Kutta Kutta Karayalle by Prasanth Nittoor

Kutta Kutta Karayalle is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Credit goes to Madhu Mundakathil for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Kutta Kutta Karayalle, Prasanth Nittoor clearly belongs in the second group. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Kutta Kutta Karayalle was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Kutta Kutta Karayalle that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The concision of Kutta Kutta Karayalle — just 4:20 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. Kutta Kutta Karayalle is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.