Enne Marannu by Thasleema Puthuponnani

Enne Marannu works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. Behind the melody is the work of Ali Mangad, whose composition choices give Enne Marannu its distinctive texture.

What sets this recording apart is how Thasleema Puthuponnani handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Enne Marannu a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Enne Marannu was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. Listeners have described the experience of Enne Marannu differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

Running to 4:48, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Years from now, Enne Marannu will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.