Onnaam Kunninmel by Shankar Mahadevan, Santhosh Varma, Nadhirshah

There is an honesty to Onnaam Kunninmel that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Behind the melody is the work of Nadhirshah, Shankar Mahadevan, Santhosh Varma, whose composition choices give Onnaam Kunninmel its distinctive texture.

The voice of Shankar Mahadevan, Santhosh Varma, Nadhirshah carries Onnaam Kunninmel effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

By the end of 2026, Onnaam Kunninmel had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

In 4:06 minutes, Onnaam Kunninmel builds, opens up, and resolves in a way that feels complete rather than truncated. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.