Theyyare Thaka by Polson Thannikkal

Theyyare Thaka arrived from the Theyyare Thaka album and quickly became one of the most replayed tracks of 2020. Polson Thannikkal built the instrumental foundation carefully here — every element earns its place in the mix.

The voice of Polson Thannikkal carries Theyyare Thaka effortlessly, which is the highest compliment a song can give its singer. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

The song dates from 2020, but nothing about it sounds dated — the emotions it captures are not tied to a moment. Listeners have described the experience of Theyyare Thaka differently — romantic, melancholic, uplifting — which suggests the song is large enough to hold many truths.

At 6:03, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like Theyyare Thaka are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.