Chundil Viriyuunna by Afsal Koothuparamba

Afsal Koothuparamba has delivered memorable performances before, but Chundil Viriyuunna sits comfortably among the very best. Credit goes to for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Afsal Koothuparamba brings a warmth to Chundil Viriyuunna that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Chundil Viriyuunna, and Chundil Viriyuunna captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

When it came out in 2020, Chundil Viriyuunna felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. There is a quality to Chundil Viriyuunna that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 4:35, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.