Khibila Kolle by Siballa Sadanandan

Khibila Kolle is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Behind the melody is the work of Bappu Velliparambu, whose composition choices give Khibila Kolle its distinctive texture.

The voice of Siballa Sadanandan carries Khibila Kolle effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. a talented ensemble cast gave the film its soul, and Khibila Kolle is the song that most directly channels that feeling into music.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Khibila Kolle 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 6:46 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. Songs like Khibila Kolle are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.