“Appo Ippo” by Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy and Gana Ruthra is from the album Indian Penal Law (IPL). Gana Ruthra wrote the lyrics, with both artists composing the music. The song opens by describing women of the past who woke their husbands with coffee after bowing at their feet. This sets up a clear comparison between two different eras.
Released: October 29, 2025
Appo Ippo
Ashwin Vinayagamoorthy | Gana Ruthra • From “Indian Penal Law (IPL)”
Indian Penal Law (IPL)’s Appo Ippo Lyrics Translation
The lyrics then shift to the present, showing women watching the TV show ‘Bigg Boss’ while using a washing machine. Another verse criticizes modern women for using Samsung phones with two SIM cards. These mundane activities are presented as signs of a negative change in behavior.
Kalaiyil EzhunthavudanAs soon as they woke in the morning
Kanavan Kalai Thottu KumbittuBowing at their husband’s feet
Coffee Koduththu Ezhuppum Pengal AppoWomen back then would wake him with coffee
Kalaiyil EzhunthavudanAs soon as they woke in the morning
Kanavan Kalai Thottu KumbittuBowing at their husband’s feet
Coffee Koduththu Ezhuppum Pengal AppoWomen back then would wake him with coffee
Ippo Kalu Mela Kala PottuNow they sit with one leg over the other
Washing Machine La Thuniya PottuToss the clothes in the washing machine
Bigg Boss Nadagam Parkkuthu IppoAnd watch the ‘Bigg Boss’ TV drama now
Ippo Kalu Mela Kala PottuNow they sit with one leg over the other
Washing Machine La Thuniya PottuToss the clothes in the washing machine
Bigg Boss Nadagam Parkkuthu IppoAnd watch the ‘Bigg Boss’ TV drama now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappathanWe will never, ever sing a false song
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappaWe will never, ever sing falsely
Thappa Thappa Thappa ThappathanFalsely, falsely, falsely, a false song
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Mamanidam PesumpothuWhen speaking to their husband
Akkam Pakkam Paththu PaththuGlancing nervously all around
Payanthu Payanthu Pesum Pengal AppoWomen back then would speak with such fear
Mamanidam PesumpothuWhen speaking to their husband
Akkam Pakkam Paththu PaththuGlancing nervously all around
Payanthu Payanthu Pesum Pengal AppoWomen back then would speak with such fear
Ippo Samsung Ku Phone VangiNow they buy a Samsung phone
Sim U Rendu Ulla PottuAnd put two SIM cards inside it
Umma Umma Kudukkuralunga IppoAnd they’re giving out kisses and kisses now
Samsung Ku Phone VangiBuying a Samsung phone
Sim U Rendu Ulla PottuAnd putting two SIM cards inside it
Umma Umma Umma UmmaKisses, kisses, kisses, kisses
Umma Umma Kudukkuralunga IppoThey’re giving out kisses and kisses now
Ippo IppoNow, now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappathanWe will never, ever sing a false song
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappaWe will never, ever sing falsely
Thappa Thappa Thappa ThappathanFalsely, falsely, falsely, a false song
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Yei Acha Mela ThaboHey, acha mela thabo (rhythmic chant)
Yei Acha Mela ThaboHey, acha mela thabo (rhythmic chant)
Yei Acha Acha Acha AchaHey, acha, acha, acha, acha
Pahooth Achale(Rhythmic chant)
Yen Ma Ipdikkeengale MaOh dear, why are you all like this?
Aiyo Ponnungala PonnungalaOh my goodness, you girls, you girls
Ipdikkeengale MaYou’re all like this now
Aiyo PonnungalaOh my goodness, you girls
Ipdikkeengale MaYou’re all like this now
Aiyo Ponnungala Ippadingale MaOh my goodness, girls, you’re just like this
Aiyo PonnungalaOh my goodness, you girls
Pattu Sela KattikittuDressed in a ‘pattu selai’ or silk saree
Neththi Potta VechikkittuWith a ‘pottu’ or dot on their forehead
Mahalakshmi Pol Irunthanga AppoThey looked like the goddess Mahalakshmi back then
Hoi Pattu Sela KattikittuHey, dressed in a ‘pattu selai’ or silk saree
Neththi Potta VechikkittiWith a ‘pottu’ or dot on their forehead
Mahalakshmi Pol Irunthanga AppoThey looked like the goddess Mahalakshmi back then
Yamma Kizhincha Pant PottukittuGoodness, wearing ripped pants
Puruvaththathan ThookkikkinnuWith their eyebrows arched in defiance
Peiya Pola Alaiyuralunga IppoThey wander around like demons now
Ippo Kizhincha Pant PottukittuNow, wearing ripped pants
Puruvaththathan ThookkikkinnuWith their eyebrows arched in defiance
Peiya Pola Alaiyuralunga IppoThey wander around like demons now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappathanWe will never, ever sing a false song
Nanga Eppothum Padamattom ThappaWe will never, ever sing falsely
Thappa Thappa Thappa ThappathanFalsely, falsely, falsely, a false song
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Appothan Ippo IppothanThat was then, this is now, this is now
Appo Ippo Music Video
The song’s core is the constant back-and-forth between “appo” (then) and “ippo” (now). The complaints escalate from watching TV to comparing women in ripped pants to demons. The meaning of the ‘Appo Ippo’ lyrics comes from this humorous commentary on traditionalist views.