Chilaka

Anurag Kulkarni

Chilaka Lyrics and English Translation – Thella Kagitham

Album	Thella Kagitham
Lyricist	Purna Chary
Music	Vijay bulganin
Singer(s)	Anurag Kulkarni
Label	Saregama

Sing the Song Along

Translation

Telugu

English

Chilaka Lyrics and English Translation

Kothaga Kothaga Unnade Endhuko
Why does everything feel so new all of a sudden?

Rekkale Vacheneevela
It feels as though I’ve grown wings.

Yedhalo Ee Parugento
Why is my heart racing like this?

Naalo Ee Godavento
Why is there such a commotion within me?

Emo Em Jarigindo
I don’t know what’s happening to me.

Kannule Neruga Ninnila Chudaga
The moment my eyes met yours,

Navvule Pusayemo
they might bloomed into smiles.

Aduge Thadabadenento
Why do my steps suddenly falter?

Kalam Aagadamento
Why does time seem to stand still?

Aina Bagundhento
Yet somehow, it feels wonderful.

Rendu Jadalesi Seethakoka
Like a butterfly with two braided wings,

Munde Nadichelithe
when she walks ahead of me,

Paadam Kadiley Thana Venuke
my feet naturally follow behind her.

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Thellarindo Ledho, Kodatha Gunde Bellu
I don’t even know if it’s dawn, but my heart keeps ringing like a bell.

Chadive Paataallonu, Vethikane Thana Peru
Even in the lessons I read, I find myself searching for her name.

Kallamundunnavo, Naalo Maayam Nenu
When you’re right in front of me, I completely lose myself.

Vellipothunnavo, Eduruga Vasthuntanu
Even if you walk away, I’ll keep finding my way back to you.

Na Chuttu Unnattuntu, Naa Manase Antha Vintu
It feels as though you’re always around me, listening to every beat of my heart.

Em Teliyani Thikamakalone Taanu
I’m lost in a confusion I can’t even explain.

Malli Thirigosthu Udayam
Then morning arrives once again,

Aa Muvvalu Chese Shabdham
and the jingling sound of her anklets…

Nanne Pilichayani Ardam Kaaga
…makes me feel as though she’s calling me.

Taane Itu Vaale Chandamama
It’s as if the moon itself has come closer to me.

Neela Pusayemo Andangunna Poolantha
As though all the beautiful flowers have bloomed in your colour.

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Kothaga Kothaga Unnade Endhuko
Why does everything feel so new all of a sudden?

Rekkale Vacheneevela
It feels as though I’ve grown wings.

Yedhalo Ee Parugento
Why is my heart racing like this?

Naalo Ee Godavento
Why is there such a commotion within me?

Emo Em Jarigindo
I don’t know what’s happening to me.

Kannule Neruga Ninnila Chudaga
The moment my eyes met yours,

Navvule Pusayemo
they bloomed into smiles.

Aduge Thadabadenento
Why do my steps suddenly falter?

Kalam Aagadamento
Why does time seem to stand still?

Aina Bagundhento
Yet somehow, it feels wonderful.

Rendu Jadalesi Seethakoka
Like a butterfly with two braided wings,

Munde Nadichelithe
when she walks ahead of me,

Paadam Kadiley Thana Venuke
my feet naturally follow behind her.

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Chilaka Itu Vaalava
O parrot, did you come and perch here?

Chigurinche Kommallo
upon these freshly blossoming branches.

Chinuka Nuv Raalava
O raindrop, did you fall here

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo
into this lonely heart of mine?

