Aaray Pirakave by Deepika V., Keshav Vinod

Aaray Pirakave arrived from the Aaray Pirakave album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Gopi Sunder has a history of strong work, and the music on Aaray Pirakave is among the most memorable of it.

Deepika V., Keshav Vinod brings a warmth to Aaray Pirakave that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Aaray Pirakave was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

Running to 3:38, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Aaray Pirakave is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.