Top Indian Songs of the week 27th July 2025

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Here are the best songs released in India across languages and genres for the week ending    27th July 2025

1. Carcasses

Written and Performed by: Kitanu

Language: English

Genre: Rock

Mood: Immersive 

There is a certain amount of expectation built in when I see some names and hear certain artists. Kitanu is one such band, and taking a bet on them is relatively easy. Their latest release is called 'Carcasses', and maybe it is named that way, referring to our inner chaos and the rotting of our souls like carcasses. Thankfully, Kitanu cleanses itself with such musical expression, and when you and I listen to such good quality music, our chaos and confusion vanish, too. 

The Sarod is stunning in sound, and its similarity to the Dobro (Resonator Guitar) is uncanny. That is why it probably works brilliantly in the rock genre like how Kitanu creates. This is a breathtaking ride, high on adrenaline with Rohan Prasanna's Sarod and Omkar's lead guitars battling it out from the get-go. Siddhanth Sarkar explodes onto the scene with his evocative vocals, but the showstealer is the humming elevated by backing vocals and the constant riffs on the Sarod and guitar. Pranav Wahi is the bassist. Rijul Victor who is the band's music producer, blasts away on drums as well. 

I love how Rohan performs with freedom as he creates the counterpoints in the background on the Sarod. It looks like a song that is speeding with no control, and we are headed for utter obliteration. Just then, a pause presents itself, and we are led into a zone of tranquillity. It feels like we are walking into a mystery room in a James Bond or a Pink Panther movie. Siddhant sings " Pretty lady, gently sleep, I'm walking out the door". And now we get the whole picture for the shift in tempo and tonality. Siddhant is improvising and exploring his range on vocals with consummate ease. The interlude on the Sarod that comes later is where Rohan shows style and class, almost like a very free-flowing, no-holds-barred Jazzy performance. Come for the vocals and stay for the instrumental exhibition. 

@siddhanthsrkr front @_pranavwahi bass @corridormusic @anu.draws @rohanprasanna @omkar_raghupatruni guit @kitanumusic

2. Porukaate

Composer: Afzal Yusuff

Lyrics: Yusuf Ali Kecheri

Vocals: Shreya Ghoshal and Quincy Chett

Music Producer: Sabu Francis

Language: Malayalam

Genre: Light Music

Mood: Romantic

Afzal Yusuff is one of those composers who tirelessly create original and soothing melodies, and at a pretty impressive run rate, too. He ropes in the nightingale, Shreya Ghoshal and then the song gets a treatment of immense quality and authenticity. The latter stems from Shreya's ability to sing in Malayalam with the fluency of a native speaker of the language. We have close to 50 seconds of an intro, and that itself doesn't happen too often these days. Josy's woodwinds and Mohammed Maqbool Mansoor's vocals lay the groundwork before Shreya makes the foray. The lyrics are penned by Yusuf Ali Kecheri, and the music production is done with class by Sabu Francis. 

The diction is so perfect that it makes every playback singer feel awe and respect for what this singer is capable of. Sumesh Parameswar is present constantly with his guitar. The ghamaks are strewn all over, and Shreya uses them generously to captivate us. The Violin solo by Francis Xavier and the flute solo in the interlude make way for the stunning voice of Quinchy Chett to lead us into the charanam. Quincy has this tenor that makes the listener feel safe and secure, like a lover in the partner's arms, as we listen to him singing. The second interlude carries this European flavour with the Accordion. The song's heart and core lie in the amazingly beautiful charanam. Emmanuel P. Varggees is the mixing and mastering engineer.

All along, I did feel some resemblances to "Nalam Vazha" by Maestro Ilaiyaraja, and Afzal tells me that there are primarily Thodi Ragam (Carnatic) influences in the melody. 

