Enne Ariyunen by Rimi Tomy

The Enne Ariyunen album has several strong tracks, but Enne Ariyunen is the one most listeners come back to first. Cyril Cherian has a history of strong work, and the music on Enne Ariyunen is among the most memorable of it.

Rimi Tomy brings a warmth to Enne Ariyunen that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Enne Ariyunen, making it as much a performance as a song.

By the end of 2020, Enne Ariyunen had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Enne Ariyunen. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

In 5:26 minutes, Enne Ariyunen builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Malayalam in recent memory — and the numbers agree.