THIRAKALU NURAGALU by Najim Arshad

Not every song from THIRAKALU NURAGALU lingers, but THIRAKALU NURAGALU is the one that stays. The production by Joshua Sridhar is understated in the best way — supportive without overshadowing the vocal.

Najim Arshad delivers the lyrics with a nuance that turns an already strong song into something genuinely moving. Featuring a talented ensemble cast, the song carries the weight of the film's emotional arc and delivers it with conviction.

2020 marked the release of THIRAKALU NURAGALU, and THIRAKALU NURAGALU was the track that ensured the album would be remembered. There is a quality to THIRAKALU NURAGALU that makes it feel like company — the kind of song you put on when words feel insufficient.

At 4:38, the track does not overstay its welcome — it says what it needs to say and leaves the listener wanting more. Songs like THIRAKALU NURAGALU are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.