Chilakaaa Aaa…
O little parrot…

Chinukaaa Aaa…
O gentle raindrop…

Chilaka Telugu Lyrics

కొత్తగా కొత్తగా ఉన్నదే ఎందుకో

రెక్కలే వచ్చేనీ వేళా

కొత్తగా కొత్తగా ఉన్నదే ఎందుకో

రెక్కలే వచ్చేనీ వేళా

యెదలో ఈ పరుగేంటో

నాలో ఈ గొడవేంటో

ఏమో ఏం జరిగిందో

కన్నులే నేరుగా నిన్నిలా చూడగా

నవ్వులే పూసాయేమో

అడుగే తడబడేనేంటో

కాలం ఆగడం ఏంటో

అయినా బాగుందేంటో

రెండు జడలేసి సీతాకోకా

ముందే నడిచెలితే

పాదం కదిలే తన వెనుకే

చిలకా ఇటు వాలవా

చిగురించే కొమ్మల్లో

చునికా నువు రాలవా

ఎవరు లేని హృదయం లో

తెల్లారిన్దో లేదో, కొడతా గుండె బెల్లు

చదువే పాఠాల్లోనూ, వెతికానే తన పేరు

కళ్ళా ముందున్నావో, నాలో మాయం నేను

వెళ్లిపోతున్నావో, ఎదురుగా వస్తుంటాను

నా చుట్టూ ఉన్నట్టుంటు, నా మనసే అంతా వింటూ

ఏం తెలియని తికమలోనే తాను

మళ్ళీ తిరిగొస్తూ ఉదయం

ఆ మువ్వల చేసే శబ్ధం

నన్నే పిలిచాయని అర్ధం కాగా

తానే ఇటు వాలే చందమామ

నీలా పూసాయేమో అందంగున్న పూలంతా

చిలకా ఇటు వాలవా

చిగురించే కొమ్మల్లో

చునికా నువు రాలవా

ఎవరు లేని హృదయం లో

కొత్తగా కొత్తగా ఉన్నదే ఎందుకో

రెక్కలే వచ్చేనీ వేళా

యెదలో ఈ పరుగేంటో

నాలో ఈ గొడవేంటో

ఏమో ఏం జరిగిందో

కన్నులే నేరుగా నిన్నిలా చూడగా

నవ్వులే పూసాయేమో

అడుగే తడబడేనేంటో

కాలం ఆగడం ఏంటో

అయినా బాగుందేంటో

రెండు జడలేసి సీతాకోకా

ముందే నడిచెలితే

పాదం కదిలే తన వెనుకే

చిలకా ఇటు వాలవా

చిగురించే కొమ్మల్లో

చునికా నువు రాలవా

ఎవరు లేని హృదయం లో

చిలకా ఆ…

చినుకా ఆ…

Chilaka English Lyrics

Kothaga Kothaga Unnade Endhuko

Rekkale Vacheneevela

Kothaga Kothaga Unnade Endhuko

Rekkale Vacheneevela

Yedhalo Ee Parugento

Naalo Ee Godavento

Emo Em Jarigindo

Kannule Neruga Ninnila Chudaga

Navvule Pusayemo

Aduge Thadabadenento

Kalam Aagadamento

Aina Bagundhento

Rendu Jadalesi Seethakoka

Munde Nadichelithe

Paadam Kadiley Thana Venuke

Chilaka Itu Vaalava

Chigurinche Kommallo

Chinuka Nuv Raalava

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo

Thellarindo Ledho, Kodatha Gunde Bellu

Chadive Paataallonu, Vethikane Thana Peru

Kallamundunnavo, Naalo Maayam Nenu

Vellipothunnavo, Eduruga Vasthuntanu

Na Chuttu Unnattuntu, Naa Manase Antha Vintu

Em Teliyani Thikamakalone Taanu

Malli Thirigosthu Udayam

Aa Muvvalu Chese Shabdham

Nanne Pilichayani Ardam Kaaga

Taane Itu Vaale Chandamama

Neela Pusayemo Andangunna Poolantha

Chilaka Itu Vaalava

Chigurinche Kommallo

Chinuka Nuv Raalava

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo

Kothaga Kothaga Unnade Endhuko

Rekkale Vacheneevela

Yedhalo Ee Parugento

Naalo Ee Godavento

Emo Em Jarigindo

Kannule Neruga Ninnila Chudaga

Navvule Pusayemo

Aduge Thadabadenento

Kalam Aagadamento

Aina Bagundhento

Rendu Jadalesi Seethakoka

Munde Nadichelithe

Paadam Kadiley Thana Venuke

Chilaka Itu Vaalava

Chigurinche Kommallo

Chinuka Nuv Raalava

Evaru Leni Hrudayam Lo

Chilakaaa Aaa…

Chinukaaa Aaa…

Chilaka Song Meaning

“Kothaga Kothaga” is a refreshing teenage romantic melody from the movie Thella Kagitham, featuring Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra in the lead roles. Composed by Vijay Bulganin who composed other song like Niluvanivvade, written by Purna Chary, and beautifully sung by Anurag Kulkarni, the song captures the excitement and innocence of falling in love for the very first time. Unlike many modern love songs that rely on dramatic expressions, this one embraces simplicity and lets everyday emotions speak for themselves.

The song revolves around a young boy who slowly begins to realise that something inside him has changed. He cannot quite explain why everything suddenly feels different, but every little moment reminds him of the girl he loves. The opening lines describe this perfectly. He feels as though he has grown wings and wonders why the world appears completely new. Rather than presenting love as a grand event, the lyrics portray it as a quiet transformation that changes the way a person sees ordinary life.

One of the strongest aspects of Purna Chary’s writing is the way he uses nature to mirror emotions. The heroine is compared to a butterfly through the image of her two braids, making her graceful walk impossible for the hero to ignore. Elsewhere, she becomes a parrot that has perched on a blossoming branch and a raindrop that has fallen into a heart where no one had ever existed before. These aren’t just decorative metaphors—they represent how she has brought life, colour, and freshness into his world. The hero no longer sees himself as someone walking through life alone because her presence has quietly filled an empty space within him.

The lyrics also beautifully capture the awkwardness that often comes with first love. His steps begin to stumble, time seems to stand still, and even reading a book becomes impossible without searching for her name between the lines. One particularly relatable moment is when he says that if she stands before his eyes, he completely loses himself. It is a simple thought, but one that perfectly reflects the emotional confusion and excitement that many experience during their teenage years.

Another charming detail is how the song builds romance through ordinary sounds instead of dramatic conversations. The hero imagines the jingling of the heroine’s anklets calling out to him every morning, while her smile alone is enough to brighten his entire day. These small observations make the relationship feel genuine and believable, allowing listeners to connect with the emotions without needing elaborate storytelling.

Musically, Vijay Bulganin creates a melody that complements the youthful theme of the song. The arrangement remains soft and pleasant throughout, allowing Anurag Kulkarni’s expressive vocals to carry the emotion naturally. Instead of overpowering the lyrics, the music gently supports them, giving every line enough space to resonate. The result is a song that feels comforting and easy to revisit.

Visually, the chemistry between Harsh Roshan and Nakshatra adds another layer to the experience. Set against youthful surroundings, the song captures the carefree energy of adolescence without trying too hard to appear modern or flashy. For Harsh Roshan, who has already impressed audiences with performances in films like Court and Band Malam, this song presents a softer and more romantic side, while Nakshatra complements the mood with a natural screen presence.

Overall, “Kothaga Kothaga” is a gentle celebration of first love. It reminds us that love often begins not with dramatic confessions but with small changes—smiling without a reason, searching for someone’s name everywhere, losing yourself in their presence, and finding joy in the simplest moments. Through its heartfelt lyrics, soothing melody, and youthful charm, the song beautifully captures the innocence of discovering love for the very first time.