Mahishikkumoksham by G. Venugopal

Few songs from 2020 have held their ground as well as Mahishikkumoksham, a track that keeps finding new audiences. The music, composed by M K Arjunan Master, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

The vocal on Mahishikkumoksham is among the better performances G. Venugopal has committed to record. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Mahishikkumoksham a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

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.

The concision of Mahishikkumoksham — just 4:35 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.