Janani Parishudha by Roy Puthur

There is an honesty to Janani Parishudha that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Behind the melody is the work of Traditional, whose composition choices give Janani Parishudha its distinctive texture.

Roy Puthur delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. 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 Janani Parishudha, and Janani Parishudha was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Janani Parishudha is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 4:12, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.