Pranayam oru sundharam by Sabir Paaral

Pranayam oru sundharam is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Sabir Paaral, Firos Thamalssery sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

Sabir Paaral inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. Hearing Pranayam oru sundharam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Pranayam oru sundharam.

In 2020, Malayalam produced many songs, but Pranayam oru sundharam was one of the handful that genuinely cut through. There is a quality to Pranayam oru sundharam that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

Running to 5:15, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Pranayam oru sundharam, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.