Ennodu Kripa by Shaji S

Shaji S has delivered memorable performances before, but Ennodu Kripa sits comfortably among the very best. Behind the melody is the work of Jessi J, whose composition choices give Ennodu Kripa its distinctive texture.

The vocal on Ennodu Kripa is among the better performances Shaji S has committed to record. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ennodu Kripa a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

When it came out in 2020, Ennodu Kripa felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

Running to 6:27, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Ennodu Kripa has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.