Thornidathe by Sreehari K, Ajeesh Dasan

Released as part of Thornidathe, Thornidathe announced itself as a standout the moment it reached listeners. The music, composed by Sreehari K, Ajeesh Dasan, carries the song forward with a confidence that matches the performance.

Sreehari K, Ajeesh Dasan's vocal here has a quality that is difficult to describe but impossible to miss — it simply feels true. The chemistry of a talented ensemble cast is embedded in every moment of Thornidathe, making it as much a performance as a song.

2020 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Thornidathe was among the reasons why. Some music is background. Thornidathe demands attention — not aggressively, but in the way a good conversation does.

Running to 3:42, the song is exactly as long as it needs to be, which is the hardest length for a songwriter to find. For anyone yet to hear Thornidathe, the experience ahead is a good one. For those returning, it will be as good as they remember.