Mukkuthi by Shreya Ghoshal

The Mukkuthi album has several strong tracks, but Mukkuthi is the one most listeners come back to first. Shreya Ghoshal, M. Jayachandran sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The voice of Shreya Ghoshal carries Mukkuthi effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. 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 2019, Mukkuthi felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

At 4:13, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.