K.S. Chithra performs ‘Doboochulaatelara’ from the album Priyuralu Pilichindi, starring Abbas, Aishwarya Rai, Ajith Kumar, and Tabu. Lyricist Shivaganesh and composer A.R. Rahman craft a playful exchange about divine presence. The song balances spiritual longing with melodic lightness.
Released: December 31, 2000
Doboochulaatelara
K. S. Chithra • From “Priyuralu Pilichindi”
Doboochulaatelara Lyrics Meaning K. S. Chithra | Priyuralu Pilichindi
K.S. Chithra questions riverbanks and skies for answers about Gopala’s whereabouts. She shifts focus inward after external searches fail. Her observation ‘I saw you in the temple of my heart’ anchors the turning point.
DoboochulaatelaraWhy this game of hide-and-seek?
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Naa Manasantha NeevenuraYou’ve filled my entire mind.
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Naa Manasantha NeevenuraYou’ve filled my entire mind.
Aa Yeti GattunenadigaI asked the riverbank.
Chirugali Naapi Ne NadigaI stopped the breeze and asked it too.
Aa Yeti GattunenadigaI asked the riverbank.
Chirugali Naapi Ne NadigaI stopped the breeze and asked it too.
Aakashannadiga Badhule LeduI asked the sky, but there was no reply.
Aakashannadiga Badhule LeduI asked the sky, but there was no reply.
Chivariki Ninne ChooshaAt last, I have found you.
Hrudayapu Gudilo ChooshaI saw you right here, in the temple of my heart.
Chivariki Ninne ChooshaAt last, I have found you.
Hrudayapu Gudilo ChooshaI saw you right here, in the temple of my heart.
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Naa Manasantha NeevenuraYou’ve filled my entire mind.
Naa Madi Neekoka Aatadu BommayMy heart has become just a toy for you.
Naa Madi Neekoka Aatadu BommayMy heart has become just a toy for you.
Nakika Aashalu Verevi LevayI don’t have any other desires left now.
Edalo Roda AagadayyaThe turmoil in my heart just won’t stop.
Nee Adharalu Andincha Ra Gopala AaCome and offer me your lips, Gopala.
Nee Adharalu Andincha Ra GopalaCome and offer me your lips, Gopala.
Nee Kougillo Karigincha RaCome and melt me in your embrace.
Nee Tanuve Ika Naa ValuvaYour body is my only covering from now on.
Palakadali Nadi Naa GaanamMy song flows like the Milky Ocean.
Nee Vanne MaraledemiWhy hasn’t your color changed at all?
Palakadali Nadi Naa GaanamMy song flows like the Milky Ocean.
Nee Vanne MaraledemiWhy hasn’t your color changed at all?
Naa Edalo Cheri Vanne MarchukoEnter my heart and change your colors.
Oopiri Neevai Ne SaagaI move forward with you as my very breath.
Pedavula Merupu Nuvu Kaga Cheraga RaWhen you become the lightning on my lips, come reach me.
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Naa Manasantha NeevenuraYou’ve filled my entire mind.
Gaganame VarshinchaWhen the sky poured down rain,
Giri Netti Kachavuyou lifted the mountain to save us.
Gaganame VarshinchaWhen the sky poured down rain,
Giri Netti Kachavuyou lifted the mountain to save us.
Nayanalu VarshinchaBut now that my eyes are raining tears,
Nannetta Brochavuhow come you haven’t saved me yet?
Povunakkanne Nee MatamaIs your vow of protection only for the cattle?
Ne Nokka Stree ne Kada GopalaAm I not just a woman, Gopala?
Adi Tilakincha Kanule LevaDon’t you have eyes to see that?
Nee Kalale Nene KadaAm I not your very dream?
Anukshanamu Ulike Naa ManasuMy heart is startled every single moment.
Are Mooga Kadu Naa VayasuMy youth is not mute; it calls out to you.
Naa Oopirilona Oopiri NeevaiBecome the breath within my breath.
Pranam PonikundaDon’t let my life slip away.
Epudu Neeve Anda Kapada RaCome, stand by me and save me forever.
Doboochulaatelara GopalaWhy this game of hide-and-seek, Gopala?
Naa Manasantha NeevenuraYou’ve filled my entire mind.
Doboochulaatelara Music Video
K.S. Chithra’s spiritual quest lyrics translation shows divinity residing within rather than outside. The realization resolves the hide-and-seek game. ‘Doboochulaatelara’ lyrics meaning centers on internal discovery over physical searching.