@shreyaghoshal @afzalyusuff @quincychett @parameswarsumesh @square.ft @josy_alappuzha 

3. Piya Aaye

Music & Lyrics: Shubhankar 

Singer: Kirti Killedar 

Language: Hindi (Traditional)

Genre: Contemporary classical

Mood: Immersive

We hear the stunning Sarangi solo, and we know that this is a melody that will invoke love, passion, and mesmerism thanks to Raag Bhageshree. Shubhankar is a very talented composer, and his ability to intertwine classical raagas and modern relevant sounds works immensely in his favour. On top of all these merits, he also brings on a very capable vocalist to deliver the lines, and in the end, we are totally. 

The song is written and composed by Shubhankar, and the lead vocals are by Kirti Killedkar. She is in terrific form, and all the mild harp strings are like strings that pull us and make us move like puppets to her singing. The gentle rhythms and flowy Keys are accompaniments in this song, where the heroes are the tune and the vocals. Rutwij Shirode is the music assistant. The interlude has the Sargams performed by Shubhankar, and some string arrangements accompany in the background, too. 

The use of the Tabla and rhythms in unison feels like a union of great and diverse styles, and as we heard further into the antara, kirti showcases her abilities with even greater depth as she sings "Manwa Tarse, Aasoo Bharse". The outro with the sarghams and aalaps in unison is a perfect way to end the single. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Ishaan Devasthali. 

@kirti.killedkar @shubhankarofficial__ @idevasthali @rutwij_shirode @wildbuffaloesent @melo.works

4. Raza

Written, composed and sung by: Gayathry Rajiv 

Produced by: Gayathry Rajiv, Crispin Netto

Language: Hindi

Genre: Light Music-Pop

Mood: Romantic

I recently featured Gayathry in a fine song for a Malayalam movie album, and one thing is for sure: she is a fine vocalist. Now, every musician must continually strive to climb the ladder of musical proficiency and expand their horizons. Gayathry Rajiv is doing exactly that as she turns into a composer and producer for this eloquent single. The melody is written by Gayathry, and she co-produces this with Crispin Netto. There are minor elements that remind me of Raag Shuddh Kalyan here, and it is a blessing for Gayathry that she is now working under the guidance of stalwarts Salim and Sulaiman, thanks to their label, Merchant Records. 

Crispin plays the rhythm guitar, and it is all about Gayathry's melancholy in that voice. I love the mild harkatein and the romanticism in her voice when she sings "Tere saath har pal bitaane ko dil taras raha hai". The humming in the interlude, along with the rhythms and bass guitar, is what elevates the song from just a nice melody to a ravishing pop. Sibi Mathew Alex handles all the additional programming. The verse that follows is all about the accompanying vocal harmonies in the background, along with the intriguing lines, and now I think I am hearing some shades of Raag Bilawal. The layers of backing vocals when she sings "sahara.. sahara ..sahara" are mesmerising. 

Shivs Narayan plays a very achingly beautiful solo on the Veena, and it reminds me of AR Rahman's interlude in "Netru illadha Matram" from the album 'Pudhiya Mugam'. Gayathry doesn't shy away from exploring her vocal range, and her ability to hit the high notes perfectly is astounding when she sings " tere bin mein kahanaa jahaan". The outro once again has the humming bit that I loved, ending the song with this is a perfect icing on the cake. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Christo George. 

@gayathryrajiv @merchant_records @crispin.netto @sibi_mathew_alex @salimsulaimanmusic @nidhi_ketan @shivansh.j @_shivs_narayan

5. Man Chala

Performed by: Saahel 

Lyrics/composer: Saahel 

Produced by: Saahel 

Language: Hindi

Genre: Pop

Mood: Romantic

I don't have any problem shouting at the top of my voice now that Saahel is a fantastic musician; all music lovers should closely track. It is no mean task these days to be consistently creating good music over multiple singles, and Saahel has been achieving it. Here is another fine single and what I love about this guy is that he goes solo and that shows great promise when a musician can write lyrics, compose a melody, sing and produce by himself entirely. We get a whiff of the Shehnai in the intro, along with the rhythm guitar and mild Piano.

