Arikil En Arikil by Siddharth Menon

Arikil En Arikil is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Jaison J Nair has a history of strong work, and the music on Arikil En Arikil is among the most memorable of it.

Siddharth Menon brings a warmth to Arikil En Arikil that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. TharushiShaheen Siddique gave the film its soul, and Arikil En Arikil is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Listeners have described the experience of Arikil En Arikil differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 3:07, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.