Mullapoo Narumanam by Faisal

Not every song from Mullapoo Narumanam lingers, but Mullapoo Narumanam is the one that stays. Credit goes to Musadhique Tanur for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Faisal understood what this song required and delivered it without excess — the restraint itself becomes the emotion. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Mullapoo Narumanam finds its musical expression here — Mullapoo Narumanam is where the film's heart beats loudest.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Mullapoo Narumanam was among the reasons why. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

The 6:40 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. For anyone yet to hear Mullapoo Narumanam, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.