Chembaka Poo by Abhilash Balan, Shabareesh Varma

Some songs are made for a single moment. Chembaka Poo is made for all of them. Credit goes to Shabareesh Varma, Abhilash Balan for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The performance by Abhilash Balan, Shabareesh Varma is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Chembaka Poo was among the reasons why. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

At 1:46, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Chembaka Poo, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.