Rari by Thajudheen Vadakara

Rari arrived from the Rari album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Sayan S has a history of strong work, and the music on Rari is among the most memorable of it.

Thajudheen Vadakara inhabits this song completely, making every phrase feel like it was written specifically for this voice. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Rari, making it as much a performance as a song.

By the end of 2020, Rari had moved well beyond its original audience and into everyday playlists. There is a quality to Rari that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The 5:32 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. For anyone yet to hear Rari, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.