Kongari Krishna – Tella Cheera Tella Raika Lyrics In English (Translation)

Tella Cheera Tella Raika Telagunna Pillo
A girl in a white saree and blouse looks very beautiful.

Yaadike Podhaavu Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike Podhaavu
Where are you heading? Your husband is coming home; where are you heading?

Eadikanna Nenu Podhaa Neekela Porodo
I’m not going anywhere, so why are you worried, boy?

Eminolla Puladanda Edhukapoyevuro Eminolla Puladanda
Why are you taking a jasmine garland, why this one?

Chinna Chinna Chetlaalla Cheekatla Kaado
I’m walking toward the small trees in the darkness.

Yaadike Podhaavu Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike Podhaavu
Where are you heading? Your husband is coming home; where are you heading?

Boribondari Gaadi Aafeesu Kaado
I’m heading to the Bori Bunder office.

Dubai Lo Nee Potu Dulipi Dimpenuro Dubai Lo Nee Potu
When your husband comes back from Dubai, he’ll put you back in your place.

Arre Tella Cheera Tella Raika Telagunna Pillo
You look very fair in your white saree and blouse.

Yaadike Podhaavu Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike Podhaavu
Where are you going? Your husband is on his way home.

Sreerama Chindhalla Seeteelu Gottanga
As they whistle during the Chindu folk performance,

Yaadike O Pilla Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike O Pilla
Where are you off to, girl? Your husband is returning home.

Seeteelu Gottanaku Baavalunnaruro
My brother‑in‑law is whistling nearby.

Sreerama Chindhalla Seeteelendhiro Sreerama Chindhalla
Why do they whistle during the Chindu folk performance?

Arre Mukkuku Mukkera Mudduga Petti
You’re wearing a gorgeous nose ring.

Yaadike O Kanne Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike O Kanne
Where are you heading, beautiful girl? Your husband is coming home—where are you going?

Ayyayyo Muddu Muddulana Mukkera Choosi
Wow, looking at your lovely nose ring.

Maatalu Galapaaniki Manasetla Vacche Maatalu Galapaa
How did you find the courage to start a conversation? How did you manage it?

Pillaa Nalgonda Nenu Poyi Nakilasu Techunde
Girl, I traveled to Nalgonda and got a necklace for you.

Yaadike Podhaavu Nenoccheyaallo Yaadike Podhaavu
I’ve just arrived—where are you heading? Where are you heading?

Abbabbaa Nakilasu Needanda Naakoddu Poro
Honestly, I don’t want your necklace; I don’t need your help, just leave.

Nallapoosala Danda Edhukapoyevuro Nallapoosala Danda
Why are you taking that black-beaded necklace? Why that one?

Arre Chinna Chinna Kaallalla Sirigajjalesi
You’ve put tiny anklets on your slender feet.

Yaadike O Pilla Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike Podhaavu
Where are you off to, girl? Your husband is returning home—where are you heading?

Ayyayyo Gajjela Sappuduku Entaraagayyo
Goodness, why did you pause upon hearing my anklet jingles?

Naa Baava Naakittla Pampinaadayyo Naa Baava Naakittla
My brother-in-law gave them to me just like that, indeed he did.

Arre Tella Cheera Tella Raika Telagunna Pillo
A girl in a white sari and blouse, you appear very beautiful.

Yaadike Podhaavu Mogadocchedhallo Yaadike Podhaavu
Where are you heading? Your husband is on his way back; where are you heading?

Pillaa Erracheera Erraraika Maradalu Pillo
Sister-in-law, you’re dressed in a red sari and red top,

Yaadike Podhaavu Nenocchetallo Yaadike Podhaavu
I’ve just arrived—where are you off to? Where are you off to?

Abbabbaa Erracheera Erraraika Endalla Merise
Wow, the red saree and blouse sparkle in the sun.

O Pilla Nee Kandlu Sekgunna Merise O Pilla Nee Kandlu
Hey girl, your eyes glow like hot coals, truly they shine.

Ahaa Atla Atla Poyeti Andaala Pillo
Ah, you’re a lovely girl strolling away like that.

Nenevare O Pilla Neeku Telusunaane Nenevare O Pilla
Girl, do you know who I am? Aren’t you aware of who I am?

Ayyo Ayyo Maaruveshamlunna Maayaala Manishi
Wow, you’re a mysterious person hidden in disguise.

Penimeeti Nuvvani Naaku Telusunayyo Naa Penimeeti Nuvvani
I realize you’re my husband, indeed I know you’re my husband.