Thakarkkam Covidine by K.G. Markose, Biju Kanjirappally, Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, Minmini, Cicily, Neelima Shiju, Scaria Jacob, Binu Antony, Hector Lewis

K.G. Markose, Biju Kanjirappally, Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, Minmini, Cicily, Neelima Shiju, Scaria Jacob, Binu Antony, Hector Lewis has delivered memorable performances before, but Thakarkkam Covidine sits comfortably among the very best. Biju Kanjirappally built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of K.G. Markose, Biju Kanjirappally, Fr. Shaji Thumpechirayil, Minmini, Cicily, Neelima Shiju, Scaria Jacob, Binu Antony, Hector Lewis carries Thakarkkam Covidine effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The story told by a talented ensemble cast in Thakarkkam Covidine finds its musical expression here — Thakarkkam Covidine is where the film's heart beats loudest.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Thakarkkam Covidine was among the reasons why. Whether it plays on a long drive, during a quiet evening at home, or through earphones on a crowded commute, the song meets the listener where they are.

The 5:23 runtime feels perfectly judged — long enough to develop its ideas, short enough to compel a second play. The staying power of Thakarkkam Covidine is not a mystery. It is just what happens when every element of a song is exactly right.