Sengamma Angamma JIl JIl
From Aaravalli · 1957
- Lyricist
- Villiputhan
- Singers
- Seerkazhi Govindarajan, T. V. Rathinam
- Music director
- G. Ramanathan
- Details
- Aaravalli1957
Lyrics & meaning
| ♫ Tanglish lyrics | ↻ English translation |
|---|---|
| Female | |
| Sengammaa angammaa jil jil mangammaa | Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Idhu sengammaa idhu angammaa | This is Sengamma, this is Angamma! |
| Idhu jil jil mangammaa | This is cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Idhaiyum athaiyum paaththu paaththu | Looking at this and looking at that, |
| Ilikkaathae summaa | Don't grin unnecessarily! |
| Idhaiyum athaiyum paaththu paaththu | Looking at this and looking at that, |
| Ilikkaathae summaa | Don't grin unnecessarily! |
| Female | |
| Sengammaa angammaa jil jil mangammaa | Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Male | |
| Sarthaammaa sarthaammaa sarthammaa…. | Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma... |
| Female | |
| Pazhaththai kanda vowvvaa polae | Like a bat that spotted a fruit, |
| Parakkaathae en rasaa | Don't flutter around, my king! |
| Pazhaththai kanda vowvvaa polae | Like a bat that spotted a fruit, |
| Parakkaathae en rasaa | Don't flutter around, my king! |
| Female | |
| Panthayaminnaa pazhaiyathuyinnu | Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly, |
| Ennividaathae lesaa | Thinking it is just an old matter. |
| Panthayaminnaa pazhaiyathuyinnu | Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly, |
| Ennividaathae lesaa | Thinking it is just an old matter. |
| Female | |
| Idhulae siranthava yaaru edhanaal osanthava kooru | Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior! |
| Idhulae siranthava yaaru edhanaal osanthava kooru | Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior! |
| Rendula onnu therinjaayingae | Once one of the two options is known right here, |
| Rendula onnu therinjaayingae | Once one of the two options is known right here, |
| Theerum thagaraaru idhu sengammaa | The dispute will come to an end; this is Sengamma! |
| Male :Ada sarthammaa | Male: Oh, okay ma! |
| Female :Idhu angammaa | Female: This is Angamma! |
| Male :Ada sarthammaa | Male: Oh, okay ma! |
| Female :Idhu jil jil mangammaa | Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Male :Ada sarthammaa | Male: Oh, okay ma! |
| Female :Idhu sengammaa angammaa | Female: This is Sengamma and Angamma! |
| Female | |
| Sootcham purinju sonnaa kazhuththai | If you understand the secret nuance and tell me, |
| Neettuven munnaalae | I will extend my neck in submission upfront! |
| Sootcham purinju sonnaa kazhuththai | If you understand the secret nuance and tell me, |
| Neettuven munnaalae | I will extend my neck in submission upfront! |
| Female | |
| Sorkkam ulagil irukkuthu | Heaven exists right here in this world, |
| Adhai naan kaattuven pinnaale | And I will show it to you afterwards! |
| Sorkkam ulagil irukkuthu | Heaven exists right here in this world, |
| Adhai naan kaattuven pinnaale | And I will show it to you afterwards! |
| Female | |
| Adhirshtam unakku irukkaa | Is good fortune on your side, |
| Avarukkuththaan adhu irukkaa | Or is it on his side? |
| Adhirshtam unakku irukkaa | Is good fortune on your side, |
| Avarukkuththaan adhu irukkaa | Or is it on his side? |
| Female | |
| Aaraainji oru mudivu pannaamae | Without investigating and coming to a clear decision, |
| Aadaathae en kirukkaa | Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow! |
| Aaraainji oru mudivu pannaamae | Without investigating and coming to a clear decision, |
| Aadaathae en kirukkaa… | Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow... |
| Male | |
| Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa | Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma! |
| Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa | Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma! |
| Female | |
| Idhu sengammaa | This is Sengamma! |
| Male :Ada sarthaammaa | Male: Oh, okay ma! |
| Female :Idhu angammaa | Female: This is Angamma! |
| Male :Ada sarthaammaa | Male: Oh, okay ma! |
| Female :Idhu jiljil mangammaa | Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Female | |
| Idhu sengammaa…idhu angammaaa | This is Sengamma... this is Angamma... |
| Idhu jil jil mangammaa | This is cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Idhaiyum adhaiyum paaththu paththu | Looking at this and looking at that, |
| Ilikkaathae chummaa | Don't grin unnecessarily! |
| Idhaiyum adhaiyum paaththu paththu | Looking at this and looking at that, |
| Ilikkaathae chummaa | Don't grin unnecessarily! |
| Female | |
| Idhu sengammaa idhu angammaa | This is Sengamma, this is Angamma, |
| Idhu jiljil mangammaa | This is cool and charming Mangamma! |
| Male | |
| Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa… | Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma... |
செங்கம்மா அங்கம்மா ஜில்ஜில் மங்கம்மா
இது செங்கம்மா இது அங்கம்மா
இது ஜில் ஜில் மங்கம்மா
இதையும் அதையும் பாத்துப் பாத்து
இளிக்காதே சும்மா......
