Anthyathra by Manoj

Not every song from Anthyathra lingers, but Anthyathra is the one that stays. What makes Anthyathra musically distinctive is the composition by Cyril Cherian, which balances simplicity with depth.

Manoj delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Anthyathra finds its musical expression here — Anthyathra is where the film's heart beats loudest.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Anthyathra was among the reasons why. Listeners have described the experience of Anthyathra differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

Running to 5:18, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Anthyathra is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.