Priya Himesh’s ‘London Babu’ from the album ‘1:Nenokkadine’ stars Kriti Sanon and Mahesh Babu in a comedy about language barriers. Lyricist Chandrabose and composer Devi Sri Prasad build a lively exchange between rural Indian mannerisms and London’s English-dominated culture. The track balances slapstick misunderstandings with rhythmic wordplay.
London Babu
Priya Himesh • From “1:Nenokkadine”
1:Nenokkadine’s London Babu Telugu Lyrics English Meaning
Chandrabose mocks irregular English rules through lines like ‘Put Fut Kaani But Bat,’ showing pronunciation struggles. Priya Himesh’s character accidentally says ‘Kiss Me’ instead of ‘Excuse Me,’ escalating cultural confusion. Physical humor dominates as the protagonist mistakes ‘Too Late’ signs for restroom directions.
Jaani Jaani Yes PappaJohnny, Johnny? Yes, Papa.
Rhymes Naaku RaavappaI don’t know any nursery rhymes, my dear.
Vacchindokate Okka Tappa Umma UmmaThe only thing I know is just a kiss, umma umma.
Alphabetlu RaavappaI don’t know the alphabet.
Akshara Jnaanam LedappaI have absolutely no knowledge of letters.
Edi Teliyadu Idi Tappa Umma UmmaI know nothing else except this kiss, umma umma.
Jaani Jaani Yes PappaJohnny, Johnny? Yes, Papa.
Rhymes Naaku RaavappaI don’t know any nursery rhymes, my dear.
Vacchindokate Okka Tappa Umma UmmaThe only thing I know is just a kiss, umma umma.
Alphabetlu RaavappaI don’t know the alphabet.
Akshara Jnaanam LedappaI have absolutely no knowledge of letters.
Edi Teliyadu Idi Tappa Umma UmmaI know nothing else except this kiss, umma umma.
English Bhaasha O OThe English language, oh oh.
Entho Tamasha O OIt’s so amusing, oh oh.
Practice Chesa O OI practiced it hard, oh oh.
Problem Face Chesa O OBut I faced so many problems, oh oh.
Put Fut Kaani But Bat‘Put’ rhymes with ‘foot’, but ‘But’ rhymes with ‘bat’.
Ee Fut Ki Bat Ki ThedaNot grasping the difference between ‘foot’ and ‘bat’.
Teliyani Naa Bhashe PhatMy speech just completely flopped.
London Babu London BabuLondon boy, London boy.
Oy London Babu London BabuHey, London boy, London boy.
Indian Doll Nu RepuCome and woo this Indian doll.
Language Problem LanguageForget the language problem.
Problem Laitu Kalapanu RepuTake the problem lightly and let’s get together.
Hey Jaani Jaani Yes PappaHey Johnny, Johnny? Yes, Papa.
Rhymes Naaku RaavappaI don’t know any nursery rhymes, my dear.
Vacchindokate Okatappa Umma UmmaThe only thing I know is just a kiss, umma umma.
Alphabetlu RaavappaI don’t know the alphabet.
Akshara Jnaanam LedappaI have absolutely no knowledge of letters.
Edi Teliyadu Idi Tappa Umma UmmaI know nothing else except this kiss, umma umma.
Excuse Me Ani AdagaalanukoniI meant to politely ask, ‘Excuse me’.
Yes Kiss Me Ani AnnaanappaBut I ended up saying, ‘Yes, kiss me’, man!
Hayyo Kismiss Laa NanuOh no, just like I was a sweet raisin.
Korikaarappa Nannu KorikaarappaThey bit me, oh, they bit me!
Too Late Anna Board Chusi HayyoI saw a board that said ‘Too Late’, oh dear.
Toilet Anukoni VellaanappaAnd I walked in thinking it was a ‘Toilet’.
Bathuku Biscuit AyipoyindappaMy life just crumbled like a biscuit.
AyipoyindappaIt really fell apart.
Naa Beauty Pai BritishOn my beauty, a British guy.
Vaadu KannesadappaCast his eyes and looked at me.
Bmw Isthanantu MaatichadappaHe promised he would give me a BMW.
Biyyanki Dabbulu AnukoniThinking it was just money for rice.
NenoddannaanappaI foolishly said I didn’t want it!
London Babu London BabuLondon boy, London boy.
Oy London Babu London BabuHey, London boy, London boy.
Indian Doll Nu RepuCome and woo this Indian doll.
Language Problem LanguageForget the language problem.
Problem Laitu Kalapanu RepuTake the problem lightly and let’s get together.
Adanthaa Okay PaapaThat is all okay, girl.
Ee Language ProblemBut for this language problem.
Ki Solution EntaappaWhat is the actual solution?
Ha Kannu Geetithe Calling AppaHa, if I wink my eye, that means ‘calling’.
Pedavi Korikithe Feeling AppaIf I bite my lip, it’s a ‘feeling’.
Siggu Sindithe Signal AppaIf I spill some shyness, it’s a ‘signal’.
Nadumu Tippithe Notice AppaIf I shake my waist, it’s a ‘notice’.
Ha Daggarikosthe Darling AppaHa, if I come closer, it’s ‘darling’.
Dhee Kottesthe Dealing AppaIf we bump into each other, it’s a ‘dealing’.
Gollu Korikithe Greeting AppaIf I bite my nails, it’s a ‘greeting’.
Vollu Viristhe Waiting AppaIf I stretch my body, it’s ‘waiting’.
Body Body RaaseyappaLet’s brush body against body.
Border DaatappaAnd cross all the borders.
Body Body RaaseyappaLet’s brush body against body.
Border DaatappaAnd cross all the borders.
Body Language ManaOur language is body language.
Bhashappa Bench LedappaSo there are no limits or barriers for us.
Oy London Babu London BabuHey, London boy, London boy.
Indian Doll Nu RepuCome and woo this Indian doll.
Language Problem LanguageForget the language problem.
Problem Manage ChesanuI’ve managed the problem!
London Babu Music Video
Chandrabose resolves communication gaps through body language, bypassing verbal mishaps. The ‘London Babu’ lyrics translation reveals how gestures overcome language divides in global settings. Devi Sri Prasad’s carnival-like beats amplify each comedic escalation.