Othu Chernonnay by Rakesh

Othu Chernonnay is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. What makes Othu Chernonnay musically distinctive is the composition by Vinod, which balances simplicity with depth.

The performance by Rakesh is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Othu Chernonnay finds its musical expression here — Othu Chernonnay is where the film's heart beats loudest.

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

Running to 4:51, 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.