Kollam Kollam by Kalabhavan Mani

The Kollam Kollam album has several strong tracks, but Kollam Kollam is the one most listeners come back to first. Behind the melody is the work of Kalabhavan Mani, whose composition choices give Kollam Kollam its distinctive texture.

Kalabhavan Mani inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Hearing Kollam Kollam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Kollam Kollam.

2026 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Kollam Kollam was among the reasons why. There is no right time to listen to Kollam Kollam. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 4:02, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Malayalam in recent memory — and the numbers agree.