Sooryane by Najim Arshad

There is an honesty to Sooryane that separates it from most Malayalam songs released around the same time. Anil Johnson's arrangement gives the track a layered quality that rewards repeated listening.

Najim Arshad delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. The connection between Pranav Mohanlal, Aditi Ravi, Anusree, Lena Kumar and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

2018 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Sooryane was among the reasons why. It is the kind of track that works at full volume with friends and equally well in a quiet room alone — the mood adjusts without the song changing.

At 4:14, 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 Sooryane, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.