Nuvu tadisina tholi varsham
Adhi velisina taruwatha
Aaginda aakasam
Nuvu tadisina tholi varsham
Adhi velisina taruwatha
Aaginda aakasam
Veliginchina tholi deepam
Adhi aarina taruwatha
Masakaindha ee lokam
Velugulo andham chudalanthe
Adhi tholodha malidha neekendhuke
Ee life ni aapalede aapalede ennadu
Tholi premem thopu kadhe thopu kade ammadu
Ee life ni aapalede aapalede ennadu
Mundhukaithe saagaledu daari bagunna
Venakati gnapakamtho nee pranamila
Kotha haayi panchaledhu vedukallo unna
Pongale paataleru nee gonthukalo
Ne lifenem apaledhe aapaledhe ennadu
Tholi premem thopu kadhe thopu kade ammadu
Ne lifenem apaledhe aapaledhe ennadu
Nerugane nedu naku preshna vesade
Gathamulu thavvukunte em labham ani
Repu vaipu chupu nerpi aasalandinchade
Naalonchi nannu malli bayataku thena
Ee life ni aapalede aapalede ennadu
The very first rain that drenched you.
After the rain had passed,
Did the sky stop existing?
The very first rain that drenched you.
After the rain had passed,
Did the sky stop existing?
The very first lamp that you have lit.
After its flame went out,
Did the whole world become dark?
All that matters is seeing the beauty the light reveals.
Why should it matter if it's the first time or another?
It has never had the power to stop your life.
First love isn't everything, my dear.
It has never had the power to stop your life.
You'll never move forward, no matter how clear the road ahead is.
If your heart keeps living in yesterday's memories,
It can never embrace the new joys waiting around you.
Let new songs overflow from your voice.
It has never had the power to stop your life.
First love isn't everything, my dear.
It has never had the power to stop your life.
Today, those words made me question myself.
"What do I really gain by holding on to the past?"
He showed me how to look toward tomorrow and gave me hope again.
I found myself again and brought myself back to life.
It has never had the power to stop your life.
About “Guruthunda”
Phrase and meaning of word
The phrase “Thopu Kadhe” is colloquial Telugu. It doesn’t literally mean “not the best.” In this context, the hero is reassuring the heroine that first love isn’t the ultimate thing in life and life doesn’t end because a first love fails. That’s why translating it as:
“First love isn’t everything, my dear.” captures the emotional nuance much more naturally than a literal translation like “First love isn’t the greatest.” It aligns with the song’s central message of healing, moving on, and embracing new beginnings.
Premise of the song
Guruthunda is a heartfelt song from the album Chennai Love Story, composed by Mani Sharma, written by Anantha Sriram, and sung beautifully by Haricharan and Shruthika Samudhrala. Rather than portraying the excitement of falling in love, the song explores the difficult process of healing after heartbreak. Through gentle metaphors and thoughtful lyrics, it reminds listeners that one painful chapter should never define the rest of their lives.
The song unfolds as a comforting conversation between two people. The hero encourages the heroine to let go of the memories that continue to hold her back after a failed first love. Instead of directly asking her to move on, he uses simple yet meaningful comparisons from everyday life. He asks whether the sky disappears after the first rain ends, or whether the world becomes dark forever after the first lamp goes out. These images carry a powerful message: just because one beautiful moment comes to an end doesn’t mean life itself stops.
One of the song’s most memorable ideas appears in the lines that explain how we seek the comfort of the rain and the beauty of the light without caring whether they are the first or the next. In the same way, love should not be measured by whether it is someone’s first relationship. What truly matters is the happiness and warmth it brings into one’s life.
The emotional turning point arrives in the final verse, where the perspective subtly shifts. The heroine begins reflecting on his words and questions herself instead. She realizes that holding onto the past serves no purpose and that looking toward tomorrow opens the door to new hope. By the end of the song, she rediscovers herself, making the repeated line, “First love isn’t everything, my dear,” feel less like advice and more like a truth she has finally accepted.
Musically, Mani Sharma complements these thoughtful lyrics with a soothing melody that allows the emotions to unfold naturally. Haricharan and Shruthika Samudhrala bring warmth and sincerity to every line, making the conversation between the two characters feel genuine and relatable. Together, the music, lyrics, and vocals create a song that is not only comforting but also quietly inspiring for anyone learning to leave the past behind and embrace a new beginning.
Find Guruthunda lyrics and English translation in the Translation tab above, and also read the lyrics and read the other two songs from the album.
1. Hoyila Hoyila
2. Jigithara
FAQs of “Guruthunda”
Guruthunda is a song from the album Chennai Love Story.
Guruthunda is composed by Mani Sharma, whose soothing melody beautifully complements the song’s emotional message of healing and hope.
Guruthunda is sung by Haricharan and Shruthika Samudhrala.
The lyrics of Guruthunda are written by Anantha Sriram, who uses thoughtful metaphors and simple language to convey the importance of letting go of the past and embracing new beginnings.
Guruthunda was officially released under the T-Series music label.
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