Indravathi Chauhan stars in ‘Ulakadaye Palakadaye,’ a Telugu folk song that weaves a tale of unrequited love. Bhaskar Mangarai pens the lyrics, while Kumar Myric composes a melody that mirrors the longing in the story. The song follows a young woman’s frustration as she tries to catch the attention of the indifferent Lachcha Gummadi.
Released: February 28, 2026
Ulakadaye Palakadaye
Indravathi Chauhan
Lyricist
Bhaskar Mangarai
Composer
Kumar Myric
Ulakadaye Palakadaye Lyrics English Translation by Indravathi Chauhan
The poet mentions a heavy round stone in a nest to describe Lachcha Gummadi’s stubborn silence. Indravathi Chauhan’s performance highlights the ache of waiting, as she sings, ‘He won’t even make a sound or mutter a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.’ The repeated lines emphasize her growing desperation and the passing of time.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Kaanadaaye Soodadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t look or even glance at me, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Gootilo Gundraayi Teere O Lachcha GummadiHe sits there like a heavy round stone in a nest, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Kaanadaaye Soodadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t look or even glance at me, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Gootilo Gundraayi Teere O Lachcha GummadiHe sits there like a heavy round stone in a nest, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Andala Sinnadaanni Gintananna SoodadaayeI’m a beautiful young girl, yet he won’t look at me even a little,
Vayyari Vannedanni Taakananna TaakadaayeI’m full of charm and grace, but he won’t touch me at all.
Em Mandu Pettinaado Yenta Yenta TippukunnadeI wonder what magic spell he cast to make me wander after him,
Are Sannugoodaaye Gonusudaaye O Lachcha Gummadihe won’t even make a sound or mutter a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Kantiki Kunukannaa Raade O Lachcha GummadiAnd sleep just won’t come to my eyes, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Sannugoodaaye Gonusudaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even make a sound or mutter a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Kantiki Kunukannaa Raade O Lachcha GummadiAnd sleep just won’t come to my eyes, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Golamesinattu Pattileaguthunna Paruvaalanaina Soodaade GummadiEven with my youth blooming wildly, he won’t look at me, oh Gummadi.
Gaalisokinattu Veedi Mondipattu Gundlu Erra Chesi Birruguntaade GummadiLike he’s possessed, he holds onto his stubbornness with glaring red eyes, oh Gummadi.
Are Kalavaadaaye Pilavaadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t mingle or call out to me, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Edurupadite Beduru Soope O Lachcha GummadiIf we come face to face, he just gives me a startled look, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Kalavaadaaye Pilavaadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t mingle or call out to me, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Edurupadite Beduru Soope O Lachcha GummadiIf we come face to face, he just gives me a startled look, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Aadadaaye Paadadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t sing or dance along, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Tinnadetta Aragabatte O Lachcha GummadiI wonder how he even digests the food he eats, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Aadadaaye Paadadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t sing or dance along, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Tinnadetta Aragabatte O Lachcha GummadiI wonder how he even digests the food he eats, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Naa Kallanni Kaayagaase Pattumatti SoosudaayeMy eyes are straining as I wait for him to look my way,
Aadaalla Gumpu Antha Vaani Soottumuttudaayewhile a whole crowd of women surrounds him.
Rathamole Tiruguthunna Raayole KathaladaayeThough I circle around him like a chariot, he doesn’t move a muscle,
Vaadu Chettu Kaade Putta Kaade O Lachcha Gummadihe isn’t a tree or a lifeless mound, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Manishai Puttinaade O Lachcha GummadiHe was born as a human being, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Vaadu Chettu Kaade Putta Kaade O Lachcha GummadiHe isn’t a tree or a lifeless mound, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Manishai Puttinaade O Lachcha GummadiHe was born as a human being, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Emi Emi Emi Emi Emi Telvanattu Ippadaaye GuttuHe acts like he knows absolutely nothing, hiding his true feelings,
Varasaina Sarasamaadaade Gummadihe won’t even flirt or play along with his rightful match, oh Gummadi.
Teginchi Gallapattu Raayi Petti KottuEven if I bravely grab his collar or hit him with a stone,
Kopamaina Soopa Jaalaade Gummadihe doesn’t even have the heart to show his anger, oh Gummadi.
Poddunaaye Raatiraaye O Lachcha GummadiThe mornings pass into nights, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Rojulitta Gadichipaaye O Lachcha GummadiAnd the days just keep slipping away like this, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Poddunaaye Raatiraaye O Lachcha GummadiThe mornings pass into nights, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Rojulitta Gadichipaaye O Lachcha GummadiAnd the days just keep slipping away like this, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Muttadaaye Pattadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t touch me or hold me close, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Aashalemo Buttedaaaye O Lachcha GummadiYet the hopes inside me just keep growing, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Muttadaaye Pattadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t touch me or hold me close, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Aashalemo Buttedaaaye O Lachcha GummadiYet the hopes inside me just keep growing, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Maa Pakkuri Poragaade Menatta Koduku VeedeHe’s the boy from our neighboring village, my own aunt’s son,
Melaina Maayagaade Maa Menabaava Veedehe’s a master of illusions, my very own cousin.
Varasaina Vannegaade Manasendo TelvapayeHe’s a handsome man who’s rightfully mine, but he hides his heart,
Addadaaye Sikkadaaye Dorakadaaye O Lachcha Gummadihe won’t get in my way, get caught, or be found, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Anagabadite Joudapaaye O Lachcha GummadiIf I try to press him, he just slips away, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Sikkadaaye Dorakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t get caught or be found, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Anagabadite Joudapaaye O Lachcha GummadiIf I try to press him, he just slips away, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Ulakadaaye Palakadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe doesn’t respond or speak a word, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
Alagananna Alagadaaye O Lachcha GummadiHe won’t even show that he’s upset, oh Lachcha Gummadi.
The meaning of ‘Ulakadaye Palakadaye’ is the struggle of unreturned affection. The lyrics in Telugu focus on a young woman’s futile attempts to break through her beloved’s indifference.