Thirakalethire Vannalum by Vineeth Sreenivasan

Thirakalethire Vannalum is the kind of song that earns its place in a playlist and then refuses to leave. Credit goes to Anand Madhusoodanan for a score that understands exactly what the song needs and nothing more.

Vineeth Sreenivasan brings a warmth to Thirakalethire Vannalum that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The song is tied to Jayasurya, Innocent Vareed Thekkethala, whose presence gives Thirakalethire Vannalum a visual dimension that fans of the film will always associate with it.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Thirakalethire Vannalum was among the reasons why. The mood of the track shifts subtly as it progresses, giving even a single listen a sense of journey.

At 2:02, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. It is, at the end of it, a very good song — and sometimes that is the only explanation that matters.