Chorkk by MBL_, Abraw

MBL_, Abraw has delivered memorable performances before, but Chorkk sits comfortably among the very best. MBL_ has a history of strong work, and the music on Chorkk is among the most memorable of it.

The vocal on Chorkk is among the better performances MBL_, Abraw has committed to record. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

The song dates from 2026, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Listeners have described the experience of Chorkk differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

The concision of Chorkk — just 3:27 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Songs like Chorkk are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.