“Oho Rathamma” from the album Laila features vocals from Penchal Das, Madhu Priya, and Leon James. The song, starring Vishwaksen and Akanksha Sharma, opens by admiring Rathamma’s graceful walk. Penchal Das wrote the lyrics, with Leon James composing the music.
Released: January 31, 2025
Oho Rathamma
Madhu Priya | Penchal Das • From “Laila”
Lyricist
Penchal Das
Composer
Leon James
Laila’s Oho Rathamma Lyrics Translation
The meaning of the “Oho Rathamma” lyrics centers on detailed admiration for its subject. The text points to her star-patterned saree and the rain of jasmine flowers she inspires. This admiration builds to a playful declaration to “find my chance and pull you close.”
Oho Rathamma Naaga RathammaOh Rathamma, my captivating Rathamma
Nadakalo Balukulike RathammaThere’s such a sway in your walk, Rathamma
Koy Koy Koy KoyKoy koy koy koy
Koy Koy Kodni KoyKoy koy, cut the chicken
Oho Rathamma Naaga RathammaOh Rathamma, my captivating Rathamma
Nadakalo Balukulike RathammaThere’s such a sway in your walk, Rathamma
Nadakalo Naagarikam RathammaThere’s an elegance in your walk, Rathamma
Naadempu Nadumudaana RathammaYou’re the one with the slender waist, Rathamma
Oho Oho Oho Ho HoOh-oh, oh-oh, oh-ho-ho
Oho Oho O O O HoOh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-ho
Nee Chinni ChethulakuFor your delicate hands
Neeli Varnam Gaajule RathammaThere are bangles of the deepest blue, Rathamma
Nee Chinni KaallakuFor your delicate feet
Chandravanka Kadiyale RathammaThere are anklets like a crescent moon, Rathamma
Oho Rathamma Naaga RathammaOh Rathamma, my captivating Rathamma
Nadakalo Balukulike RathammaThere’s such a sway in your walk, Rathamma
Nadakalo Naagarikam RathammaThere’s an elegance in your walk, Rathamma
Nadakalo Naagarikam RathammaThere’s an elegance in your walk, Rathamma
Oho Oho Oho Ho HoOh-oh, oh-oh, oh-ho-ho
Oho Oho O O O HoOh-oh, oh-oh, oh-oh-oh-ho
Koy Koy Koy KoyKoy koy koy koy
Koy Koy Kodni KoyKoy koy, cut the chicken
Sukkala Koka KattukoniYou’re wearing a saree patterned with stars
Seeti Poola Raika ThodigiAnd a blouse with tiny flowers on it
Addamoola Naadu MukhamuMy face was at the mirror
Ninnu Jusi NilavalenuBut I can’t stand still after seeing you
Nuvvu Chuse SupulakuFrom the glances that you give
Sannajajula Vaana KuriseA rain of jasmine flowers begins to fall
Sanna Navvu SakkanidaanaOh, beautiful one with that subtle smile
Sandu Chusi NinnalluthaI’ll find my chance and pull you close
Oho Rathamma Naaga RathammaOh Rathamma, my captivating Rathamma
Nadakalo Balukulike RathammaThere’s such a sway in your walk, Rathamma
Oho Rathamma Naaga RathammaOh Rathamma, my captivating Rathamma
Nadakalo Naagarikam RathammaThere’s an elegance in your walk, Rathamma
Naadempu Nadumudaana RathammaYou’re the one with the slender waist, Rathamma
Naadempu Nadumudaana RathammaYou’re the one with the slender waist, Rathamma
The track builds through repetition of the name “Rathamma,” which functions as a central refrain. Verses add specific compliments about her clothing, such as her crescent moon anklets. This structure creates a focused and celebratory ode to a single person.
