Daivathin by Xavi

There is an honesty to Daivathin that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. The production by Jomon Jose Moonjely is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Every line Xavi sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Daivathin a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

When it came out in 2020, Daivathin felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. There is no right time to listen to Daivathin. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

In 4:02 minutes, Daivathin builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. Songs like Daivathin are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.