Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2 by Noushad Baqavi

Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2 is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. The music, composed by Noushad Baqavi, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Noushad Baqavi delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2, and Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2 captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2 was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. Listeners have described the experience of Madheenathe Mulla, Vol. 2 differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

Running to 6:32, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.