Makka Manal by Suhail

Not every song from Makka Manal lingers, but Makka Manal is the one that stays. Behind the melody is the work of Haneefa A. R.Nagar, whose composition choices give Makka Manal its distinctive texture.

Suhail delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Hearing Makka Manal without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Makka Manal.

By the end of 2020, Makka Manal had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is no right time to listen to Makka Manal. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

Running to 3:24, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Makka Manal has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.