Njanakum Poovin by Sithara Krishnakumar

Few songs from 2019 have held their ground as well as Njanakum Poovin, a track that keeps finding new audiences. Gopi Sunder has a history of strong work, and the music on Njanakum Poovin is among the most memorable of it.

Sithara Krishnakumar brings a warmth to Njanakum Poovin that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Njanakum Poovin, and Njanakum Poovin captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

2019 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Njanakum Poovin was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

Running to 4:26, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Njanakum Poovin has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.