Kathuna Karbala by Asharaf Koduvally

Released as part of Kathuna Karbala, Kathuna Karbala announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. The arrangement here is the work of , and it shows genuine craft in how it builds and releases.

The vocal on Kathuna Karbala is among the better performances Asharaf Koduvally has committed to record. 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.

Released in 2020, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

At 5:37, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Kathuna Karbala are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.