Title: Kurchi Madathapetti (à°•ుà°°్à°šీ మడతపెà°Ÿ్à°Ÿి)
Film: Guntur Kaaram (2024)
Singers: Sahithi Chaganti, Sri Krishna, Mahesh Babu (vocals)
Lyricist: Ramajogayya Sastry
Composer: Thaman S
Star Cast: Mahesh Babu, Sreeleela (music video)
Release Date: 30 December 2023
Key Theme: Playful rebellion, love, and cultural pride with viral meme references
Full Lyrics in Hindi (Transliteration)
Chorus:
आ कुरची नी मदथपेट्टी
मदथ पेट्टी, मा मा मदथ पेट्टी
मदथ पेट्टी, मा मा मदथ पेट्टी...
Verse 1:
राजमंद्री रागा मंजरी
मायम्म पेरु थलवनोल्लु लेरु मेस्टिरी
कलाकार्ला फैमिली मारी
नी गज्जा कदिते निद्रापोदु निंद रथिरी...
Verse 2:
धनिकेमो मारी धनिकेमो
धनिकेमो मेकलिस्थिवी
मारी नाकेमो सन्न बिय्यम नुकलिस्थिवी...
Full Lyrics (Continued):
(For brevity, here’s a snippet. Full transliteration available
Full Lyrics in English (Translation)
Chorus:
Ah, fold the chair!
Folding it, fo-fo-fo-folding it
Folding it, fo-fo-fo-folding it...
Verse 1:
In the charming town of Rajahmundry,
There’s no one who doesn’t know my mother’s fame.
Our family is filled with artists,
Your jingling anklets steal sleep from nights...
Verse 2:
To him, you gifted goats,
To me, you gave broken grains of rice.
The goats multiplied into herds,
My grains dissolved into crumbs...
Metaphorical Lines:
"Thupaki Pelchinave Thingari Chitti": "Bullets lodge into your curves" (symbolizing attraction)
"Magajaathinatta Madatha Petti": "Fold the chair like a magician" (referencing a viral Telugu meme)
Cultural & Thematic Insights
Rajahmundry Imagery: Celebrates the artistic heritage of Andhra Pradesh’s Rajahmundry, referencing local folklore like Gajja (anklets) and Swapna Sundari (dream-like beauty) 410.
Meme Influence: The phrase "Kurchi Madathapetti" (folding the chair) originates from a viral Telugu interview clip, symbolizing rebellion and humor
Lyrical Contrast: Juxtaposes rural metaphors (goats, rice) with modern beats, reflecting Telugu pop culture’s blend of tradition and trend
Commercial Success
YouTube Views: Over 530 million views for the official video
Global Reach: Featured in an NBA halftime show in the U.S.
Chart Performance: Topped Billboard India Songs for 38 weeks
Credits
Role | Name |
---|---|
Director | Trivikram Srinivas |
Choreographer | Sekhar |
Label | Aditya Music |
For the original Telugu lyrics or Hindi dubbed version, visit the official music channels