Akalangalil by Haricharan

The Akalangalil album has several strong tracks, but Akalangalil is the one most listeners come back to first. Behind the melody is the work of O.N.V. Kurup, whose composition choices give Akalangalil its distinctive texture.

Every line Haricharan sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Akalangalil a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

When it came out in 2015, Akalangalil felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Akalangalil is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 2:16, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.