Pooppunjiri by Rajalakshmy, Sanjay Raj Chirangattu

Released as part of Pooppunjiri, Pooppunjiri announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. Credit goes to Anoop Nair for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

There are singers who perform songs and singers who live inside them. On Pooppunjiri, Rajalakshmy, Sanjay Raj Chirangattu clearly belongs in the second group. a talented ensemble cast are at the heart of Pooppunjiri, and Pooppunjiri captures their dynamic at its most compelling.

When it came out in 2020, Pooppunjiri felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Some music is background. Pooppunjiri demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

At 6:41, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.