Oru Manthari Polum by Wilson Piravom, Stephy Sunny

Oru Manthari Polum is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Joji Johns sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

The voice of Wilson Piravom, Stephy Sunny carries Oru Manthari Polum effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

By the end of 2020, Oru Manthari Polum had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is a quality to Oru Manthari Polum that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 7:38, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. The song continues to find new listeners, which is the surest sign that it was made with something genuine at its core.