Marthoma Sleehathan by Fr. Jobin Thyparambil

There is an honesty to Marthoma Sleehathan that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. The music, composed by Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Fr. Jobin Thyparambil delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Marthoma Sleehathan finds its musical expression here — Marthoma Sleehathan is where the film's heart beats loudest.

The 2020 release gave fans something to hold onto — a track built for repeated listening rather than a single play. 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.

Running to 3:12, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.