Halathilagayum by Aflah Puthupparamb

Released as part of Halathilagayum, Halathilagayum announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Behind the melody is the work of Mansoor Kilinakkode, whose composition choices give Halathilagayum its distinctive texture.

The vocal on Halathilagayum is among the better performances Aflah Puthupparamb has committed to record. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Halathilagayum is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

The 2020 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. Listeners have described the experience of Halathilagayum differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 2:23, 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 Halathilagayum, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.