A.R. Rahman composes ‘Rummy Rummy’ for the album Gandhi Talks. Pa. Vijay writes the lyrics about love as a high-stakes game. Khatija Rahman sings this song with energetic passion.
Released: January 19, 2026
Rummy Rummy
A.R. Rahman | Khatija Rahman • From “Gandhi Talks”
Rummy Rummy Lyrics Translation (from “Gandhi Talks”)
Pa. Vijay writes that money speaks lies and casts an illusionary net. Khatija Rahman sings about a rummy sparrow that blooms in the night, portraying love as a cunning gambler. The lyrics show that when it’s game time, this game fears no one.
Rathiriyil Poothirukkum Rummy KuruviyeOh, you ‘rummy’ sparrow that blooms in the night,
Kathirundhu Pagada Podum Kadhal SaguniyeYou’re love’s cunning gambler, just waiting to throw the dice.
Rathiriyil Poothirukkum Rummy KuruviyeOh, you ‘rummy’ sparrow that blooms in the night,
Kathirundhu Pagada Podum Kadhal SaguniyeYou’re love’s cunning gambler, just waiting to throw the dice.
Hey Rummy Rummy RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, Rummy,
Vilaiyada Poran BommiBommi’s about to play her game.
Ada Asai Ellam Manasukulla Ellame KammiAnd all the desires in my heart are running low.
Ada Ella Vagaiyil ThedalukkumEvery kind of search has an end,
Muttru Pulliyadaa final stopping point.
Oru Thedum Inba Thedalukku ThanBut for this search for pleasure,
Mudive Illaiyadathere’s just no end to it.
Rathiriyil Poothirukkum Rummy KuruviyeOh, you ‘rummy’ sparrow that blooms in the night,
Kathirundhu Pagada Podum Kadhal SaguniyeYou’re love’s cunning gambler, just waiting to throw the dice.
Rummy Rummy Hey RummyRummy, Rummy, hey Rummy,
Bommi Bommi Hey BommiBommi, Bommi, hey Bommi.
Hey Rummy Rummy Hey RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, hey Rummy,
RathiriThe night.
Panam Endrum Poi Than PesumMoney always speaks in lies,
Adhu Maya Valaiya Than Veesumit’ll always cast a web of illusion.
Indha Salavai Note Adhigam IrundhaIf you’ve got enough of this crisp cash,
Sabash Podum Nesameven affection will stand up and applaud you.
Ada Podhum Podhum Maname Enna SollaOh my heart, it’s enough, what can I even say?
Bodhai PanameThis intoxicating money.
Seiyum Thappai Ellam Sariyai MattrumIt turns every wrong into a right,
Million Dollar Mugamethis million-dollar face of yours.
AttamunnaWhen it’s game time,
Attamunna Attam Idhu Yaarkkum AnjadhuWhen it’s game time, this game isn’t afraid of anyone.
Aasa Vecha Kulla Nari Endrum KenjadhuA cunning fox driven by desire will never have to beg.
Attamunna Attam Idhu Yaarkkum AnjadhuWhen it’s game time, this game isn’t afraid of anyone.
Aasa Vecha Kulla Nari Endrum KenjadhuA cunning fox driven by desire will never have to beg.
Hey Rummy Rummy RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, Rummy,
Vilaiyada Poran BommiBommi’s about to play her game.
Ada Asai Ellam Manasukulla Ellame KammiAnd all the desires in my heart are running low.
O Nadu Iravil Adum AttamThis is a game that’s played in the dead of night,
Inga Adu Puli Koottamit’s a ‘goats and tigers’ match right here.
Ada Kannal Ingu Thoondil PottalIf you cast a hook with just your eyes,
Kappalukooda Mattumyou could even catch a ship with it.
Man Vettaiyum Inge NadakkumA hunt for treasure can happen here,
Puli Vettaiyum Inge Nadakkumand a hunt for a tiger can happen, too.
Ada Vedan Inge EvanooBut who’s the real hunter in this place?
Vil Soothiradhari AvanooHe’s the mastermind pulling all the strings.
RathiriyilIn the night.
Rathiriyil Poothirukkum Rummy KuruviyeOh, you ‘rummy’ sparrow that blooms in the night,
Kathirundhu Pagada Podum Kadhal SaguniyeYou’re love’s cunning gambler, just waiting to throw the dice.
Rathiriyil Poothirukkum KuruviyeOh, you sparrow that blooms in the night,
Kathirundhu Pagada Podum Kadhal SaguniyeYou’re love’s cunning gambler, just waiting to throw the dice.
Hey Rummy Rummy RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, Rummy,
Rathiriyil Pookkumit blooms in the night.
Hey Rummy Rummy RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, Rummy,
Rathiriyil Pookkumit blooms in the night.
Hey Rummy Rummy RummyHey Rummy, Rummy, Rummy,
Rathiriyil Pookkumit blooms in the night.
Rummy Rummy Music Video
The Rummy Rummy lyrics meaning explores risk and reward in the unpredictable game of love.