Pulariyil Ilaveyil by Sithara Krishnakumar, Akbar Khan

Pulariyil Ilaveyil is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Sumesh Somasundhar sets the tone from the very first bar — it is clear from the opening notes that this song means business.

What sets this recording apart is how Sithara Krishnakumar, Akbar Khan handles the emotional weight — never overplaying, never holding back. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

At 3:59, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.