Kannada Songs with English Lyrics

Movie: Naagarahaavu  Director: Puttanna Kanagal Lead: Vishnuvardhan, Aarathi, K S Ashwath Music: Vijaya Bhaskar Lyrics: Chi. Udayashankar Singer: P.B. Srinivas Chorus: Kannada Naadina Veera Ramaniya  An astonishing land in Karnataka Gandu Bhoomiya Veera Naariya A daring woman from that land of knights Chariteya Naanu Haaduve 2x I will tell you that history Verse 1: Chitradurgadaa Kallina Kote, Sidiligu Bechada Ukkina Kote 2x A fort in Chitradurga, which was not even afraid of thunderbolts Madisida Kariya Madavadagisida, Madakarinaayakar Aalidakote It was ruled by Madakari Nayak, who tamed the wild elephant Punya Bhoomiyu Eenaadu Siddharu Harisida Sirinaadu It is a holy land and a rich land blessed by saints (chorus) Verse 2 Veera Madakari Aalutaliralu When the gallant Madakari was ruling Haidaraaliyu Yuddake Baralu When Hyder Ali came for war Kote Janagala Rakshisutiralu People were always saved by the fort Satata Daaliyu ...

Movie: Upasane (1974) Director: Puttanna Kanagal Lead: Aarathi, Leelavathi, K.S Ashwath Music: Vijaya Bhaskar Lyrics: R. N. Jayagopal Singer: B. K. Sumithra Chorus sampige marada hasirele naduve kogile hadittu 2x A Koyal bird was singing behind the green leaves of a Champak tree chikkavva.. chikkavva... ennuta tannaya geleyara karedittu It was calling its friends very happily ada keli naa mai marete, swaravondu aagale kalite Upon hearing that I lost myself, and learnt a new tone haadide ee kavite, naa haadide ee kavite Then I sang this song Verse 1 doorada gudiyali poojeya velege ghanteyu molagittu 2x The bells of the far ahead temple was ringing at the time of pooja (worship of the gods) tann dann... tann dann.. ennuta sevege ellara karedittu It was calling everyone for the ceremony ada keli naa mai marete, swaravondu aagale kalite Upon hearing that I lost myself, and learnt a new tone haadide ee kavite, naa haadide ee ...

Film: Kasturi Nivasa (1971) Director: Dorai-Bhagavan Lead: Rajkumar, K. S. Ashwath, Jayanthi, Aarathi Music: G. K. Venkatesh Lyrics: R. N. Jayagopal Singer: P. Susheela, P. B. Sreenivas Chorus: nee bandu nintaga nintu nee nakkaga When you came and stood, when you stood and smiled nakku ne seledaga sote naanaaga when you smiled and lured me, I lost myself nee bandu nintaga nintu nee nakkaga When you came and stood, when you stood and smiled nakku ne seledaga sote naanaaga when you smiled and lured me, I lost myself Verse 1: vasanti nalidaaga when the spring is swaying vasanti nalidaaga hasiruttu naguvaga when the spring is swaying, wearing greenery and a smile vanadevi adimele adi ittu baruvaaga when the queen of forest is approaching  mugilondu karedaaga navilondu meredaga when the sky is calling, peacock is celebrating odalalli hosadondu navajeeva bandaaga when a new life is blooming kai kai sokaaga manaveradu ...

Film: Kasturi Nivasa (1971) Director:  Dorai-Bhagavan Lead: Raj Kumar, Jayanthi,Aarathi Music: G K Venkatesh Lyrics: Chi Udayashankar Singer: P B Sreenivas Chorus Adisi nodu beelisi nodu uruli hogadu Play with it or knock it, it (the Puppet) will not fall Yene barali yaarigu sothu thaleya baagadu Whatever comes it doesn’t fail and doesn't bow its head in to anyone Yendigu naanu heege iruve endhu naguvudu It says with smile that it lives like this forever Heege naguthaliruvudu And it smiles always Verse 1 Gudisale aagali aramaneyaagali aata nilladu Be it a hut or a palace, it doesn’t stop playing Hiriyare irali kiriyare barali bhedha thoradu Let it be elders or younger ones, it doesn’t differentiate between them Kashtavo sukhavo alukadhe aadi thuguthiruvudu Be it hurdle or happiness, it rocks happily without any fear Thuguthiruvudu It rocks happily Adisi nodu beelisi nodu uruli hogadu Verse 2 Maiyane hindi...

Film: Premada Kanike (1976) Director: V. Somashekhar Lead:  Rajkumar,  Aarathi,  Jayamala Music: Upendra Kumar Lyrics: Chi. Udaya Shankar Singer: Rajkumar Chorus: Baanigondu Elle Ellide Where is the limit to the sky?  Ninnaasegelli Kone Ide Where is the end to your desire? Eke Kanasu Kaanuve Why are you dreaming? Nidhanisu Nidhanisu... Slow down... slow down.. 2x Verse 1: Aase Emba Bisulu Kudure Eke Eruve Why are you riding on a stallion of desire?  Maralugaadinalli Summaneke Aleyuve Why are you wandering on a desert with no purpose? Avana Niyama Meeri Illi Enu Saagadu Nothing can be done breaking His rules Naavu Nenesidanthe Baalalenu Nadeyadu Nothing will turn out in life as our expectations Vishaadavaagali Vinodavaagali Be it misery, be it delight Adene Aagali Avane Kaarana Whatever happens, He is the reason. (Chorus) Verse 2: Huttu Saavu Baalinalli Eradu Konegalu Birth and death are two ends of life. ...