Cherathukal by Sushin Shyam, Anwar Ali, Sithara Krishnakumar

Sushin Shyam, Anwar Ali, Sithara Krishnakumar has delivered memorable performances before, but Cherathukal sits comfortably among the very best. The production by Sushin Shyam, Anwar Ali, Sithara Krishnakumar is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

What sets this recording apart is how Sushin Shyam, Anwar Ali, Sithara Krishnakumar handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Cherathukal a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

In 2019, Malayalam produced many songs, but Cherathukal was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

The 3:41 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. Songs like Cherathukal are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.