Kailash Kher performs ‘Kammukunna’ for the Anushka Shetty film ‘Arundhati.’ Lyricist Narayana Reddy and composer Koti create a devotional tribute to a warrior goddess. The track balances fierce protection with maternal grace.
Kammukunna
Kailash Kher • From “Arundhati”
Arundhati’s Kammukunna Telugu Lyrics English Meaning
Reddy’s lines present the goddess as both Mother Earth and Dharma’s embodiment. She makes Death weep through her sacrifice. Kher’s vocals emphasize her role as destroyer of evil and nurturer of the land.
Kammukunna CheekatlonaIn the darkness that closes in,
Kummukoche VeluthurammaYou are the light that bursts through.
Kachagatti Katthi PaditheyWhen a sword is gripped with malice,
Chichurepey KaalivammaYou become the fiery ‘Kali’.
Nee Kannu Urumi ChudaganeAs soon as your eyes flash like thunder,
Dusina Katthi Vaniki PovunammaThe drawn sword trembles in fear.
Kunche Patti Bomma GistheyIf one holds a brush to paint a picture,
Ade Nee Gunde Ke AddamammaIt becomes a mirror to your gentle heart.
Andarini Aadarinche DayamayiYou are the compassionate spirit who supports all;
Annapurna NeevammaYou are the goddess ‘Annapurna’.
Aalana Palanalo NuvveyIn care and guardianship, it is you;
Ee Nelaku ThallivammaYou are the mother to this very land.
Nuvvu Palikede Thiruguleni VedamYour word is the undeniable truth.
Nuvvu Chesede Eduruleni ChattamYour action is the unopposed law.
Orpulona Dharani MaathavammaIn patience, you are Mother Earth.
Thirpulona Dharma MurthivammaIn judgment, you are the embodiment of justice.
Jejemma MayammaJejemma, our Mother.
Jejemma OyammaJejemma, Oh Mother.
Jejemma Jejemma Ma JejemmaJejemma, Jejemma, our Jejemma.
Jejemma MayammaJejemma, our Mother.
Jejemma OyammaJejemma, Oh Mother.
Jejemma Jejemma Ma JejemmaJejemma, Jejemma, our Jejemma.
Nuvvu Rudra Rupa MetthaganeThe moment you assumed your fierce form,
Kalame Daddarilli PoyenammaTime itself shook in terror.
Rudra Shakthulaku Nee Dhatitho GundeleWith the impact of your raw power against evil,
BaddalaipoyenammaTheir hearts were shattered to pieces.
Busagottey KamandhuniThe hissing, lustful beast—
Kasitheera ThokkavammaYou trampled him to your satisfaction.
Puttugadda AadukunnaThe one who played on this native soil,
Aa Apara Bhadrakali NeevammaYou are that immense ‘Bhadrakali’.
Maata Nilupukontivamma JejemmaYou kept your word, Jejemma.
Malli Janma EthinavammaYou have taken birth once again.
Entha Deeksha PuninavammaWhat a powerful vow you took,
Gundelo Nippuley NimpinavammaFilling your own heart with fire.
Tyagamantey NeedhammaYou are the very definition of sacrifice.
Narakame Kongulona MudichavammaYou gathered hell itself into the folds of your sari.
Ninnu Chusi Mrutyuvuki JejemmaSeeing you, O Jejemma,
Kallu ChemmagillinayammaEven Death’s eyes welled up with tears.
Ee Jaruthunna RaktadharaleyThese flowing streams of blood,
Nee Theguvaku Harathulu PattenammaOffered ritual lamps to your bravery.
Aa Aa Dikkulanni SunyamayeAll the directions turned into a void.
Veluthurantha CheekatayeAll light turned into darkness.
Aashalanni InkipoyeAll hopes dried up completely.
Shwasa Matram MigilipoyeOnly the breath remained.
Kammukunna Music Video
The Arundhati soundtrack uses Kammukunna lyrics in English to show divine feminine power. This figure represents unopposed law and ultimate sacrifice. Her duality defines justice and compassion in equal measure.