Sayanthanam by Sujith Krishna

When Sujith Krishna recorded Sayanthanam, something special happened in the studio — and listeners have felt it ever since. Sravan S's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

The performance by Sujith Krishna is the centrepiece here — controlled where it needs to be, open where it counts. Hearing Sayanthanam without thinking of a talented ensemble cast is almost impossible for anyone who has seen Sayanthanam.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Sayanthanam was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Sayanthanam is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

At 4:51, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. For anyone yet to hear Sayanthanam, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.