S. P. Balasubrahmanyam and K. S. Chithra deliver ‘Papa Rita’ from Bappi Lahiri’s disco-driven ‘Gang Leader’ soundtrack. Starring Chiranjeevi and Vijayashanti, Bhuvana Chandra’s lyrics establish a defiant tone through rhythmic vocal exchanges.
Released: August 31, 2014
Papa Rita
K. S. Chithra | S. P. Balasubrahmanyam • From “Gang Leader”
Gang Leader’s Papa Rita Telugu Lyrics English Translation
The Gang Leader claims lineage to Bhagat Singh and Subhash Chandra Bose, declaring intent to ‘scrub away stains from history.’ Bappi Lahiri’s composition pairs chanted hooks with brass-heavy rebellion.
Chiku Chiku ChelamChiku chiku chelam.
Chiku Chiku ChelamChiku chiku chelam.
Chiku Chiku Chelam Chelam HoChiku chiku chelam, chelam ho.
Chiku Chiku Chelam ChelamChiku chiku chelam, chelam.
Chiku Chiku ChelamChiku chiku chelam.
Chik Chik Chik Chik HaChik chik chik chik, ha!
Chik Chikich ChelamChik chikich chelam.
Chik Chik Chik Chik Cheek Ha HaChik chik chik chik cheek, ha ha!
Chiku Chiku Chelam ChelamChiku chiku chelam, chelam.
Chiku Chiku ChelamChiku chiku chelam.
Chik Chik HaChik chik, ha!
Papa Rita HaPapa Rita, ha!
Aapey Veta HoStop the hunt, ho!
Aadithe Aata Ha HaIf I play, it’s a real game, ha ha!
Istha Kota HaI’ll take over the fort, ha!
G A N G Gang GangG-A-N-G, gang gang.
Bajavo Bang BangPlay it loud, bang bang.
Gang LeaderGang leader.
Kisukkumante KassakkipoyeIf anyone dares to whisper, they’re finished.
Kirayi Gumpudidi KadeThis isn’t just some hired crowd.
Khiladi Nakkala BajarukeedcheWe drag those cunning foxes out into the streets.
A1 Gang MaadeOurs is the number one gang.
G A N G Gang GangG-A-N-G, gang gang.
Bajavo Bang BangPlay it loud, bang bang.
Gang LeaderGang leader.
Evo Evo EvoSomething, something, something.
Evo Evo Evo EvoSomething, something, something, something.
Brahma RaathaniThe fate written by the Creator,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Krishna GeetaniLike the sacred song of Krishna,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Malli RaasthaI will rewrite it all again.
Ruba Baabba Ba Du Du Du DuRuba baabba ba, du du du du.
Swarna YugamloIn a new Golden Age,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Swarga SukhanniThe pleasures of heaven,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Malli ThesthaI will bring them back.
Ruba Baabba Ba Du Du Du DuRuba baabba ba, du du du du.
Uthikaarestha Marakalu PaddaI’ll scrub away the stains that mar
Lokam Charithra Nede HaThe history of the world today, ha!
Uri Theesestha Udakani PappulaI’ll put an end to the useless schemes
Tappudu Bathukulu NedeOf these corrupt lives today.
G A N G Gang GangG-A-N-G, gang gang.
Bajavo Bang BangPlay it loud, bang bang.
Gang LeaderGang leader.
AaveshamloIn my intense passion,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Bhagat Singh KiOf the revolutionary Bhagat Singh,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Bhakthudu NeneI am a true devotee.
Ruba Baabba Ba Du Du Du DuRuba baabba ba, du du du du.
AalochanaloIn my strategic thought,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Subhash Bose KiOf Subhash Chandra Bose,
Ruba Baabba BaRuba baabba ba.
Sishyudu NeneI am a disciple.
Ruba Baabba Ba Du Du Du DuRuba baabba ba, du du du du.
Anjaneyuniki Dandam PettiPaying my respects to Lord Hanuman,
Raff Aadeseddama Ha HaShall we rampage through them, ha ha!
Ravana Lankaku Nippu AntinchiSetting fire to Ravana’s Lanka,
Meesam MelipedadamaShall we twirl our mustaches in victory?
G A N G Gang GangG-A-N-G, gang gang.
Bajavo Bang BangPlay it loud, bang bang.
Gang LeaderGang leader.
Papa Rita Music Video
Rebellious declarations about rewriting fate anchor the Papa Rita lyrics translation from this 1991 action film soundtrack. The track merges historical references with rhythmic swagger.