Mannum Vinnum by Abijith Kollam

The Mannum Vinnum album has several strong tracks, but Mannum Vinnum is the one most listeners come back to first. The production by Sunilal Cherthala is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The vocal on Mannum Vinnum is among the better performances Abijith Kollam has committed to record. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

When it came out in 2020, Mannum Vinnum felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The concision of Mannum Vinnum — just 4:36 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. The track stands as evidence that Abijith Kollam and Sunilal Cherthala, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.