Thirumukham by Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath, Sreedharan Pillai S, Anuradha Bhat

Thirumukham is one of those rare Malayalam tracks that manages to feel both fresh and familiar the moment it begins. What makes Thirumukham musically distinctive is the composition by Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath, Sreedharan Pillai S, Anuradha Bhat, which balances simplicity with depth.

Perumbavoor G. Raveendranath, Sreedharan Pillai S, Anuradha Bhat brings a warmth to Thirumukham that no production choice could manufacture — it has to be felt, and here it is. The connection between a talented ensemble cast and this song is part of what makes it resonate beyond the film itself.

Released in 2020, it arrived at a time when Malayalam music needed exactly this kind of sincerity. It fits the playlist for almost any occasion, which is rare — most songs have a narrow emotional window. This one does not.

Running to 3:50, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. Songs like Thirumukham are the reason people fall in love with Malayalam music and never quite fall out of it.