Makkathe by Uvais

There is an honesty to Makkathe that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. What makes Makkathe musically distinctive is the composition by Hussain Cheroor, which balances simplicity with depth.

Uvais's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Makkathe finds its musical expression here — Makkathe is where the film's heart beats loudest.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Makkathe was among the reasons why. The song rewards full attention but also works as company in the background — a flexibility that most tracks never achieve.

In 2:54 minutes, Makkathe builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.