Nallavanam by Madhu Balakrishnan

Nallavanam arrived from the Nallavanam album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. The music, composed by Fr. Jose Tharappel, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

What sets this recording apart is how Madhu Balakrishnan handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. Hearing Nallavanam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Nallavanam.

2020 marked the release of Nallavanam, and Nallavanam was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is a quality to Nallavanam that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

At 4:09, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.