Gulmohar Paranjathu by Ravi J Menon, Sithara Krishnakumar, P. V. Lathika

Not every song from Gulmohar Paranjathu lingers, but Gulmohar Paranjathu is the one that stays. The production by Ravi J Menon, Sithara Krishnakumar, P. V. Lathika is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Gulmohar Paranjathu, Ravi J Menon, Sithara Krishnakumar, P. V. Lathika clearly belongs in the second group. 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 2021 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

At 3:30, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Gulmohar Paranjathu, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.