Karmada Kallanu Lyrics English Translation — Kantara | Venkatesh DC

“Karmada Kallanu” is a thoughtful song from the film Kantara. Venkatesh D C’s singing gives it a somber, questioning mood. The Kannada lyrics look at how our actions and fate are connected.

karmada kallanu song lyrics meaning english
Released: December 7, 2022

Karmada Kallanu

Venkatesh D C • From “Kantara”

Lyricist
Trilok Trivikrama
Composer
B Ajaneesh Loknath
Director
Rishab Shetty
Featuring
Rishab Shetty

Kantara’s Karmada Kallanu Lyrics Translation in English

Translating Karmada Kallanu helps show what the song is really about. Trilok Trivikrama uses strong images, such as a lamp meant to give light that ends up “burning the entire town.” The lyrics warn that fighting an “invisible opponent” can make you lose yourself.

Karmada Kallanu Edavida ManujanaWhen a man trips over the stone of fate,
Beralina Gayavu MayaduWill the cut on his finger simply heal?
Hageyali Kovige Tale Kodo MarularaYou who give in to anger and hate,
Gudiyali Daivavu KayaduGod is not waiting inside the temple.
Kattalanu Manisoke Hachi Itta DeepaThe lamp that was lit to clear away the darkness,
Ooranne Suduvantha Jwale AyithenoHas it turned into a fire that burns down the whole town?
Oh Garbhadalle Ada Gaya HanebarahaA wound you are born with becomes your fate.
Badukidi Maddu Huduki AledaduveYou wander your whole life searching for a cure.
Yara Jothe Yariyade Ninna KalahaYou’re in a conflict, not even knowing with whom.
Ninnanne Neenu Huduki KaledoguveAs you search for your true self, you only get more lost.
Nungikondarunu Mado Papanella GangeEven if Gange swallows all the sins we commit,
Bittu Hoguthale Pashchatapa Nange NingeShe leaves behind repentance for you and for me.
Garbhadalle Merevaga Totta Hoova MaleThe flower garland you wear as you walk in pride,
Nalege Hoo Uduri KunikeyagadenoTomorrow, when the flowers fall, could it turn into a noose?

Karmada Kallanu Music Video

Rishab Shetty, the film’s director, also appears in the music video, showing this inner struggle. B Ajaneesh Loknath’s music adds a haunting background. The song fits well with Kantara’s bigger themes of conflict and human weakness.