Ithirikalam Munpe by Saleem Kodathoor

There is an honesty to Ithirikalam Munpe that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. The music, composed by Saleem Kodathoor, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Saleem Kodathoor delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Ithirikalam Munpe is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2026 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Ithirikalam Munpe was among the reasons why. Listeners have described the experience of Ithirikalam Munpe differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 4:54, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Ithirikalam Munpe is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.