Anuraagam by Ritwika Bhattacharya

Not every song from Anuraagam lingers, but Anuraagam is the one that stays. Ritwika Bhattacharya has a history of strong work, and the music on Anuraagam is among the most memorable of it.

What sets this recording apart is how Ritwika Bhattacharya handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Anuraagam, and Anuraagam captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Anuraagam was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Anuraagam that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The concision of Anuraagam — just 5:06 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Malayalam in recent memory — and the numbers agree.