Ariyunnu Njan by Bijoy P. Jacob

Bijoy P. Jacob has delivered memorable performances before, but Ariyunnu Njan sits comfortably among the very best. The music, composed by Bijoy P. Jacob, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Bijoy P. Jacob delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Ariyunnu Njan, making it as much a performance as a song.

By the end of 2020, Ariyunnu Njan had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. The emotional register of Ariyunnu Njan is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 4:24, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Ariyunnu Njan are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.