En Mizhineeriil by Chithra Arun

The En Mizhineeriil album has several strong tracks, but En Mizhineeriil is the one most listeners come back to first. Joji Johns built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Chithra Arun carries En Mizhineeriil effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. 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 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Some music is background. En Mizhineeriil demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 5:21, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like En Mizhineeriil are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.