Shakthisree Gopalan’s voice captures a fragile affection in “Oohale” from the Mental Madhilo soundtrack. Starring Nivetha Pethuraj and Sri Vishnu, the song features music by Prashanth R Vihari. It isolates the quiet moment when another person’s presence transforms one’s thoughts into music.

Oohale
Shakthisree Gopalan | Vivek Athreya • From “Mental Madhilo”
Mental Madhilo’s Oohale Lyrics Translation
Lyricist Vivek Athreya asks a loved one not to pass by like a shadow but to become a lasting melody on the shore. He compares thoughts of this person to rare desert rain, a welcome and life-giving event. Without their presence, a beautiful dream becomes a lonely one.
Oohale Music Video
The song frames affection as the single element separating a world of music from one of silence. It is a quiet request for a new, fragile connection to become a permanent one. This “Oohale” lyrics in English details a plea for a person to be a destination, not a passing wave.