Siddharth Mahadevan and Santhosh Narayanan deliver a high-energy command in “Ukku Naram” from the film Guru. The track, starring Venkatesh and Ritika Singh, acts as a direct challenge to complacency. Its percussive beat creates an urgent, motivational atmosphere for a boxer’s training.
Released: March 10, 2017
Ukku Naram
Santhosh Narayanan | Siddharth Mahadevan • From “Guru”
Lyricist
Ramajogayya Sastry
Composer
Santhosh Narayanan
Guru’s Ukku Naram Lyrics Translation
Ramajogayya Sastry’s lyrics ask the listener to recognize a power they did not know they had. Sastry asserts that a fight without pain will not result in greatness. He frames this inner strength as a hidden army ready for a command to march forward.
Neekemi ThakkuvaWhat are you lacking?
Ninne Nuv GurtinchavaDon’t you recognize yourself?
Neelonu Undi ChooduLook, it’s right inside of you,
Ukku Narama nerve of steel.
Nuvvento ChupinchavaWhy don’t you show them who you are?
Ninne Nuv GelipinchavaWhy don’t you make yourself win?
Neeke Theliyani Neelo SatthaA power you don’t even know you have inside,
Ukku Narama nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Amma NannaYour mother and father,
Puduthune Pettaru Perugave you a name the moment you were born.
Andarlaaga NeekotiJust like everyone else, you have one.
Rungullona VeligelaSo it can shine brightly.
Aa Peru NeduToday, that name,
Saadhinchali Edotimust achieve something.
Gamyam Leni GaalalleLike a wind without a destination,
Thirigavante Em Laabhamwhat’s the use in wandering?
Kalalaku Oopiri PoyaliYour nerve of steel,
Nee Ukku Narammust breathe life into your dreams.
Swagathamanntu PilichindiThe battlefield is calling out a welcome,
Naludikkullo Maidanamfrom all four directions.
Jenda EgareyyaliYou must raise your flag,
Neelo Ukku Naramthe nerve of steel within you.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Neelo Daagunna SainyamIt’s the hidden army within you.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ninne Nadipinchu DhairyamIt’s the courage that leads you forward.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Neelo Daagunna SainyamIt’s the hidden army within you.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Neelo BalamDon’t let your strength,
Inthenani Geethallona Odagakube confined by lines that say ‘this is all’.
Inkemundo ChoodamaneDon’t abandon the thoughts,
Aalochanalani Vadalakuthat wonder what more you can become.
Noppi Leni PoratamA fight without pain,
Ye Goppa Ivvadhulewill never grant you greatness.
Nippula Nadakalu ThappavuleYou can’t avoid walking through fire.
Gamyam Chere DaarulloOn the path to your goal,
Gaayalanni Maamulewounds are just a normal part of it.
Prathi Aata PoratamantuTreat every game like a battle,
Pattu Biginchuand tighten your resolve.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Neelo Daagunna SainyamIt’s the hidden army within you.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ninne Nadipinchu DhairyamIt’s the courage that leads you forward.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Neelo Daagunna SainyamIt’s the hidden army within you.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Inthe Chalu Ane Nee PrayanamA journey that says, “this is enough,”
Kore Gamyanni Saadhinchadewill never reach the destination it desires.
Inka Inka Ane Nee PrayatnamBut the effort that always says, “more, more,”
Yenaadu Thalonchandewill never bow its head.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
Ukku NaramA nerve of steel.
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The core message is that relentless effort defines a champion’s journey. This “Ukku Naram” lyrics translation shows that victory requires treating every game like a battle. An unwavering will to continue is the true “nerve of steel.”
