Ayiram Kannulla Malakha by Hafiz

There is an honesty to Ayiram Kannulla Malakha that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Credit goes to Hafiz, Akshay T. for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Hafiz understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Ayiram Kannulla Malakha, making it as much a performance as a song.

2020 marked the release of Ayiram Kannulla Malakha, and Ayiram Kannulla Malakha was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 2:50, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Ayiram Kannulla Malakha is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.