Haritha Kerala by Ravisankar

There is an honesty to Haritha Kerala that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Ravisankar, Sebi Nayarambalam's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The voice of Ravisankar carries Haritha Kerala effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. 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.

2020 marked the release of Haritha Kerala, and Haritha Kerala was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 5:07, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Haritha Kerala has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.