Loorth Mathaave by Bijoy P. Jacob, Chithra Arun

Some songs are made for a single moment. Loorth Mathaave is made for all of them. What makes Loorth Mathaave musically distinctive is the composition by Biju John, which balances simplicity with depth.

What sets this recording apart is how Bijoy P. Jacob, Chithra Arun handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. 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.

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

At 5:22, 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.