Saahel has a very endearing voice, and he leverages it perfectly as we listen to " baaton hi baaton mein kho se gaye", and his ability to write these tender melodies wins hearts. The melody does sound a bit like Raag Hamsadhwani to me, and the heart swells in joy when he sings "jaane kahaan le chal, mukjhe kaarwaan" in the pre-chorus segment. The rhythms are simple, but I love the tempo and pop fusion here of western beats and a semi-classical aalap-laden melody. 

He is one artist who ticks all boxes for making good music, and very few understand that. The way he improvises on the "man chala re", I can feel my mind going places. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Ashish Raitani. 

@saahellmusic 

6. Sau Pehlu

Vocals: Dheeraj

Written and Performed by: Sanskari

Language: Hindi

Genre: Rock

Mood: Romantic

I heard this song recently by the band Sanskari, and it brought a smile to my face. The band consists of Rony Cyrus on drums, Karthik as the lead guitarist, Andy as the bassist, and Dheeraj is the frontman. Soothing with the opening humming in the intro, this soft rock song never gets out of your head by the time it ends. Dheeraj is silky smooth on his vocals with a tone to melt your heart. 

The soft but stylish drums keep the rhythm going, and when we get to "gehra gehra gehraaa hai", the song gets to a deeper part of your heart. The accompanying harmonies and lead guitar support are immense, especially when we get to this segment. The band must be congratulated because they have hit gold with this track and stuck to one of the most important rules of music, "write a good melody". The interlude is soulful with Karthik's solo on the electric guitar. 

They also go ahead and create an interesting bridge section, and overall, the song is catchy, groovy and addictive. Every one of these band members come son board to give this lush harmony. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Karthik. Stay till the end and make sure you get bamboozled by Karthik's guitar solo that fades away into the distance. 

@band.sanskari @rony_cyrus @joshua.sylvester3 @karthik_ch_a @dheerajsingslovessongs @vinyl__in

7. Pyaar Toh Tha

Singer – Abhiruchi Singh 

Composer – Abhiruchi Singh 

Lyrics – Abhiruchi Singh, Rahul Shah 

Music Production – Garvit Soni 

Language: Hindi

Genre: Pop

Mood: Pathos

Abhiruchi Singh is a singer-songwriter with excellent potential, and she excels here with her vocals, composition, and co-writing of lyrics alongside Rahul Shah. The song evokes mixed feelings of mild pathos, hope, and perhaps despair, too, which is also conveyed perfectly in the lyrics. Once we get to the chorus segment, the song gains traction as Abhiruchi's vulnerable delivery and the slow melody. The heart becomes heavy, and we can relate to relationships in our own lives when love alone was never enough. 

The highlight reel is "pyaar toh tha lekin, par pyaar hai kaafi kahaan, pyaar toh tha lekin, hai magar kaafi kahaan". Garvit Soni, the talented singer/producer, works on this project and he keeps the sound subtle yet succulent. The flowy Pianos and the humming work well as the interlude. The high-pitched line in the antara is where the heart starts beating faster, with the line " ab phisal rahe, rokh lein ya chod de unhe" and it has everything to do with the perfect vocals of Abhiruchi that connect with you emotionally. Is there some Bilawal Thaat influence in the melody? Maybe. The string arrangements add to the gravity of the situation.

The tracks are mixed and mastered by Garvit, and the recording engineer is Samir Dharap at Studio Input One. 

@abhiruchimusic @rahulshah.wav @lordaritra @rahulshah.wav @jayvijaysachan 

8. Kolin Nuniyil 

Composed, Produced & Arranged by: Anjana Rajagopalan (at Yazhiyam) Vocals: Kaber Vasuki 

Lyrics: Nagarajan Kannan 

Language: Tamil

Genre: Prog Rock/Pop

Mood: Immersive/Haunting

I see the name of Anjana Rajagopalan, and I know I am about to hear something stunning and fresh. She is the composer and producer for this well-appreciated movie called 'Mayakoothu'. This is the first song I have heard from this album, and subsequently, I'll also be doing a full album review soon. The lyrics are penned by Nagarajan Kannan, and Kaber Vasuki lends his voice and gives the song a dark texture with his delivery. The intro is all pumped up with MS Krsna's electric guitar riffs.  

