Punjirithook by Ashiq Vavad

Punjirithook is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Ashiq Vavad, Thanseer Koothuparamba, Rajeeb Areekode built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Ashiq Vavad carries Punjirithook effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

Released in 2026, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. 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.

Running to 4:38, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Punjirithook are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.