Aakasham by Shaji S

Shaji S has delivered memorable performances before, but Aakasham sits comfortably among the very best. Behind the melody is the work of Jessi J, whose composition choices give Aakasham its distinctive texture.

The voice of Shaji S carries Aakasham effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Hearing Aakasham without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Aakasham.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Aakasham was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. The emotional register of Aakasham is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

In 6:52 minutes, Aakasham builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Years from now, Aakasham will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.