“Neelaveni” is a lively Telugu folk duet song sung by Dilip Devgan and Jayasri. The duet tells a romantic, flirtatious story, with its charm stemming from the sweet exchange between the two singers.
Released: October 24, 2025
Neelaveni
Dilip Devgan, Jayasri
Dilip Devgan | Jayasri’s Neelaveni Lyrics Translation in English
Dilip Devgan wrote the lyrics, which describe a lighthearted courtship. He calls her a “beautiful queen with peacock eyes” to show his admiration. The translation also points out their traditional match as ‘maradalu’ and ‘menamama koduku.’
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, you are a beautiful queen with eyes like a peacock.
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, you are a beautiful queen with eyes like a peacock.
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Choodavemi Choodavemi Why do you keep looking at me? Why do you keep looking at me?
Cheera Kattina ChoodavemiWhy is it such a big deal that I’m wearing a sari?
Choodavemi ChoodavemiWhy do you keep looking at me? Why do you keep looking at me?
Cheera Kattina ChoodavemiWhy is it such a big deal that I’m wearing a sari?
Choodavemi ChoodavemiWhy do you keep looking at me? Why do you keep looking at me?
Nee Kaalla Gajjala SappudinteWhen I hear your anklets jingling,
Naa Gunde Sappudaagipothunnademy heart skips a beat.
Ne Cheera Chenguna SadurukunteWhen I’m simply fixing the edge of my sari,
Neeku Cheema Kuttina Soyiraadeyou pretend not to notice at all.
Ninnu Mosi Murisinammaa Nela Neela, O NeelaThe ground you walk on is blessed, Neela, oh Neela.
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, beautiful queen with peacock eyes
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Ninnu Minchina Andam EdiNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, is there any beauty that surpasses you?
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Aapavoyi Aapavoyi Allibilli MaataloyiOh, stop it, stop it, with your sweet, confusing words
Aapavoyi AapavoyiOh, stop it, stop it
Nee Cheera Kongu Gaali ThaguluthaneJust the breeze from your sari’s edge touches me,
Paanam Gaayi Gaayi Ollu Kaaluthadeand I feel restless, my whole body tingling.
Nuvvu Moodu Maatalalla DaatinavoYou walked by and said a few words,
Inkaa Edayyaa Mommeeda GoosunnadoAnd I can’t stop thinking about you.
Nannu Maaya Chesinave Neela Neela, O NeelaYou’ve cast a spell on me, Neela, Neela, oh, Neela.
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, beautiful queen with peacock eyes
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Ninnu Choodaka UndalenoyiNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, I can’t live without seeing you
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Nannu Chooda Emunnadoyi Thannulaithaay Thovada PoyiWhat’s so special about me? You’ll just get pushed around along the way.
Nannu Chooda EmunnadoyiWhat’s there to see in me?
Nee Cheyyi Pattukoni Yenta RaanaaCan I come along holding your hand?
Nee Yelu Pattukoni YelukonaCan I take your hand and win your heart?
Endukayyaa Neeku Ee ThondaraWhy are you in such a hurry?
Naa Cheyyi Vudalavoyi Nuv MundaraLet go of my hand first, and you move ahead.
Naaku Mandu Pettinave Neela Neela O NeelaYou’ve put a spell on me, Neela, Neela, oh, Neela.
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, beautiful queen with peacock eyes
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nuvvu Varasaku MaradaluoyiNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, you’re my ‘maradalu’ by relation, a traditional cousin match.
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Thelusunoyi Thelusunoyi Menamaama KodukuvoyiI know, I know, you’re my ‘menamama koduku’, my maternal uncle’s son.
Thelusunoyi ThelusunoyiI know, I know
Nuvvu Okka Saiga Chey OppukunteJust give me one sign if you agree,
Nee Thoduguntaanammaa ViduvanantheI’ll be your partner, I promise I’ll never leave.
Neeku Gantha Prema Naa Painey UnteIf you really have that much love for me,
Konni Rojulu Aagavoyi Opikuntethen wait a few more days, if you have the patience.
Naa Alivaithaavane Neela Neela O NeelaYou will be mine, Neela, Neela, oh, Neela.
Neelaveni Neelaaveni Nemali Kannula Andaala RaaniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni, beautiful queen with peacock eyes
Neelaveni NeelaveniNeelaveni, oh Neelaveni
Choodavemi Choodavemi What are you staring at? What are you staring at?
Cheera Kattina ChoodavemiWhat’s the big deal about me wearing a sari?
Choodavemi ChoodavemiWhat are you staring at? What are you staring at?
Neelaveni Music Video
The music video, directed by Leading Boys and Srikanth, stars Janathabablu and Madhuri Rathod, who act out the playful chase. Indrajitt’s music adds an energetic folk feel to this charming love story.