“Jingucha,” a Tamil anthem by Vaishali Samant, Shakthisree Gopalan, and Adithya RK, from “Thug Life,” bursts with festive joy and wedding revelry. Meaning a lively chant, “Jingucha” echoes the vibrant celebration of a couple’s union. Lyrics penned by Kamal Haasan, Karthik Netha, Shuba, and Siva Ananth paint a spirited scene of love and tradition. A.R. Rahman’s composition infuses the verses with infectious energy and warmth.
| Single | Jingucha |
| Album | Thug Life |
| Artist | Vaishali Samant, Shakthisree Gopalan, Adithya Rk |
| Songwriter | Kamal Haasan, Karthik Netha, Shuba, Siva Ananth |
| Music Writer | A.r. Rahman |
| Cast | Kamal Haasan, Silambarasan Tr |
| Release Date | April 18, 2025 |
In its translation, “Jinguchaa” lyrics by Vaishali Samant, Shakthisree Gopalan, and Adithya RK unfold a joyous tale of a wedding, brimming with blessings and playful banter, set in “Thug Life.” The lyricists craft a festive narrative, weaving Tamil traditions with cheeky humor that delights listeners. The chorus, “Jinguchaa Jingu Jingu Chaa,” translates to a rhythmic chant of celebration.
Thug Life Movie’s Jingucha Lyrics Meaning (in English)
‘Jingucha jingu jingu cha’ is an energetic, celebratory chant common in folk music that is meant to create a festive mood; it has no literal meaning.
Enga Sundaravalliya Innum Sundaram Aakunga
Let’s make our darling girl look like a beautiful bride.
Indha Sakkarakattiya Seaththu Pongal Aakunga
Add jaggery and make her sweet nature sweeter.
Enga Kanga Koduthom Unga Aduppil Seathukka
Add our embers to the sacred fire.
Ulaiyila Aram Porul Inbam Moonaiyum Seathu Mootunga
Let’s mix justice, wealth and pleasure.
Jinguchaa Jingu Jingu Chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Pandhalukku eesaani moola
Set up the wedding tent.
Jinguchaa Jingu Jingu Chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Pakkama pallam parichaachu
Prepare the land.
Jinguchaa Jingu Jingu Chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Kungumamum manjalum seathaachu
Mix kumkum and turmeric.
Jinguchaa Jingu Jingu Chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Mangalamo Mangalam Undaachu
The auspicious day has come.
Appanin Kanmaniyaam Arpudha Paavai Ival
She’s her father’s pride, a marvel of a daughter.
Nadathina Suyamvarathil
In her swayamvar, the choice was hers—
Thernthavan En Maganthaanga
And she chose my son.
Dhoorathu Sorgathila Nichayam Seiyaamal
Even in heaven, no match had been made,
Kittatha Natpilaye Pidicha En Krigalatchumi
But in this unexpected bond, She became my own Krigalatchumi.
Jingu Jingu Jinguchaa
Jingu jingu jinguchaa
Perisunga Sammathichu
Our elders have blessed the match.
Jingu Jingu Jinguchaa
Jingu jingu jinguchaa
Sammadham seiyaatti
The promise is now made.
Jingu Jingu Jinguchaa
Jingu jingu jinguchaa
Prasavam mudinjathum thaan
The rites will be fulfilled only after the child is born.
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Pandhalukku eesaani moola
Back to the blessed northeast of the wedding canopy.
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Pakkama pallam parichaachu
The earth has been cleared and shaped.
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Kungumamum manjalum seathaachu
Sacred turmeric and red powder are ready.
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Mangalamo mangalam undaachu
And good fortune now surrounds us.
Orumaiyile peraicholi adichchu vaithava
The one who brought us together shouted in joy.
Panthaliley pannivukaatum vesham poduraa
Now, he acts as the clown beneath the canopy.
Pala naalaai kanavil mattum paartha kaatchiya
What I only saw in dreams for so long,
Mudhaliravil thanikai indri paaka pogira
Tonight, it unfolds beside me.
Adiye
Hey girl
Singaaramaai sirippai adakkum kalli
You who hide behind your smile,
En kullathil mattum malarum intha alli
This lotus will bloom in my pond.
Siru gundumalli pol palapula kuttiya
She will be a mother of many children.
Iva peththupoda povathellam inga thaan
All like jasmine flowers.
Sikkitaan sikkitaan sikkaatha kaala
He’s trapped now—the once wild bull.
Samayalukku udhava aalu kedachutaan
Finally, he will help us in the kitchen.
Samsaaram sonnathe vedhamunu odhuvaan
HE will heed his wife’s every word.
Pondaatti dhaasan aave maaruvaan
He’ll devote himself entirely to his wife.
Jinguchaa jingu jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jingu jinguchaa
Oorukkulla vambu pannuvaan
He picks fights all over town.
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jinguchaa
Veetukulla sombu thookuvaan
Yet docile under his own roof.
Jinguchaa jingu jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Oorukkulla vambu pannuvaan
A chatterbox out there—
Veetukulla sombu thookuvaan
And the obedient husband inside.
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Arundhathi paathaacha?
Have the stars blessed you?
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Ammi midhichaa cha?
Have you performed the ammi ritual?
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Mettiya potaacha?
Did she wear the silver toe ring?
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Jinguchaa jinguchaa
Ezhadi vechaacha?
Has she taken the seven steps?
Vantha vela mudinchathunga
Now that the rituals are done—
Panthikku mundhunga
Let the feast begin!
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa jingu jingu chaa
Jinguchaa Music Video
Watch the Tamil music video for “Jingucha” embedded above. Directed by Mani Ratnam, it radiates festivity, showcasing Kamal Haasan and Silambarasan TR’s vibrant performances.