Tippu and Megha voice ‘Rao Gari Abbayi’ in Prabhas’s film Mr. Perfect. Lyricist Ananta Sriram and composer Devi Sri Prasad shape this defiant track about resisting societal pressures. Kajal Aggarwal co-stars in this 2011 album release.
Released: March 18, 2011
Rao Gari Abbayi
Megha | Tippu • From “Mr.Perfect”
Rao Gari Abbayi Lyrics Meaning Megha | Tippu | Mr.Perfect
Sriram contrasts forced paths with personal desires: a doctor’s son dreams of acting, Lakshmi’s daughter trades dance for domestic duties. The lyrics state ‘If you don’t do what you like, life lacks kick’ and warn ‘Otherwise, life is hell.’
Rao Gari Abbayi Actor AvvalannaduMr. Rao’s son wanted to become an actor.
Kaani Vaalla Baabemo Doctor Ne ChesaduBut his father turned him into a doctor instead.
Paisalenni Vasthunna Patient Lo UntaduNo matter how much money comes in, he’s stuck living among patients.
Super Star Avvalsinodu Soodi Mandu GuchuthunnaduThe one meant to be a superstar is now busy injecting medicine.
Neeku Nachindi Cheyakunte Life Lo Yadundi KickuIf you don’t do what you love, where is the kick in life?
Ninne Nuvvu Nammakunte Neekinka Evadu DikkuIf you don’t believe in yourself, who else will be your guide?
Be What You Wanna BeBe what you wanna be.
Do What You Wanna DoDo what you wanna do.
Say What You Wanna Say Ledante Life Antha NarakamSay what you wanna say, or else life becomes a living hell.
Aa Lakshmi Gari Ammayi Dancer AvvalanukunnadiThat Ms. Lakshmi’s daughter wanted to become a dancer.
Kaani Vaalla Ammemo Pelli Chesi PampesindiBut her mother married her off and sent her away.
Vanda Kotla Aasthunna Vantintilone UntadiEven with a hundred crores in assets, she stays confined to the kitchen.
Gajja Kattalanukunnadi Garita PattukunnadhiShe wanted to tie on ‘gajja’ anklets, but ended up holding a cooking ladle.
Evado Cheppindi Chesthunte Life Lo Emundi KickuIf you keep doing what some stranger tells you, where is the kick in life?
Epudu Nuvve Sarduku Pothe Neekinka Evadu DikkuIf you’re always the one adjusting, who will be there to support you?
Be What You Wanna BeBe what you wanna be.
Do What You Wanna DoDo what you wanna do.
Say What You Wanna Say Ledante Life Antha NarakamSay what you wanna say, or else life becomes a living hell.
Sheenu Gadi Baabayi Leader AvvalannaduSheenu’s uncle wanted to become a political leader.
Kaani Veedi Thaathemo Pleader Ni ChesaduBut his grandfather made him a pleader instead.
Case Vaadi Vaipunna Face MaadinattuntaduEven if the case is in his favor, his face looks dull and defeated.
Zindabad Vinaalsinodu Judge Mundu ThalavanchaduThe one meant to hear chants of ‘Zindabad’ is bowing his head before a judge.
Nuvvanukunnadi Cheppakunte Life Lo Yadundi KickuIf you don’t voice your thoughts, where is the kick in life?
Neelo Nuvve Ginjukunte Neekinka Evadu DikkuIf you struggle silently within yourself, who is there to help you?
Be What You Wanna BeBe what you wanna be.
Do What You Wanna DoDo what you wanna do.
Say What You Wanna Say Ledante Life Antha NarakamSay what you wanna say, or else life becomes a living hell.
ReyHey!
Peddavaallu Chebutharu Pakka Nollu ChebutharuElders will tell you, the neighbors next door will tell you.
Thappuledu Baasu Vaallaku Thochinde ChebutharuIt’s not wrong, boss; they only speak what they feel is right.
Nuvvu Korukundento Neeku Edi Suit AvuthundoWhat it is you truly desire, and what actually suits you…
Arthamayyelaa Cheppakunte Vaallu Maathramem ChestharuIf you don’t explain it clearly, what else can they really do?
Ey Maname Clear Lekapothe Akkade Vasthundi ChikkuHey, if we aren’t clear ourselves, that is exactly where the trouble starts.
Leni Poni Bhayalu Pettukunte Tharuvatha Meekae DikkuIf you cling to baseless fears now, you’ll be left to fend for yourself later.
Be What You Wanna BeBe what you wanna be.
Do What You Wanna DoDo what you wanna do.
Say What You Wanna Say Ledante Life Antha NarakamSay what you wanna say, or else life becomes a living hell.
Rao Gari Abbayi Music Video
A rejection of conformity defines the Rao Gari Abbayi lyrics translation. Devi Sri Prasad’s composition pairs urgent rhythms with calls for self-determination. English versions preserve this challenge to prescribed roles.