Punjiriyil by M. A. Gafoor

The Punjiriyil album has several strong tracks, but Punjiriyil is the one most listeners come back to first. M. A. Gafoor, Abid Kannur, Rasak has a history of strong work, and the music on Punjiriyil is among the most memorable of it.

The performance by M. A. Gafoor is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. On screen, a talented ensemble cast bring the emotional world of the song to life in a way that enhances rather than competes with the music.

When it came out in 2026, Punjiriyil felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. 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 4:30, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.