Eeshwara Puthra by Fr.Paul Thomas

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Eeshwara Puthra, a track that keeps finding new audiences. George Nirmal has a history of strong work, and the music on Eeshwara Puthra is among the most memorable of it.

Fr.Paul Thomas brings a warmth to Eeshwara Puthra that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Eeshwara Puthra finds its musical expression here — Eeshwara Puthra is where the film's heart beats loudest.

Released in 2020, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:17, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Eeshwara Puthra, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.