A.R. Rahman’s Ok Bangaram track Raara Aatagada features Dulquer Salmaan and Nithya Menon. Lyricist Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry builds a competitive mood with energetic vocals from Darshana KT and Shashaa Tirupati.
Released: April 4, 2015
Raara Aatagada
A.R. Rahman | Aaryan Dinesh Kanagaratnam • From “Ok Bangaram”
Raara Aatagada Lyrics Translation (from “Ok Bangaram”)
The singer declares independence with lines like ‘Valai Vesi Doraka Manakura.’ They challenge pursuers directly, stating ‘Adi Matram Kudaradu.’ The bilingual phrase ‘I Make A Game Of My Own’ reinforces control.
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Vechi Unnara Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting? Are you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the ‘trouble-making’
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Tharamakura Chindara VandaraDon’t chase me in such a messy, chaotic way.
Thondara Petti Munduku NettiHurrying along and pushing your way forward.
Valai Vesi Doraka ManakuraDon’t cast a net and ask me to be caught.
Adi Matram Kudaradu Nam NamThat simply won’t happen, nam nam.
Nam Nam NamNam nam nam,
Ninnadistu Odinchestha Hoy HoyI’ll make you play and then defeat you, hoy hoy.
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Nanan Hoy HoyNa na nee nanan, hoy hoy.
Na Na Nee Nanan Hoy HoyNa na nee nanan, hoy hoy.
Na Na Nee Nanan Hoy HoyNa na nee nanan, hoy hoy.
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the mischief-making
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Nilabadi Atu Itu Chodaddu TegaDon’t just stand there looking all around.
Dhimaga Thala EttadduDon’t hold your head up so arrogantly.
Na Satta Ento AdagodduDon’t ask me what my true power is.
Nee Penki Thanaminka ThagginchukoYou’d better tone down that stubbornness of yours.
I Make A Game Of OwnI’ve made a game of my own.
Va Va AnukuntuShouting ‘Come, come’ to yourself,
Na Venuke Parigettu Kitukedo KanipettodduRun right behind me, but don’t try to find my secrets.
I Make A Game Of OwnI’ve made a game of my own.
Va Va AnukuntuShouting ‘Come, come’ to yourself,
Na Venuke Parigettu Kitukedo KanipettodduRun right behind me, but don’t try to find my secrets.
Raara Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Raara Aatagada Vechi Unnara Oho HonCome on, player, are you waiting, oho hon?
Vechi Unnara Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting? Are you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the trouble-making
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Thak Tharikita Thaga Thaga Thak ThakThak tharikita thaga thaga thak thak,
Thada Badi Pothu Gada BidagaWhile you’re stumbling through all the chaos.
Ega Badithe PadagodathaIf you charge at me, I’ll knock you down.
Thak Tharikita Thaga Thaga Thak ThakThak tharikita thaga thaga thak thak,
Thada Badi Pothu Gada BidagaWhile you’re stumbling through all the chaos.
Ega Badithe Padagodatha PuliraIf you charge at me, I’ll knock you down, you tiger.
Say Play I Am A GamerSay ‘play’, because I’m a gamer.
Mo Mo Mo More RideIt’s a longer and longer ride.
Check In Ayithe Check Out-E KavadheOnce you check in, you won’t ever be able to check out.
Raara Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Raara Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the mischief-making
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Kovvoy Mumbayy Kovvoy MumbayKovvoy Mumbai, Kovvoy Mumbai.
Yama Han Yama Han Yama HanYama han, yama han, yama han.
Yama Say Yama Play Yama Too Much I Would SayYama says, yama plays, it’s ‘way too much’ I’d say.
Yama Say Yama Play Yama Too Much I Would SayYama says, yama plays, it’s ‘way too much’ I’d say.
Yama Say Yama Play Yama Too Much I Would SayYama says, yama plays, it’s ‘way too much’ I’d say.
Naa Peru Kate Kathyayani MeeyavMy name is Kate Kathyayani, Meow.
Raara Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Raara Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
OhhOh.
Vechi Unnara Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting? Are you waiting?
Naa Peru Kate Kathyayani MeeyavMy name is Kate Kathyayani, Meow.
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Vechi Unnara Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting? Are you waiting?
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the mischief-making
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Vechi Unnara Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting? Are you waiting?
Ra Ra Aatagada Vechi UnnaraCome on, player, are you waiting?
Nam Nam E Nam NeeNam nam e nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam NeeNam nam nam nee,
Na Na Nee Na Na Hoy HoyNa na nee na na, hoy hoy.
Vechi UnnaraAre you waiting?
Nam Nam Nam Kiri Kiri PetteNam nam nam, I’m the mischief-making
Khiladi Ne Hoy Hoy‘Player’ after all, hoy hoy.
Yama Han Yama Han Yama HanYama han, yama han, yama han.
Idi Antham Kadu SaseshamThis isn’t the end; it’s to be continued.
Raara Aatagada Music Video
Ok Bangaram’s Raara Aatagada lyrics translation centers on self-defined rules during high-energy challenges. The song rejects traditional pursuit dynamics through playful yet firm language.