Harini and Sooraj Santhosh perform ‘Tanjavuru’ from the movie Legend, starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and Radhika Apte. Lyricist Ramajogayya Sastry and composer Devi Sri Prasad create a festive soundscape celebrating passionate attraction. The duet balances traditional imagery with modern energy.
Tanjavuru
Harini | Sooraj Santhosh • From “Legend”
Tanjavuru Lyrics Translation (from “Legend”)
Sastry uses the Tanjore doll metaphor to praise the beloved’s crafted perfection. Harini declares the lover’s presence causes unstoppable storms of emotion. Sooraj Santhosh describes surrendering control completely, comparing desire to racing horses and floods.
Seetharamula Jantalle Radhakrishnula PremalleLike the pair of Sita and Rama, like the love of Radha and Krishna,
Gouri Shankarulalle Meeru OkatavvaliYou two should become one, just like Gauri and Shankar.
Ningineelam Rangaalle Velugu Deepaniki MalleLike the blue of the sky and the light of a lamp,
Palu Thene Aalumagalai KalisundaliYou should stay together as husband and wife, like milk and honey.
Hey Pattu Cheera Bagunde Kattu Bottu BagundeHey, your silk saree looks beautiful, and your style and bindi are lovely.
Chuttumutte Telugandhamlo Ayaskantham LagindeIn this surrounding ‘Telugu beauty’, it’s pulling me in like a magnet.
Hey Paita Chengu BagundeHey, the end of your saree looks beautiful,
Pitta Nadum BagundeAnd your slim waist is lovely.
Kuchillalo Kuluke Chusi Naa Gunde AagindeSeeing the grace in your saree pleats, my heart’s skipped a beat.
Hon Nee Kosanga Puttina Andam Neede KavaliThis beauty was created for you, and it must belong to you alone.
Nee Chupultho Edigina Chandam Neeke IvvaliI’ve got to give back to you the charm that grew from your gaze.
Inda Antu Nuvvisthunte Inkem KavaliIf you’re giving it to me like this, what else could I possibly need?
Nee Inguva Sogasula Ghuma Ghuma Chusi Vaccha NoruriMy mouth’s watering after catching the tempting scent of your spicy beauty.
Thanjavuru Bommalle Bhale MuddhoddhunnaveYou look as lovely as a ‘Thanjavur doll’, an exquisite masterpiece of art.
Manase Madathesi Mayajalam ChesaveYou’ve folded my heart and cast a magic spell over me.
Hey Attapooru Attaru Naapai ChallestunnaveYou’re sprinkling ‘Attapur perfume’, a traditional fragrance, all over me.
Vayase Virabusay Vadaagalai VacchesaveYour youth has bloomed and hit me like warm summer winds.
Neetilo Kagitham Padavala Doosukosthunde Aasha NeevaipeMy desire rushes toward you, like paper boats racing through the water.
Nadumompullo Odighe Kadavala Vaali Poyaave PilichelopeBefore I could even call out, you settled into the curves of my waist like a water pot.
Oy Gunde Sadi Gurramlaga Dukindi NeepaikeMy heartbeat’s leaped toward you like a racing horse.
Kallem Vadilesa Neeke Kavalanane HoyI’ve let go of the reins, just because I wanted you so much.
Gattu Thegi Toofanai Kadhante NuvveleIf this story becomes a storm that breaks its banks, you’re the one responsible.
Adupu Dati Aakraminchu Assalu Aapanu NinneCross all the limits and take over; I won’t stop you at all.
Thanjavuru Bommalle Bhale MuddhoddhunnaveYou look as lovely as a ‘Thanjavur doll’, an exquisite masterpiece of art.
Manase Madathesi Mayajalam ChesaveYou’ve folded my heart and cast a magic spell over me.
Hey Attapooru Attaru Naapai ChallestunnaveYou’re sprinkling ‘Attapur perfume’, a traditional fragrance, all over me.
Vayase Virabusay Vadaagalai VacchesaveYour youth has bloomed and hit me like warm summer winds.
Endalo Natta Nadi Endalo Kalu Mopoddhe Kandi PoyelaDon’t step out in the blazing midday sun, or your skin’ll get scorched.
Needalo Nannu Nee Needalo Dachukunnaaka Naaku BhayamelaWhy should I fear anything once you’ve hidden me in your shadow?
Arre Raathiri Ganthalu Katti Nalupantha DochesiI’ll blindfold the night, steal all its darkness,
Kaatukalu Diddhesthane Nee Kallaki HeyAnd use it to apply ‘kohl’, a traditional eyeliner, to your beautiful eyes.
Sooryudiki Musuge Vesi Duranga GiravatesiI’ll veil the sun and toss it far away,
Kalamantha Gadupukunta Nee Velugulo PadakesiTo spend all my time resting in the glow of your light.
Thanjavuru Bommalle Bhale MuddhoddhunnaveYou look as lovely as a ‘Thanjavur doll’, an exquisite masterpiece of art.
Manase Madathesi Mayajalam ChesaveYou’ve folded my heart and cast a magic spell over me.
Hey Attapooru Attaru Naapai ChallestunnaveYou’re sprinkling ‘Attapur perfume’, a traditional fragrance, all over me.
Vayase Virabusay Vadaagalai VacchesaveYour youth has bloomed and hit me like warm summer winds.
Tanjavuru Music Video
Ramajogayya Sastry’s Telugu lyrics translation for ‘Tanjavuru’ presents love as an overwhelming force that erases boundaries. The Legend album track frames devotion through cultural symbols like Thanjavur dolls and monsoon imagery.