Halahala Munda by Praseetha Chalakkudy

Halahala Munda is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. The arrangement here is the work of Praseetha Chalakkudy, and it shows genuine craft in how it builds and releases.

Praseetha Chalakkudy delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Halahala Munda, making it as much a performance as a song.

2026 marked the release of Halahala Munda, and Halahala Munda was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is a quality to Halahala Munda that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 3:09, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Halahala Munda are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.