Lahilah illah by Faisal Karad

Released as part of Lahilah illah, Lahilah illah announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Faisal Karad, Jamsheer Kozhikkara's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

What sets this recording apart is how Faisal Karad handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

Released in 2020, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

Running to 7:16, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Lahilah illah are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.