Karthik’s gentle voice captures reflective acceptance in “Eppudu,” from the album Oopiri. Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry wrote the lyrics, and Gopi Sunder composed the music. Karthi, Nagarjuna, and Tamannaah Bhatia star. The track examines life’s constant, unstoppable current.
Released: October 11, 2011
Eppudu
Karthik • From “Oopiri”
Lyricist
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
Composer
Gopi Sunder
Eppudu Lyrics Translation (from “Oopiri”)
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry’s words, “Eppudu Okala Undadu” (It’s never the same), establish life’s ceaseless movement. The writing confirms that “Ontiga Sagatam Thappadu” (Going alone is unavoidable). Karthik’s delivery underscores the solitary journey.
Eppudu Okala UndaduIt’s never the same.
Ekkada AgiponivvaduIt won’t let you stop anywhere.
Yedaremundo CheppaduIt doesn’t tell you what’s ahead.
Kadile SamayamThat’s the moving time.
Needala Gnapakama VadhaladuMemories won’t leave you, like a shadow.
Thoduga Ye Nijam NadavaduNo truth will walk with you as a companion.
Ontiga Sagatam ThappaduGoing alone is unavoidable.
Jarige PayanamThat’s the journey you’re on.
Neethone ModhalaindhaDid it begin with you?
Neethone MugisindhaWill it end with you?
Eppudu Okala UndaduIt’s never the same.
Ekkada AgiponivvaduIt won’t let you stop anywhere.
Yedaremundo CheppaduIt doesn’t tell you what’s ahead.
Kadile SamayamThat’s the moving time.
Idhe Kadha KorindhaniIsn’t this what you wanted?
Vere Inkem KavalaniWhat else do you need?
Annamante EnatikiIf you say that, when will it ever be?
The track ultimately advises self-reliance and reframing challenges. Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry proposes turning “Ibbandhule Ishtaluga” (difficulties into desires). Oopiri captures a clear message to accept change, made evident in the “Eppudu” lyrics meaning.
