Karthik and Sumangali perform “Niluvaddam Ninne” for the album “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana,” starring Siddharth and Trisha. Lyricist Sirivennela Sitarama Sastry begins by asking if a mirror has ever questioned a person’s identity. The song follows a person observing this strange new reflection.
Released: August 22, 2013
Niluvaddam Ninne [From “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana”]
Karthik | Sumangali • From “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana”
Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana’s Niluvaddam Ninne [From “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana”] Lyrics Translation
The lyrics stage a playful argument about this transformation. One side questions the other, asking, “Who gave you the right to change me so much?” The argument concludes with the admission that stopping this love is not in their hands.
Niluvaddamu Ninu YepudainaaHas the mirror ever stopped you
Nuvvu Yevvaroo Ani AdigenaaAnd asked you just who you are?
Aa Chitrame Gamanistunna KottagaaI’m observing that reflection in a new light.
Nuvvu Vinnadhi Nee PerainaaEven when you hear your own name,
Ninu Kadhani AnipinchelaaIt feels like it isn’t really you.
Aa Sangati Kanipedutunna VintagaaI’m discovering this strange new fact.
Nee Kannula Merise RoopamThe image that sparkles in your eyes…
Naadhenaa AnukuntunnaaI’m wondering if it’s truly me.
Nee Tenela Pedavulu Palike Tiyyadhanam Naa PerenaaIs my name the sweetness spoken by your honeyed lips?
Adhi Nuvve Ani Nuvve Cheputoo UnnaaEven as you insist that it really is you.
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila LailaleLaala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila Lailale
Hey Niluvaddamu Ninu YepudainaaHey, has the mirror ever stopped you
Nuvvu Yevvaroo Ani AdigenaaAnd asked you just who you are?
Aa Chitrame Gamanistunna Kottagaa AaaaaaI’m observing that reflection in a new light.
Ha Prati Adugoo Tanaku TaaneAh, every step I take, on its own,
Saagindhi Nee Vaipu Naa Maata VinnantuHas moved toward you, deaf to my own commands.
NenaapalenantagaaIt’s gotten to the point where I can’t stop it.
Bhayapadaku Adhi NijameDon’t be afraid, this is real.
Vastondhi Ee MaarpuThis change is happening.
Nee Koti Chindulni Naatyaalugaa MaarchaagaaIt has turned your chaotic movements into a graceful dance.
Nannintagaa Maarchendukoo Neekevvarichchaaru HakkuWho gave you the right to change me so completely?
Nee Premane Prashninchuko Aa Ninda NaakendukuYou should question your own love, why place that blame on me?
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila LailaleLaala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila Lailale
Niluvaddamu Ninu YepudainaaHas the mirror ever stopped you
Nuvvu Yevvaroo Ani AdigenaaAnd asked you just who you are?
Aa Chitrame Gamanistunna KottagaaI’m observing that reflection in a new light.
Idhi Varaku Yeda LayakuBefore now, my heart’s rhythm
Ye Maatramu Ledhu Horettu Ee Joru Kangaaru PettentagaaNever had this roaring rush that alarms me so.
Tadabadaku Nanu AdugooDon’t stumble, just ask me.
Cheputaanu Paathaalu Leletha Paadhaalu JalapaatamayyettugaaI will teach you until your tender feet flow like a waterfall.
Naa Dhaarine Mallinchagaa Neekenduko Anta PantamWhy are you so insistent on changing my entire path?
Mana Chetilo Unte Kadha Preminchadam MaanadamIf it were up to us, we could just stop loving, couldn’t we?
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila LailaleLaala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila Lailale
Niluvaddamu Ninu YepudainaaHas the mirror ever stopped you
Nuvvu Yevvaroo Ani AdigenaaAnd asked you just who you are?
Aa Chitrame Gamanistunna KottagaaI’m observing that reflection in a new light.
Nuvvu Vinnadhi Nee PerainaaEven when you hear your own name,
Ninu Kadhani AnipinchelaaIt feels like it isn’t really you.
Aa Sangati Kanipedutunna VintagaaI’m discovering this strange new fact.
Nee Kannula Merise RoopamThe image that sparkles in your eyes…
Naadhenaa AnukuntunnaaI’m wondering if it’s truly me.
Naa Peruki O Tiyyadhanam Nee Pedave AndinchenaaDid your lips give my name this new sweetness?
Adhi Nuvve Ani Nuvve Cheputoo UnnaaEven as you insist that it really is you.
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Lailai LeLaala Laila Lailai Le
Laala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila LailaleLaala Laila Laila Ila Laila Laila Lailale
Niluvaddam Ninne [From “Nuvvostanante Nenoddantana”] Music Video
The song begins with confusion before shifting into a playful argument about who caused this personal change. It settles on a shared acceptance that the feeling is outside of their control. The track presents love as an external force that remakes a person’s identity.