Ithiri Neram by Saleem Kodathoor

There is an honesty to Ithiri Neram that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Behind the melody is the work of Saleem Kodathoor, Jamsheer Kozhikkara, whose composition choices give Ithiri Neram its distinctive texture.

Saleem Kodathoor's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

When it came out in 2020, Ithiri Neram felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Some music is background. Ithiri Neram demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

At 5:13, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.