Phone by D Naveen, Manisha Sharma

D Naveen, Manisha Sharma has delivered memorable performances before, but Phone sits comfortably among the very best. Credit goes to Shivam Grover for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

The performance by D Naveen, Manisha Sharma is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

By the end of 2023, Phone had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. Some music is background. Phone demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 2:47, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Phone is a reminder that the best music does not need to announce itself. It only needs to be heard.