Ishqinte by Saleem Kodathoor

Some songs are made for a single moment. Ishqinte is made for all of them. Saleem Kodathoor, Thanseer Koothuparamba sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The performance by Saleem Kodathoor is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ishqinte a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

Released in 2026, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

At 5:37, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Years from now, Ishqinte will still be the track that plays at the right moment and lands exactly as it did the first time.