Chithrashalabam by Biju Narayanan, Soosan

When Biju Narayanan, Soosan recorded Chithrashalabam, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Behind the melody is the work of M.G. Anil, whose composition choices give Chithrashalabam its distinctive texture.

Biju Narayanan, Soosan inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Chithrashalabam, making it as much a performance as a song.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Chithrashalabam was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. Some music is background. Chithrashalabam demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

The concision of Chithrashalabam — just 4:07 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Chithrashalabam has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.