Ranjith and Shakthishree Gopalan perform ‘Nenu Nenuga’ from the album Saahasam, starring Gopi Chand and Taapsee Pannu. Lyricist Ananta Sriram and composer Sri Kommineni craft a mood of reflective tension through minimalistic verses about shifting identities.
Nenu Nenuga
Ranjith | Shakthishree Gopalan • From “Saahasam”
Lyricist
Ananta Sriram
Composer
Sri Kommineni
What is the meaning of Nenu Nenuga Lyrics from Saahasam?
The lyrics question mutual transformation: ‘I’m not myself anymore; what is this?’ Ranjith and Gopalan alternate lines about unfamiliar emotions disrupting self-awareness. Sriram contrasts hope pulling toward connection with jealousy creating distance.
Nenu Nenuga Nene Lenuga EmitoI’m not myself anymore; I’m just not there, what is this?
Nuvvu Nuvvuga Tochaleduga EndukoAnd for some reason, you don’t seem like yourself either.
Ela Maranu IlaHow did I change like this?
Ela Maravu AlaHow did you change like that?
Kalemi KadugaThis isn’t a dream, is it?
EmayyindilaWhat has happened here?
Nijam Telise Kshanam KosamWaiting for the moment the truth comes out,
Nireekshistha Prathi NimishamI’m waiting every single minute.
Nenu Nenuga Nene Lenuga EmitoI’m not myself anymore; I’m just not there, what is this?
Nuvvu Nuvvuga Tochaleduga EndukoAnd for some reason, you don’t seem like yourself either.
Naaku Kothe Kada Itlantivi Anni MariYou know, all of this is brand new to me.
Telisina Peddaga Manasupade AllariEven though I know it, my heart is making such a fuss.
Osari Nee Vaipu Thosindi Aasha AashagaAt one point, hope pushed me towards you with desire.
Osari Vaddantu Lagindi Eershaga EershagaThen it pulled me back in jealousy, telling me to stop.
Etu Vellina Etu VellinaNo matter where I go, no matter where I go,
Nuvvu Cherukunna Theeram Emitiwhat is this shore that you’ve reached?
Nene Teliyalaleda Nijanga Nene TeliyalaledaDid I not know myself? Honestly, did I really not know who I was?
Nenu Nenuga Nene Lenuga EmitoI’m not myself anymore; I’m just not there, what is this?
Nuvvu Nuvvuga Tochaleduga EndukoAnd for some reason, you don’t seem like yourself either.
Bayatikostunnadi Porapatuga KorikaMy desire is slipping out by mistake.
Pedavi Kistunnadi Baruvainavevo IkaIt’s placing heavy words upon my lips now.
Iravayyilo Undi Le Eedu Iruvaipula HayigaOur youth is in its twenties, comfortable on both sides.
Paruvalatho Paiki Raledu Paruvu Anna Padame IkaWith this attraction, the word ‘dignity’ doesn’t even arise.
Daridapuga Daridapuga Swarganni Takutondi ShwasalaThe heat of my breath is close to touching the heavens.
Jwala Amanthanga Varale Jalle PramadangaSuddenly, blessings are showering down like a danger.
Nenu Nenuga Nene Lenuga EmitoI’m not myself anymore; I’m just not there, what is this?
Nuvvu Nuvvuga Tochaleduga EndukoAnd for some reason, you don’t seem like yourself either.
Saahasam’s lyrics translation for ‘Nenu Nenuga’ examines identity dissolution through relational intensity. The track ends unresolved, mirroring the struggle to reconcile changed selves.
