P. Leela sings, and S. Rajeshwar Rao joins her in this classic from Missiamma. Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass writes the lyrics, while Rajeswara Rao composes the music. The song calls out to the moon to hear their tale of marital conflict.
Released: June 13, 2025
Vaarayo Vennilave
P. Leela | S. Rajeshwar Rao • From “Missiamma”
Vaarayo Vennilave Lyrics Translation – Missiamma Soundtrack
Thanjai N. Ramaiah Dass writes about a husband and wife arguing, asking the moon to listen. A key line: ‘Because of a wife’s pride, I’m a refined husband.’ The poet describes how their stubbornness breaks peace.
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Agambavam Konda SadhiyalBecause of a wife who’s filled with pride,
Arival Uyarndhidum Pathi NanI’m a husband who’s refined by intellect.
Agambavam Konda SadhiyalSince I’ve a wife consumed by vanity,
Arival Uyarndhidum Pathi NanI’m a husband with a superior mind.
Sathi Pathi Virodham MigaveAs the conflict between us grows deeper,
Sidhaindhadhu Idham Tharum Vazhvethis peaceful life has fallen apart.
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Vakkurimai Thandha PasiyalDriven by the hunger of a given promise,
Vazhndhidave Vandha Sathi NanI’m the wife who came here simply to live.
Vakkurimai Thandha PasiyalBound by the hunger of a spoken vow,
Vazhndhidave Vandha Sathi NanI’m the wife who came to build a life.
Nambida Seivar NesamHe puts on a show of love to win trust,
Nadippadhellam Veli Veshambut it’s all just a hollow facade.
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Than Pidivadham VidadhuTheir stubbornness won’t ever yield,
En Manam Pol Nadakkadhuand things don’t happen the way I’d hoped.
Than Pidivadham VidadhuTheir persistence won’t ever fade,
En Manam Pol Nadakkadhuso nothing goes the way I’ve planned.
Namakkena Edhuvum SolladhuThey don’t tell us anything at all,
Nammaiyum Pesa Vidadhuand they won’t even let us speak.
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Anudhinam Seivar ModiEvery day, they’re busy playing games,
Agamagizhvar Poradifinding joy in these constant battles.
Anudhinam Seivar ModiThey spend every day in trickery,
Agamagizhvar Poradifinding happiness in the struggle.
Illaram Ippadi NadandhalIf a marriage is lived out this way,
Nallaramamo Nilaveis it really a virtuous life, oh moon?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Kelaiyo Engal KadhaiyeWon’t you listen to our story?
Varaiyo VennilaveWon’t you come, oh silver moon?
Vaarayo Vennilave Music Video
P. Leela and S. Rajeshwar Rao deliver this Tamil classic. The translation of ‘Vaarayo Vennilave’ lyrics talks about marital pride and intellectual conflict.