Onninum Randinum by Shafi Kollam

Some songs are made for a single moment. Onninum Randinum is made for all of them. Credit goes to Shafi Kollam for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The vocal on Onninum Randinum is among the better performances Shafi Kollam has committed to record. 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 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Onninum Randinum was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

The concision of Onninum Randinum — just 4:34 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.