இதையும் அதையும் பாத்துப் பாத்து
இளிக்காதே சும்மா......
Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma!
This is Sengamma, this is Angamma!
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Looking at this and looking at that,
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Looking at this and looking at that,
Don't grin unnecessarily!
செங்கம்மா அங்கம்மா ஜில்ஜில் மங்கம்மா
Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma!
சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா....
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma...
பழத்தைக் கண்ட வௌவா போலே
பறக்காதே என் ராசா
பழத்தைக் கண்ட வௌவா போலே
பறக்காதே என் ராசா
Like a bat that spotted a fruit,
Don't flutter around, my king!
Like a bat that spotted a fruit,
Don't flutter around, my king!
பந்தயமின்னா பழையதுயின்னு
எண்ணிவிடாதே லேசா
பந்தயமின்னா பழையதுயின்னு
எண்ணிவிடாதே லேசா
Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly,
Thinking it is just an old matter.
Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly,
Thinking it is just an old matter.
இதுலே சிறந்தவ யாரு எதனால் ஒசந்தவ கூறு
இதுலே சிறந்தவ யாரு எதனால் ஒசந்தவ கூறு
ரெண்டுல ஒண்ணு தெரிஞ்சாயிங்கே
ரெண்டுல ஒண்ணு தெரிஞ்சாயிங்கே
தீரும் தகராறு இது செங்கம்மா.....
அட சர்தாம்மா
இது அங்கம்மா
அட சர்தாம்மா
இது ஜில்ஜில் மங்கம்மா
அட சர்தாம்மா.....
இது செங்கம்மா...அங்கம்மா
Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior!
Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior!
Once one of the two options is known right here,
Once one of the two options is known right here,
The dispute will come to an end; this is Sengamma!
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female: This is Angamma!
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female: This is Sengamma and Angamma!
சூட்சம் புரிஞ்சு சொன்னா கழுத்தை
நீட்டுவேன் முன்னாலே
சூட்சம் புரிஞ்சு சொன்னா கழுத்தை
நீட்டுவேன் முன்னாலே
If you understand the secret nuance and tell me,
I will extend my neck in submission upfront!
If you understand the secret nuance and tell me,
I will extend my neck in submission upfront!
சொர்க்கம் உலகில் இருக்குது அதை நான்
காட்டுவேன் பின்னாலே
சொர்க்கம் உலகில் இருக்குது அதை நான்
காட்டுவேன் பின்னாலே
Heaven exists right here in this world,
And I will show it to you afterwards!
Heaven exists right here in this world,
And I will show it to you afterwards!
அதிர்ஷ்டம் உனக்கு இருக்கா
அவருக்குத்தான் அது இருக்கா
அதிர்ஷ்டம் உனக்கு இருக்கா
அவருக்குத்தான் அது இருக்கா
Is good fortune on your side,
Or is it on his side?
Is good fortune on your side,
Or is it on his side?
ஆராய்ஞ்சி ஒரு முடிவு பண்ணாமே
ஆடாதே என் கிறுக்கா.....
ஆராய்ஞ்சி ஒரு முடிவு பண்ணாமே
ஆடாதே என் கிறுக்கா.....
Without investigating and coming to a clear decision,
Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow!
Without investigating and coming to a clear decision,
Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow...
சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா....
சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா....
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma!
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma!
இது செங்கம்மா.....
அட சர்தாம்மா
இது அங்கம்மா
அட சர்தாம்மா
இது ஜில்ஜில் மங்கம்மா
This is Sengamma!
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female: This is Angamma!
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma!
இது செங்கம்மா...இது அங்கம்மா
இது ஜில் ஜில் மங்கம்மா
இதையும் அதையும் பாத்துப் பாத்து
இளிக்காதே சும்மா......
இதையும் அதையும் பாத்துப் பாத்து
இளிக்காதே சும்மா......
This is Sengamma... this is Angamma...
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Looking at this and looking at that,
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Looking at this and looking at that,
Don't grin unnecessarily!
இது செங்கம்மா...இது அங்கம்மா
இது ஜில் ஜில் மங்கம்மா
This is Sengamma, this is Angamma,
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா சர்தாம்மா....
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma...
Sengammaa angammaa jil jil mangammaa
Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma!
Idhu sengammaa idhu angammaa
This is Sengamma, this is Angamma!
Idhu jil jil mangammaa
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Idhaiyum athaiyum paaththu paaththu
Looking at this and looking at that,
Ilikkaathae summaa
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Idhaiyum athaiyum paaththu paaththu
Looking at this and looking at that,
Ilikkaathae summaa
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Sengammaa angammaa jil jil mangammaa
Sengamma, Angamma, cool and charming Mangamma!
