Nabiyore Kandilla by Sifa Venniyoor

Nabiyore Kandilla arrived from the Nabiyore Kandilla album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. What makes Nabiyore Kandilla musically distinctive is the composition by Mansoor Kilinakkode, which balances simplicity with depth.

The voice of Sifa Venniyoor carries Nabiyore Kandilla effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Nabiyore Kandilla is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

When it came out in 2020, Nabiyore Kandilla felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. There is no right time to listen to Nabiyore Kandilla. There is only the moment you press play and realise it was the right choice.

At 6:24, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Nabiyore Kandilla are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.