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Top Malayalam Tracks to Enrich Your Onam 2026 Playlist
✍️ News18
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 10:33 AM
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News18 has compiled a selection of popular Malayalam songs ideal for celebrating Onam 2026.
The cultural festival of Onam, celebrated across Kerala, will be marked in 2026 with a fresh musical lineup recommended by News18. The portal’s editorial team has shortlisted a mix of evergreen classics and recent chart‑busters that capture the festive spirit. Songs ranging from traditional folk tunes to contemporary film numbers are highlighted, allowing families to curate a lively playlist for the holiday period.
Listeners are encouraged to blend nostalgic tracks such as "Harimuraleeravam" with newer releases that feature modern arrangements, ensuring the music appeals to both older and younger generations. The curated list aims to complement customary Onam rituals like the “Pookalam” and “Onasadya”, adding a melodic backdrop to the celebrations.
By focusing exclusively on Malayalam music, News18 underscores the genre’s role in reinforcing regional identity during the festival. The recommendations are available on the website, where users can stream or download the songs to suit their personal festive schedule.
Listeners are encouraged to blend nostalgic tracks such as "Harimuraleeravam" with newer releases that feature modern arrangements, ensuring the music appeals to both older and younger generations. The curated list aims to complement customary Onam rituals like the “Pookalam” and “Onasadya”, adding a melodic backdrop to the celebrations.
By focusing exclusively on Malayalam music, News18 underscores the genre’s role in reinforcing regional identity during the festival. The recommendations are available on the website, where users can stream or download the songs to suit their personal festive schedule.