Ishtam by Shankar Mahadevan, M.A. Babji

Ishtam is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Thej Mervin has a history of strong work, and the music on Ishtam is among the most memorable of it.

Every line Shankar Mahadevan, M.A. Babji sings feels considered, as though the performance was thought through long before recording began. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Ishtam finds its musical expression here — Ishtam is where the film's heart beats loudest.

The 2026 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

At 5:24, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The track stands as evidence that Shankar Mahadevan, M.A. Babji and Thej Mervin, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.