Kobali Lyrics English Translation – Ranabaali | V.M. Mahalingam

Rege Urumu Dharuvu Ninnu Muttagaa
When thunder roars and drums thunder as they strike you,

Ashtadhikkule Pikkatillava
Won’t all eight directions tremble?

Joge Reyyilona Pagala Segalilaa
Like the scorching heat of midday in a smouldering night,

Pogulutundagaa Pagalu Puttadaa
as the flames spread, won’t a new dawn break?

Mooge Saavunaina Sampadaaniki
Even if you must conquer a silent death,

Sattuviyyara Kaalakaaludaa
unleash all your strength, O Lord of Death!

Penneralle Teru Urakalettagaa
As the Penneru River surges forward like a chariot,

Sindu Tokkamaa Bhadramalladaa
won’t you crush this flood, O fearless warrior?

Saami Nee Varam Kaadaa Aayudham
Isn’t your weapon a divine blessing?

Lokam Kannusedara
Leaving the world dazzled and speechless.

Poturaaju Pooninatla Pothugadda Aadadaa
Won’t the battlefield shake as if Pothuraju himself has arrived?

Ae Needalo Daaginadevvadu
Who is hiding in the shadows?

Pattara Pagavaanni
Seize the enemy and show no mercy.

Kaaruseekati Nee Katthira
Your sword tears through the pitch-black darkness.

Kutthuke Thegipadni
Let the head be severed from the neck.

Mruthyuve Oopiri Posina
One into whom death itself has breathed life,

Veerudav Ranabaali
you are a warrior, a sacrifice upon the battlefield.

Netturu Pongithe Mrogadha
When blood boils, shouldn’t the war drums thunder?

Gundesadi Ranabheri
Every heartbeat becomes a battle cry.

Hey Domma Guddi Bobbarincharaa
Hey, you rowdy warriors, raise your voices and roar!

Dundageendlu Andharu
You unruly and ruthless warriors, all of you!

Paararaa Kosse Kanti Soopu Saalura
Charge ahead! Your piercing gaze alone is enough.

Adaru Putti Nuluvunaa Kaalaraa
Strike fear into their hearts and crush them to the roots.

Bebbuli Saataraa Gattigaa Maaru Mrogettuga
Roar like a ferocious tiger until your voice echoes everywhere.

Merameerodda Ni Kayyame Koratha
Don’t cross your limits; let your battles speak for themselves.

Netthure Katthi Pattanga Thappadhinkobali
Once blood has taken up the sword, another sacrifice is inevitable.

Meesam Dhuvvara Rosham Ruvvara
Twirl your moustache and unleash your fury!

Avura Entha Karuvu
Oh, what a terrible hunger and thirst for vengeance!

Rakkasaina Kaludhuvvi
Even demons tremble.

Pasthapatti Kassada
Will he be left writhing in regret?

Ee Jwalagaa Mande Velmiki
Like a blazing flame burning fiercely,

Rudrude Raa Saakshi
Lord Rudra himself stands witness!

Pourusham Kaayadaa Nelani
Won’t this valour protect the land?

Paaname Chellinchi
Paying the price with one’s own life,

Mruthyuve Oopri Posina
one into whom death itself has breathed life,

Veerudav Ranabaali
You are a warrior, a sacrifice upon the battlefield.

Netturu Pongithe Mrogadha
When blood boils, shouldn’t the war drums thunder?

Gundesadi Ranabheri
Every heartbeat becomes a battle cry.