Chartbusters of 2024: ‘Illuminati’ takes Kerala by storm, ‘Eyy Banane’ becomes love anthem

The year 2024 saw Malayalam music thrive with fast-paced numbers and vibe songs dominating playlists. New-generation composers and singers delivered remarkable hits, setting social media and streaming platforms abuzz. Here are some of the standout tracks:

• "Illuminati" (Aavesham): Composed by Sushin Shyam and sung by Dabzee, this track, with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar, remains on YouTube’s top music video list. The film also featured the hit track "Armadham."
• "Angu Vaana Konilu" and "Kiliye" (ARM): With Dhibu Ninan Thomas composing and Manu Manjith penning the lyrics, these songs sung by Vaikom Vijayalakshmi and Harishankar respectively became instant hits.
• "Eyy Banane .." (Vaazha): A rap anthem composed and sung by Electronic Kili with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar, it emerged as one of the year's biggest hits.
• "Periyone" (Aadujeevitham): A.R. Rahman’s composition, sung by Jithin Raj with Rafeeq Ahammed's lyrics, was revered by fans.
• "Stuthi" (Bougainville): Sushin Shyam’s composition with lyrics by Vinayak Sasikumar became a visual and musical delight. Sung by Mary Ann Alexander and Sushin Shyam, the song garnered attention for its stellar performances by Kunchacko Boban and Jyothirmayi.
• "Nyabagam" and "Madhu Pakaroo" (Varshangalku Shesham): Composed by Amrit Ramnath, "Nyabagam," sung by Amrith and Sindoora Jishnu, gained immense popularity. "Madhu Pakaroo," penned and sung by Vineeth Sreenivasan, was equally cherished.
• "Vatteppam" (Mandakini): Composed by Bibin Ashok, with lyrics by Vaishakh Sugunan and vocals by Dabzee, the song garnered over 30 million views on YouTube.

2024 highlighted the evolving trends in Malayalam music, with innovative compositions and captivating performances winning hearts.