Oruchilli by M.S. Baburaj

There is an honesty to Oruchilli that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. The production by M.S. Baburaj is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

The voice of M.S. Baburaj carries Oruchilli effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. 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.

The song dates from 2026, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. 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.

At 4:02, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Malayalam in recent memory — and the numbers agree.