Sarthaammaa sarthaammaa sarthammaa….
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma...
Pazhaththai kanda vowvvaa polae
Like a bat that spotted a fruit,
Parakkaathae en rasaa
Don't flutter around, my king!
Pazhaththai kanda vowvvaa polae
Like a bat that spotted a fruit,
Parakkaathae en rasaa
Don't flutter around, my king!
Panthayaminnaa pazhaiyathuyinnu
Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly,
Ennividaathae lesaa
Thinking it is just an old matter.
Panthayaminnaa pazhaiyathuyinnu
Just because it is a contest, don't think lightly,
Ennividaathae lesaa
Thinking it is just an old matter.
Idhulae siranthava yaaru edhanaal osanthava kooru
Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior!
Idhulae siranthava yaaru edhanaal osanthava kooru
Tell me who among these is the best and why she is superior!
Rendula onnu therinjaayingae
Once one of the two options is known right here,
Rendula onnu therinjaayingae
Once one of the two options is known right here,
Theerum thagaraaru idhu sengammaa
The dispute will come to an end; this is Sengamma!
Male :Ada sarthammaa
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female :Idhu angammaa
Female: This is Angamma!
Male :Ada sarthammaa
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female :Idhu jil jil mangammaa
Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Male :Ada sarthammaa
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female :Idhu sengammaa angammaa
Female: This is Sengamma and Angamma!
Sootcham purinju sonnaa kazhuththai
If you understand the secret nuance and tell me,
Neettuven munnaalae
I will extend my neck in submission upfront!
Sootcham purinju sonnaa kazhuththai
If you understand the secret nuance and tell me,
Neettuven munnaalae
I will extend my neck in submission upfront!
Sorkkam ulagil irukkuthu
Heaven exists right here in this world,
Adhai naan kaattuven pinnaale
And I will show it to you afterwards!
Sorkkam ulagil irukkuthu
Heaven exists right here in this world,
Adhai naan kaattuven pinnaale
And I will show it to you afterwards!
Adhirshtam unakku irukkaa
Is good fortune on your side,
Avarukkuththaan adhu irukkaa
Or is it on his side?
Adhirshtam unakku irukkaa
Is good fortune on your side,
Avarukkuththaan adhu irukkaa
Or is it on his side?
Aaraainji oru mudivu pannaamae
Without investigating and coming to a clear decision,
Aadaathae en kirukkaa
Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow!
Aaraainji oru mudivu pannaamae
Without investigating and coming to a clear decision,
Aadaathae en kirukkaa…
Don't jump around excitedly, my foolish fellow...
Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma!
Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma!
Idhu sengammaa
This is Sengamma!
Male :Ada sarthaammaa
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female :Idhu angammaa
Female: This is Angamma!
Male :Ada sarthaammaa
Male: Oh, okay ma!
Female :Idhu jiljil mangammaa
Female: This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Idhu sengammaa…idhu angammaaa
This is Sengamma... this is Angamma...
Idhu jil jil mangammaa
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Idhaiyum adhaiyum paaththu paththu
Looking at this and looking at that,
Ilikkaathae chummaa
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Idhaiyum adhaiyum paaththu paththu
Looking at this and looking at that,
Ilikkaathae chummaa
Don't grin unnecessarily!
Idhu sengammaa idhu angammaa
This is Sengamma, this is Angamma,
Idhu jiljil mangammaa
This is cool and charming Mangamma!
Sarthaamma sarthaamma sarthaammaa…
Okay ma, okay ma, okay ma...
Beyond the translation
Song interpretation
Sengammaa Angammaa Jil Jil Mangammaa is a playful, folk-infused duet from the 1957 movie Aaravalli. The female character teases and challenges the male character through a series of playful riddles and comparisons involving three characters—Sengamma, Angamma, and Mangamma. She cautions him against acting foolishly or making hasty assumptions, urging him to discern the truth carefully before claiming victory. Throughout the track, the male protagonist humorously accedes to her banter with the repeated phrase 'Sarthamma' (Okay ma). The song blends theatrical folk storytelling with sharp musical rhythm, characteristic of G. Ramanathan's iconic score for 1950s Tamil cinema.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pazhaththai kanda vowvvaa polae”
Compares the eager restlessness of the protagonist to a bat spotting a fruit.
Rhyme & Assonance (Iyaibu & Ethukai)
“Sengammaa angammaa jil jil mangammaa”
Rhyming scheme and phonetic resonance across name endings (Sengammaa, Angammaa, Mangammaa).
Repetition for Effect (Adukku Thodar)
“Idhaiyum athaiyum paaththu paaththu”
Rhythmic duplication of 'paaththu' and 'sarthaamma' to emphasize comedic agreement and dramatic beat.
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Trivia
The song from Aaravalli (1957) showcases Seerkazhi Govindarajan's versatility in comedic folk renditions alongside T. V. Rathinam. The repeated catchphrase 'Sarthaamma' became popular slang among audiences at the time of the movie's release.
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