Vijay Prakash and Ananya Bhat’s ‘Ningavva Ningavva’ features in the album ‘Landlord’ starring Vijaya Kumar and Rachita Ram. Lyricist Yogaraj Bhat pairs with composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath for a humorous folk duet about marital teasing.
Released: December 18, 2025
Ningavva Ningavva
Ananya Bhat | Vijay Prakash • From “Landlord”
Lyricist
Yogaraj Bhat
Composer
B. Ajaneesh Loknath
Landlord’s Ningavva Ningavva Kannada Lyrics English Meaning
The husband-wife duo jokes about aging, children, and public behavior. ‘People from Mandya are all around!’ humorously delays private conversations. ‘I’ll work myself to the bone’ counters complaints with pledges of devotion.
Ningavva Ningavva Ningondu Vishya GotthaNingavva, Ningavva, do you know something?
Yeno Maava Helo MaavaWhat is it, Maava? Tell me, Maava.
Hengavva Helodu Mandyaavarre Suttha MutthaHow can I say it, woman? People from Mandya are all around!
Hauda Maava Hauda MaavaIs that so, Maava? Is that so?
Onchooru Aathu Ninthu Kelu NeeWait a moment and listen to me,
Aaythondu Sangathi VichaaraThere’s a matter to discuss.
Innondu Koosu Kaige KoduvenuI’ll give another child into your hands,
Belsona Namma SamsaaraLet’s grow our family.
Moodustheeni Baare Malle HoovaCome, let me put jasmine flowers in your hair.
Malkova Baa Sumke Poli MaavaGo to sleep quietly, you naughty Maava.
Hey Helkobeku Baare Nanna NovaHey, I’ve got to share my pain with you.
Yena Nindu Theete Belagin JaavaWhat’s this mischief of yours in the early morning?
Ningavva Ningavva Ningondu Vishya GotthaNingavva, Ningavva, do you know something?
Gotthu Maava Gotthaythu MaavaI know, Maava. I’ve found out, Maava.
Monne Aadang Aaythe MaduveIt feels like we just got married the other day.
Kannu Hodedare Yaake NaguveWhy do you smile when I wink at you?
Hunase Hannu Althaadashtu Taste U Jaasthi AllaveDoesn’t tamarind taste better as it ages?
Rasthe Myaake Seere HidiveYou’re pulling at my saree on the road.
Maana Marvaadine OdaveMy dignity is my only ornament.
Mooru Katthe Vayasaagaithe Chooru Naachke IllveYou’re as old as ‘three donkeys’ – very old, don’t you have any shame?
Kenne Guliya Hondadolike Eejuvaase IliyalenuCan’t I dive into the depths of your dimples?
Ninne Thanaka Nettagidde Nanna Kandre KadithadenuI was fine until yesterday, why do I feel this itch when I see you?
Yaaking Aade Neenu Helo MaavaWhy are you acting like this? Tell me, Maava.
Are Helthini Nadi Jaldi Hatti ThaavaI’ll tell you, come quickly to the cotton farm.
Hogo Hogo Hogo Kalla MaavaGo away, go away, you thief Maava.
Maava Anthya Kennege Yenu IlvaYou call me Maava, but isn’t there anything for my cheek?
Ningavva Ningavva Ningondu Vishya GotthaNingavva, Ningavva, do you know something?
Gotthu Maava Gudd Bidthini MaavaI know, Maava. I’ll give you a playful thump, Maava.
Mooru Gantina Aane IduveI swear on the three knots of our wedding,
Ninna Tholali Baali BiduveI’ll live out my life in your arms.
Aagiddaagli Kelo Maava Nooru Makklu HadeveLet whatever happens happen, listen Maava, we’ll have a hundred kids.
Oho Byare Yaavudu ByaadadodaveOh, I don’t need any other ornaments.
Badava Madagida Haage IruveI’ll live like a poor man’s hidden treasure.
Mai Kai Muridu Moor Kaasu DudiduI’ll work myself to the bone, earn a few coins,
Akki Byale TharuveAnd bring home rice and lentils.
Kudida Neeru AlugadantheWithout even letting the water you drink ripple,
Odisuva Baa Baala BandiCome, let’s drive the cart of life together.
Baaki Chalige NaduguthiruveI’m shivering from the remaining cold,
Baachi Hididu Bidisu ThandiHold me tight and take away this chill.
Kaavu Kodtheen Baaro Meese MaavaI’ll give you warmth, come here, my mustached Maava.
Neenu Nanna Muddu Maddu AlvaAren’t you my sweet medicine?
Parapanchaane Kumbalakaayi HalvaThe whole world is just ‘pumpkin halwa’ – something sweet and simple.
Piruthine Namge Dyaavru AlvaOur love is our god, isn’t it?
Hey Ningavva Ningavva Puttningi Eddu BitlaHey Ningavva, Ningavva, has little Ningi woken up?
Haudu Maava Malko MaavaYes Maava, now go to sleep, Maava.
The ‘Ningavva Ningavva’ lyrics meaning centers on love expressed through playful conflict. Yogaraj Bhat uses everyday scenarios to show affection in long-term relationships. B. Ajaneesh Loknath’s rustic arrangement complements the conversational tone.