Alhamdhulillah by Satheesh Babu

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Alhamdhulillah, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Bappu Velliparamba sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The performance by Satheesh Babu is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

By the end of 2020, Alhamdhulillah had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

In 5:24 minutes, Alhamdhulillah builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.