Can you feel the demonic impact of Kaber's singing and writing? He immediately jumps across the other end of the vocal spectrum and in the higher Octave delivers this line with style " saavai kaatum kaalan naan thaane". Anjana handles all the rhythm programming, but every bit of intensity emerges from MS Krsna's guitar interventions, especially that haunting slow interlude. 

There is a drop in the tempo and tone as the Nylon guitar intervenes, and Kaber gives a more pathos-filled performance with "Maranam Ketkum". All the synths and keyboard programming is by Anjana, and one needs to keep the focus on the sleight of hand displayed by MS Krsna as he tantalises with the Nylon Guitar notes in the background. The backing vocalists are Monisha S Preethy, Kavitha Ilango and Roshni M. The tracks are mixed and mastered by Nitin Muralikrishna. Anjana is the recording engineer at Paramaathma Studio Vocal Production, with Swapnil Garg as Music Production Assistant.

@anjanarajagopalan_musician @kabervasuki @nagarajan.kannan @aishwarya_raghupathi @prorekhaa @dirbalajivenkatesanm @palindromamusic @mskrsnamusic @kavitha__ilango 

9. Avalanche

Vocals: Dhruv Visvanath

Written and Produced by Dhruv Visvanath & POP ETC

Language: English

Genre: Pop

Mood: Immersive

When I first started out writing about music a few years ago, Dhruv was one of the few indie musicians who made me realise that there is immense potential and stunning quality in all the homegrown music. I have always admired his vocals, his songwriting and overall sound design. 6 years hence, this guy is still killing it, and he is the source of one perennial Avalanche of good music. Dhruv co-writes and co-produces this with POP ETC. 

The rhythm guitar in his typical style in the intro and when he starts singing, it feels like Gospel, even without entering a church. Dhruv makes you connect with his heart as he writes, " Take my life at your expense, I could write to you, but it makes no sense". The use of the falsetto is beautiful as he makes it look effortless. Dhruv and POP ETC elevate the impact with the rhythms, keys, and there are moments where we feel breathless when Dhruv sings " I can breathe without you". 

It is like the stormy weather just ended at the end of the chorus segment. 

I love the introduction of the drums, harmonies in the second verse and now the song uplifts the spirits. 

@mrdhruvv @popetc

10. Ennile Ennile 

Music Composed, Arranged & Produced by: Sam C.S. 

Lyrics: Karthik Netha 

Singer: Sathyaprakash 

Language: Tamil

Genre: Light Music Pop

Mood: Romantic

The movie is not making any big waves, and the music is no exception. I liked this song alone in this two-track EP. The song is composed, arranged and produced by Sam CS, the words are written by Karthik Netha, and the vocals are by D Sathyaprakash. I love the acoustic guitar in the intro and the subsequent flute solo by Kiran. The writing is quite good by Karthik, with words that never try to be pedestrian and dull.

Sathyaprakash reaches for the higher pitch with such ease, and the melody keeps progressing beautifully as well. The combined effect of the rhythms and flute works well, and it gets even more catchy with Bala Subramani's Nadaswaram interventions. Are there influences of Anandhabhaiarvi Ragam? Maybe. The guitar solo -flute working in tandem in the interlude is where some Maesatro Ilaiyaraja-style magic happens.

The closing portion of the charanam, where we hear "un miozhigalai parati pizhaippene", sounds nice with accompanying backing vocals. The tracks are mixed and mastered by B. Thiru (Greenvalley Studios, Chennai), and the music production manager is K Mahima Chowdhary. The recording engineers are CD Anbumani and S Aakash Edwin (Psalter Record Inn Pvt Ltd, Chennai) 

@samcsmusic @dsathyaprakash @karthiknetha_official @b.thiru85