Althara Thannil by Wilson Piravom

Wilson Piravom has delivered memorable performances before, but Althara Thannil sits comfortably among the very best. Joji Johns has a history of strong work, and the music on Althara Thannil is among the most memorable of it.

The voice of Wilson Piravom carries Althara Thannil effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Althara Thannil a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 marked the release of Althara Thannil, and Althara Thannil was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Some music is background. Althara Thannil demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

In 5:40 minutes, Althara Thannil builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. The staying power of Althara Thannil is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.