Hariharasudhan’s Yama Greatu from the album Kaala features Easwari Rao, Huma Qureshi and Rajinikanth. Lyricist Pranav Chaganty writes the verses. Composer Santhosh Narayanan brings aggressive beats.
Yama Greatu
Hariharasudhan • From “Kaala”
Kaala’s Yama Greatu Telugu Lyrics English Meaning
Hariharasudhan sings that black marks the working class and victory belongs to them. He tells that a single angry glare makes enemies scatter. He says the community stands united under Kaala’s rule.
Yama Greatu Yama GreatuSo incredibly great, so incredibly great,
Bhayamu Eragani Vanne TharaganiHe doesn’t know fear, his style never fades,
Entha Ediginaa OdhiginavaaduHowever much he rises, he always stays grounded.
Manamu Thalavagaa Manasu PilavagaaWhen we think of him, when our hearts call out,
Kalatha Theercha Itu Vachinaadu ChooduLook, he’s come here to settle our troubles.
Arey Nalupe Mana ShramajeevulaHey, black is the color of us, the working class,
Varnam Ika Gelupe Mana Karikaaludi SonthamAnd victory is the birthright of our Karikaalan.
Chekku Chediri Potharu Kannu Erra JesinaaJust one angry glare and his enemies will scatter,
Bokkaliragadaanni Pamputhadu EvvadochinaaNo matter who shows up, he’ll send them back with broken bones.
Be Careful Idheraa DharaviBe careful, this is Dharavi,
Eeda Vaada VaadaAnd in every street and alley here,
Kaala Peru MogaliKaala’s name is the one that rings out.
Hey HeyHey, hey.
Maarchu Nee DhaariYou better change your path,
Kaala Settu Oka SudigaaliMaster Kaala is a whirlwind.
Arey Kathalu PadakuHey, don’t try to pull anything,
Thirigi SoodakuDon’t look back,
Eppudu Thanaki Edhuru PadakuDon’t you ever cross his path.
ThiragabaditheBecause if he fights back,
BiddaKid,
Migalaadedi Neeku KadakuThere won’t be anything left of you in the end.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Cross Road T JunctionCrossroads, T-junctions,
60 Feetu 90 Feetu’60 Feet’, ’90 Feet’ roads,
Koliwada KumbharwadaKoliwada, Kumbharwada,
Ante Dhada DaadaaraaThey all tremble before the big boss.
Ikkadaanni Area LuAll of these areas,
Kaala Kanchu Kota RaaAre Kaala’s impenetrable fortress.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Yama GreatuImmensely great.
Mathaalanni OkkataiOurs is a place where all religions have become one,
Unna Chotu MaadhireThat’s the kind of place we have.
Sontha BandhuvulugaaLike our own family,
Unde Prema MaadhireThat’s the kind of love we have.
Ikapai Mana JendaFrom now on, our flag,
ReparepalaaduraaWill fly high and proud.
Vanakkam Namaskaram Salaam Alaikum‘Vanakkam, Namaskaram, Salaam Alaikum’,
Unity Lona Memu Evariki TheesipomuWhen it comes to unity, we’re second to none.
Slum Paina Nee Oohalanni MaarchukoYou should change all your assumptions about the ‘slum’,
Eedikochi Maa Lifestyle Ni ChoosukoCome here and see our lifestyle for yourself.
Gudisellona Kooda Garvam Ga GaduputhaamWe live with pride, even in a small hut,
Maariki Muriiki VaadallonaIn these streets, whether it’s rain or grime,
Aaduthu Paaduthu ThiruguthaamWe wander, playing and singing.
Thoduntaam Manchi Chedhu ChoosthaamWe stand by each other, through good times and bad.
Thedaa MaatalaadinavoBut if you dare to speak out of line,
Thodakalu TheesthaamWe’ll rip your legs right off.
Chethulu Kattuku NilabadeThe era of standing with our hands tied,
Kaalam Inkaa PoyindhiThat time is long gone.
Chaathi Choopi ThiragabadeTo puff out our chests and fight back,
Samayam Inkaa VachindhiThat time has now arrived.
Dharavi Maa Area GuruDharavi is our territory, boss.
Eeda Kaala Settu NeWho here can deny Master Kaala?
Kaadhanedhi EvaduWho would dare say no?
Eeda Kaala Settu NeWho here can deny Master Kaala?
Kaadhanedhi EvaduWho would dare say no?
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Ya Ha Romba KatharnakYeah, he’s extremely dangerous,
Maatha Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Isse Baanke Jab Tere IratheIf your intentions aren’t pure,
Na Ho Nek Maatha TekYou better bow your head.
Tyache Saang Maaji MaapuTell them their sense isn’t good,
Street Ulla SantoorWe’ll stop them right here,
Tethil Tula AappuIn the middle of the street.
Nagamantha Kalasi UntaamWe all live together as one,
Gathuku Roaddu Lo Nadachi VelthaamuWe walk down these rugged roads.
Shathruvaina CheradeesthaamWe even take in our enemies,
Theda Vasthe Vetu VesthaamBut if they cross a line, we’ll hunt them down.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Okkatai UndadameStaying united is what’s most important,
Eppatiki MukhyamanthaThat’s what matters forever.
Alaage UndadamuloneAnd in that unity,
Undhi BalamanthaLies all of our strength.
Vidadiyu Ledhu SahanamThere’s no splitting us, our patience is gone,
Mundhukosthe Inkaa SamaramIf you step up now, it’s war.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Yama GreatuImmensely great,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Kaala KaalaKaala, Kaala,
Mana Kaala SettuOur Master Kaala.
Kaala SettuMaster Kaala,
Kaala SettuMaster Kaala.
Yama Greatu Music Video
The Yama Greatu lyrics meaning describes the defiant pride of Dharavi. It mentions the anthem of unity and loyalty. It offers a glimpse of the community’s fierce identity.