Chingam Vannu by K. Dasan

Chingam Vannu arrived from the Chingam Vannu album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. N.V. Thurakkal, M. Abdul Majeed sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

K. Dasan inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Chingam Vannu finds its musical expression here — Chingam Vannu is where the film's heart beats loudest.

By the end of 2020, Chingam Vannu had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Chingam Vannu. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

The concision of Chingam Vannu — just 4:47 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.