- Lyricist
- Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass
- Singer
- Jikki
- Music director
- S. Rajeswara Rao
- Movie name
- Iru Sagodharigal
- Movie release year
- 1957
- Lyrics added on
- 30 Jul 2025
Lyrics & meaning
Beyond the translation
Overall song meaning
Chummaa saappida vaanga from Iru Sagodharigal (1957) is a playful and affectionate coaxing song sung by the female protagonist to her hero. She teasingly calls him to eat as her mother is calling, comparing his stubborn, shy, or sulky demeanor to that of a coy newlywed bridegroom. She lovingly chides his short temper and asks him not to ignore her words or pretend to be an indifferent wanderer. The song expresses warm domestic love and charm as she appeals to his affection, urging him to look at her with a smile and reminding him that solitude brings no true joy. She confidently asks whether his heart could ever genuinely allow him to remain distant from her.
Writing craft
Poetic devices
Simile (Upamai)
“Pudhumaappillai pol / Yaeikkirathu pothunga”
Compares the hero's stubborn or shy reluctance to a coy, bashful new bridegroom.
Rhetorical Question
“Ennaiyae neer maranthaalum manasu ketkumaa”
A poetic question asked not for an answer, but to emphasize that his heart will never truly let him forget her.
Rhetorical Question
“Thaniyaana vaazhvilae / Sugamethum kaanumaa”
Asks rhetorically whether living a lonely, solitary life could ever bring true joy or happiness.
Refrain / Repetition
“Chummaa saappida vaanga / Amma koopidaraanga”
The thematic repetition of the call to dinner forms a rhythmic, playful hook throughout the song.
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Trivia
Iru Sagodharigal (1957) was directed by Vedantam Raghavaiah, starring Gemini Ganesan and Savitri. The music composed by S. Rajeswara Rao in Jikki's playful vocal style captured the quintessential romantic banter popular in 1950s Tamil cinema.
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