Malaridum by Sreemoola Nagaram Ponnan

Sreemoola Nagaram Ponnan has delivered memorable performances before, but Malaridum sits comfortably among the very best. What makes Malaridum musically distinctive is the composition by P G Noushad, which balances simplicity with depth.

Sreemoola Nagaram Ponnan brings a warmth to Malaridum that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Malaridum is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2020 marked the release of Malaridum, and Malaridum was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. 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 Malaridum — just 4:03 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The staying power of Malaridum is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.