( Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu , 1984): A quintessential nostalgia track sung by K.J. Yesudas.
The following lists represent some of the most popular and critically acclaimed songs from this era. You can listen to curated collections on platforms like the Best of 80s Malayalam on JioSaavn or the 80s Malayalam Essentials on Apple Music . ( Nokkethadhoorathu Kannum Nattu , 1984): A quintessential
This decade featured iconic collaborations between composers like Johnson, Raveendran, and Ilaiyaraaja with legendary lyricists. You can listen to curated collections on platforms
| Song | Movie (Year) | Singer(s) | Music Director | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Padamudra (1982) | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | | Kanneer Kayalil | Ramji Rao Speaking (1989) | K. S. Chithra | S. Balakrishnan | | Hemanthamen | Amaram (1991) | K. J. Yesudas | Raveendran | | Thanka Thinkal | 90s Hit | K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar | [Various] | | Azhalinte Aazhangalil | Ayalum Njanum (1982) | K. J. Yesudas | A. T. Ummer | | Pranayamani Thooval | Godfather (1992) | K. S. Chithra, M. G. Sreekumar | S. Balakrishnan | | Manju Pole | Edavappathi (1988) | K. J. Yesudas | Johnson | | Kuyilinu Paattu | Ente Mamattukkuttiyammakku (1983) | K. J. Yesudas | K. J. Yesudas | | Ambalapuzhe Unni | Chithram (1988) | K. S. Chithra | Raveendran | | Vaisakha Sandhye | Nakhakshathangal (1986) | K. J. Yesudas | Bombay Ravi | here is a
That said, here is a , organized by year, for reference and legal listening.
, a massive hit sung by M.G. Sreekumar and composed by Kannur Rajan. Online Archives & Downloads