Gallile Kadalile by Manoj C.J Mathew

Gallile Kadalile arrived from the Gallile Kadalile album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Alexander Karuvelithara has a history of strong work, and the music on Gallile Kadalile is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Manoj C.J Mathew sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Gallile Kadalile was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The concision of Gallile Kadalile — just 5:54 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.