Benki Song (From "Graamaayana") Lyrics

Benki Song Lyrics · Kapil Kapilan
Ninnane naanu benkiyallu thampu kandenu
Nannane naanu donkinallu andha kandenu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu benkiyallu thampu kandenu
Nannane naanu donkinallu andha kandenu (Oo)
Maavana magalu nanna mohisi bandhaga (Aa)
Maavana magalu nanna mohisi bandhaga (Aa)
Bevinallu sihiya kandenu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu kattalallu belaka kandenu (Oo)
Nannane naanu mattinallu sukhava kandenu (Oo)
Jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka… hey!
Jinki chakka, jinki chakka, jinki chakka… hey!
Jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka… hey!
Jinki chakka, jinki chakka, jinki chakka (Aa…)
Ooriva bisilella honge neralanthe (Ha ha…)
Thuliuva mullella hasiru hullanthe (Ha ha…)
Balliya moggugallella hoovaadinnakkanthe (Ae)
Hariyuva nadhineerella sihiyada jenanthe (Ae)
Kallu kooda metthagaythu
Aa… kalla kandu hakki kooda nachikondithu (Oo)
Betta dhanta aase bandithu
Aa… aaseyindha nanna meyye bharavayithu (Oo)
Oh nanna giliya… nee baralu saniha (Aa)
Chaliyu hogi bisilu erithu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu kattalallu belaka kandenu (Oo)
Nannane naanu mattinallu sukhava kandenu (Oo)
Instrumental Break
Kattalallu belaka kandenu (Oo)
Nannane naanu mattinallu sukhava kandenu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu benkiyallu thampu kandenu
Nannane naanu donkinallu andha kandenu (Oo)
Maavana magalu nanna mohisi bandhaga (Aa)
Atteya maganu nanna hattira bandhaga (Aa)
Muttinantha kanasa kandenu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu kattalallu belaka kandenu (Oo)
Nannane naanu mattinallu sukhava kandenu (Oo)
Ninnane naanu kattalallu belaka kandenu (Oo)
Nannane naanu mattinallu sukhava kandenu (Oo)
Jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka… hey!
Jinki chakka, jinki chakka, jinki chakka… hey!
Jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka, jhinku chakka… hey!
Jinki chakka, jinki chakka, jinki chakka…
Credits
| Song | Benki Song |
| Singer | Kapil Kapilan, Airaa Udupi |
| Writer | Chi Udayashankar |
| Composer | Poornachandra Tejaswi SV, Upendra Kumar |
| Cast | Vinay Rajkumar, Megha Shetty |
| Video Director | Devanur Chandru |
| Label | Lahari Music |
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About
This is a Kannada composition from the film Graamaayana that focuses on positive change in perception brought about by affection and emotional clarity. The song uses contrast–based imagery, such as coolness in fire and light in darkness, to show how outlook and understanding can shift. Set in a rural and cultural backdrop, it reflects everyday life where nature, family relationships, and surroundings appear gentler and more pleasant. Ordinary elements like sunlight, plants, water, and earth are described in softened, agreeable forms, highlighting contentment and balance. The repetitive rhythmic refrain adds a folk character and maintains an upbeat, communal mood. Overall, the song presents a calm, optimistic view of life where emotions create harmony between the self, relationships, and the natural environment.