Kanda Kanda by Gowry Lekshmi, Srinda, Sreenath Bhasi

Gowry Lekshmi, Srinda, Sreenath Bhasi has delivered memorable performances before, but Kanda Kanda sits comfortably among the very best. What makes Kanda Kanda musically distinctive is the composition by Gowry Lekshmi, Srinda, Sreenath Bhasi, Rex Vijayan, which balances simplicity with depth.

What sets this recording apart is how Gowry Lekshmi, Srinda, Sreenath Bhasi handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Kanda Kanda a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Kanda Kanda was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

The concision of Kanda Kanda — just 4:25 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Kanda Kanda has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.