Sundharimar by Anjali Warrier

Sundharimar is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Behind the melody is the work of Balamurali, whose composition choices give Sundharimar its distinctive texture.

The voice of Anjali Warrier carries Sundharimar effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The song is tied to a talented ensemble cast, whose presence gives Sundharimar a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

Released in 2020, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. There is a quality to Sundharimar that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

The 2:59 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. For anyone yet to hear Sundharimar, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.