The first single from Mohanlal’s upcoming film Athimanoharam, titled “Sundara Ravanan,” was released on November 1, 2026, coinciding with Kerala Piravi Day. The track marks another collaboration between the superstar and veteran singer M.G. Sreekumar, a pairing that has historically delivered massive musical hits in Mollywood. Composed by Jakes Bejoy with lyrics by B.K. Harinarayanan, the song serves as a character introduction for Mohanlal’s role as police sub-inspector T.S. Lovelajan, establishing his persona, charm, and everyday balance.
“Sundara Ravanan” resists being boxed into a single traditional lane, operating instead as a hybrid track that crosses multiple styles. Its primary genre is folk-fusion—a festive naadan pattu fusion—built on fast-paced percussion and celebratory brass elements designed to play out vividly during theatrical screenings. The devotional overtones are unmistakable, with the lyrics weaving in references to Lanka and Ravanan, aligning with the “Ravanan” motif in the title. What makes the track particularly interesting is how Jakes Bejoy modernizes the folk-heavy foundation with crisp electronic basslines and progressive mixing, ensuring it appeals to younger audiences without losing its traditional soul. M.G. Sreekumar’s vocals bring a familiar warmth and energy to the proceedings, his voice carrying the celebratory spirit of the composition with the ease of a veteran who knows exactly how to elevate a mass hero introduction number.
The song arrives at a moment of significant anticipation for Athimanoharam. Directed by Tharun Moorthy and produced by Ashiq Usman Productions, the film reunites Mohanlal with the director and composer following the blockbuster success of Thudarum. It also marks Meera Jasmine’s return as Mohanlal’s leading lady after several years, and the song’s visuals offer glimpses of their on-screen chemistry alongside the police procedural backdrop. With a Christmas theatrical release locked for December 24, 2026, “Sundara Ravanan” functions as both a musical treat and a strategic promotional move—introducing audiences to Lovelajan’s world while generating the kind of festive buzz that a Mohanlal release commands.
For fans of Malayalam film music, the track is a reminder of why the Mohanlal–M.G. Sreekumar combination remains so beloved. It doesn’t attempt to be a soulful melody or a pathbreaking experimental piece; instead, it embraces its role as a rousing, devotional-tinged character anthem and executes it with confidence. Whether it becomes a lasting chartbuster or simply a memorable cinematic moment will depend on how it plays within the film’s narrative, but as a standalone release, “Sundara Ravanan” succeeds in building anticipation for what Tharun Moorthy and Mohanlal have crafted together this Christmas.
