter.
Ooruvaadaa Horumantoo Kadili Pandagalle Pelli Cheyu SandaduleThe whole town moves with a roar; the wedding bustle is just like a festival.
Deenak DhinDeenak dhin.
Hey Dhol Dhol Dhol Bhaaje Sambaraalu Shaadi RojeHey, the drums beat for the celebrations on this wedding day.
Manthanaalu Pethanaalu Chesthoo Pedda Vaallu Vese Pelli RootuloWith discussions and authority, the elders pave the wedding path.
Dhol Dhol Dhol Bhaaje Dholi Meeda Raani RajeThe drums beat loudly; the King and Queen are atop the palanquin.
Chandanaalu Kankanaalu Maare Ungaraalu Chere Pelli PeetaleSandalwood paste and sacred wrist threads are exchanged; rings reach the wedding seats.
Made For Each Other Noorellu Ani Noorellu Haayigaa GadapamaniSaying they are ‘Made For Each Other’ for a hundred years, blessing them to spend a century happily.
Vedalu Manthralu Vaadyalu Gaanalu Ningi Nela Ekam Chesi Janaalu Jigelu MaanaleWith Vedas, mantras, instruments, and songs, the sky and earth unite as the people dazzle.
Ghallu Ghallumani Gajjellu AadeWith a ‘clink-clank’ sound, the anklets dance.
Jhallu Jhallumani Gundelu PaadeWith a ‘flutter-flutter’ feeling, the hearts sing.
Billu Billumani Dhamaruka MogeeWith a ‘boom-boom’ beat, the hand-drum resounds.
Jillu Jillumanu VedukaleThese celebrations bring a thrilling chill.
O Konte Pilla Siggu Lanni Oo Oo Oo O Oo Oo Oo Oo O Nela Meeda Muggulaaye Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa AaOh naughty girl, all your shyness has turned into floor designs on the ground.
Tingu Rangadulla Ee Bhaava Kongupattu Vela Undi Kallu Kaastha Paiki EtthaveHey stylish groom, this is the time to hold the veil; just lift your eyes a little.
Ramasakkanodu Lendi Ohohohoho Ohohohoho Ohohohoho Bhaama Vanka Choodadandi Aa Aa Aa Aa Aaaaaaa AaHe is handsome like Lord Rama; he won’t look at other women.
Raayabharamendukandi Raasi Unchinaadulendi Gundelona Chotu SeethakuWhy do we need a mediator? He has already reserved a spot in his heart for his Sita.
Choopule Maatale Maari Kavithalu RaayavaaGlances and words transform, writing new poetry.
Prema Daari Pellilone Aatavuthundi Paatavuthundi Manasulu Kalipi ChotavuthundiIn the wedding, the path of love becomes a game and a song; it becomes the place where hearts unite.
Ghallu Ghallumani Gajjellu AadeWith a ‘clink-clank’ sound, the anklets dance.
Jhallu Jhallumani Gundelu PaadeWith a ‘flutter-flutter’ feeling, the hearts sing.
Billu Billumani Dhamaruka MogeeWith a ‘boom-boom’ beat, the hand-drum resounds.
Jillu Jillumanu VedukaleThese celebrations bring a thrilling chill.
Vendi Mabbulatho Pandiri Vesi Venna Muddalatho Vindulu ChesiSpreading a canopy of silver clouds and serving feasts with dollops of butter.
Ooruvaadaa Horumantoo Kadili Pandagalle Pelli Cheyu SandaduleThe whole town moves with a roar; the wedding bustle is just like a festival.
Kallaloni Aashalanni Ooo O O O Oooo Ninnu Cheri Theeripoye Aaaa Aaaa AaaAll the hopes in my eyes were fulfilled the moment they reached you.
Kori Korukunna Naaku Thodu Needaguntaanantoo Ottu Petti Cheppava Mari AhWill you swear an oath and tell me that you’ll remain my companion and shadow, just as I wished?
Gundelona Kota Katti Ohohoho Ohohoho Ohohoho Oopirantha Neeku Posi AaaaaaaaaBuilding a fortress in my heart and pouring my whole breath into you.
Andamaina Bomma Chesi Moodu Mulla Manthrameysi Elukuntaa Ninnu Raani LaaI’ll make you a beautiful doll, cast the spell of ‘three knots’, and rule you like a queen.
Nee Jathe O Varam Koti Kalalaku KaanukaYour company is a boon, a gift for a million dreams.
Lokamantha Maaya Chesi Nuvvu Nenu Migiliundaali Yugaalu Kshanaalu AyyettugaaI want to cast a spell on the world so only you and I remain, making eras pass like seconds.
Ghallu Ghallumani Gajjellu AadeWith a ‘clink-clank’ sound, the anklets dance.
Jhallu Jhallumani Gundelu PaadeWith a ‘flutter-flutter’ feeling, the hearts sing.
Billu Billumani Dhamaruka MogeeWith a ‘boom-boom’ beat, the hand-drum resounds.
Jillu Jillumanu VedukaleThese celebrations bring a thrilling chill.
Dhol Dhol Baaje Music Video
Devi Sri Prasad’s composition pairs traditional instruments with lyrics translations detailing ceremonial exchanges. The ‘Dhol Dhol Baaje’ lyrics in English map every ritual from sandalwood paste to wrist threads.