Ponnusakhi Ethina by Kannur Shafi, Rehna

The Ponnusakhi Ethina album has several strong tracks, but Ponnusakhi Ethina is the one most listeners come back to first. Behind the melody is the work of Kannur Shafi, Rehna, Noushad Kannur, whose composition choices give Ponnusakhi Ethina its distinctive texture.

The voice of Kannur Shafi, Rehna carries Ponnusakhi Ethina effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Ponnusakhi Ethina a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2026 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Ponnusakhi Ethina was among the reasons why. There is a quality to Ponnusakhi Ethina that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

At 4:39, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Ponnusakhi Ethina has earned its place in the catalogue of Malayalam music that genuinely matters. The listeners who found it early already knew.