Neeyaranennariyan by Abid Nilambur

There is an honesty to Neeyaranennariyan that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. What makes Neeyaranennariyan musically distinctive is the composition by Abid Nilambur, Shafi Kollam, which balances simplicity with depth.

Abid Nilambur inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

2026 marked the release of Neeyaranennariyan, and Neeyaranennariyan was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. Listeners have described the experience of Neeyaranennariyan differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

The 6:20 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.