Mandarakavil by Nijil Das, Midhuna

Not every song from Mandarakavil lingers, but Mandarakavil is the one that stays. Credit goes to Paulson Thannikkal for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Nijil Das, Midhuna's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Mandarakavil, and Mandarakavil captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

The 2020 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. There is no right time to listen to Mandarakavil. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 3:34, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Mandarakavil, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.