Vidaparayum by Ragesh Krishnan Kurampala, Dr Ankush G Thattayil

Ragesh Krishnan Kurampala, Dr Ankush G Thattayil has delivered memorable performances before, but Vidaparayum sits comfortably among the very best. Behind the melody is the work of Ragesh Krishnan Kurampala, Dr Ankush G Thattayil, whose composition choices give Vidaparayum its distinctive texture.

Ragesh Krishnan Kurampala, Dr Ankush G Thattayil 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 was a strong year for Malayalam music, and Vidaparayum was among the reasons why. The emotional register of Vidaparayum is wide enough to fit celebration and solitude equally well.

The concision of Vidaparayum — just 3:07 — is part of what makes it work. There is nothing here that should not be. This is music that holds up — not because it is perfect, but because it is honest, and honesty in a song is irreplaceable.