Ore Oru Raja by Vijay Yesudas, Shweta Mohan

Ore Oru Raja works because it does not try to do too much — it finds one feeling and holds it perfectly. The production by M. M. Keeravani is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of Vijay Yesudas, Shweta Mohan carries Ore Oru Raja effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. For fans of a talented ensemble cast, Ore Oru Raja is one of those songs that immediately conjures specific scenes and emotions.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Ore Oru Raja was among the reasons why. 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.

Running to 3:27, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The track stands as evidence that Vijay Yesudas, Shweta Mohan and M. M. Keeravani, working together, are capable of something well above the ordinary.