Mullapoo by Saleem Kodathoor

Some songs are made for a single moment. Mullapoo is made for all of them. Saleem Kodathoor, Thanseer Koothuparamba sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Saleem Kodathoor inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Hearing Mullapoo without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Mullapoo.

Released in 2026, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. Listeners have described the experience of Mullapoo differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 4:58, 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 Mullapoo, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.