Poomaaname by Nitin K Siva, Poovachal Khader, Shyam, Midhun Mukundan

Not every song from Abraham Ozler lingers, but Poomaaname is the one that stays. The music, composed by Shyam, Midhun Mukundan, Nitin K Siva, Poovachal Khader, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Nitin K Siva, Poovachal Khader, Shyam, Midhun Mukundan brings a warmth to Poomaaname that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2024 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Poomaaname was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Poomaaname is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

The concision of Poomaaname — just 4:23 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.