The 1980s and early 90s are often called the of Malayalam film music, characterized by soulful melodies, poetic lyrics, and the dominance of legendary artists like K.J. Yesudas , K.S. Chithra , and S. Janaki .
The 1980s was a golden era for Malayalam music, with a plethora of talented singers, composers, and lyricists contributing to the industry. From 1980 to 1990, Malayalam music saw a significant transformation, with the emergence of new voices and styles. The 1980s and early 90s are often called
( His Highness Abdullah ) – Raveendran Master’s brilliance in integrating Carnatic classical music into mainstream film. Janaki
– Nakhakshathangal (1986) : A National Award-winning track for K.S. Chithra , composed by Bombay Ravi. Legendary Artists of the Era The music of this decade was shaped by a few key figures: Singers : The male vocals were dominated by K.J. Yesudas , while M.G. Sreekumar and G. Venugopal ( His Highness Abdullah ) – Raveendran Master’s
: Features a dedicated Best of 80s - Malayalam playlist containing over 25 top tracks.