Sifatu by Ashraf Payyanur

Sifatu is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. Ashraf Payyanur, Thanseer Koothuparamba has a history of strong work, and the music on Sifatu is among the most memorable of it.

The vocal on Sifatu is among the better performances Ashraf Payyanur has committed to record. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

When it came out in 2026, Sifatu felt timely. Years later, it feels timeless. Sifatu is the song for the end of a long day when you want music that understands something without being asked to explain it.

Running to 11:53, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. It is, simply, one of the better songs to come from Malayalam in recent memory — and the numbers agree.