Arukil Anayum by Shyam Prasad

Some songs are made for a single moment. Arukil Anayum is made for all of them. Credit goes to Abdul Muhammed for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The voice of Shyam Prasad carries Arukil Anayum effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Arukil Anayum a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 marked the release of Arukil Anayum, and Arukil Anayum was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

The concision of Arukil Anayum — just 5:49 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Shyam Prasad and Abdul Muhammed, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.