2018 in Music: Top 25 Songs in Kannada

Vasuki Vaibhav, Sachin Warrier and trio of Ganesh-Kartik-Pradeep dominate an year populated by melodies and quirky numbers.


Namo Venkatesha - Quirky semi-classical fusion from S. D. Arvinda, complete with a satirical take on demonetisation.

Ee Saniha - Composer Vasuki Vaibhav goes behind this gorgeous melody crafted by Nobin Paul.

He Sharade, Karavali Song, Tooruttu - Vasuki Vaibhav's stunner of a soundtrack, and a must listen.

Manase - Eternally thankful to Arun Suradhaa for bringing back Nandini Srikar, and my god, what an accomplished singing!

Haniye Haniye - Cheery acoustic melody from Judah Sandhy, with a classical twist and beautiful rendition by Shreya Sundar Iyer.

Rangeride, Neene Nanagella - B. Ajaneesh Loknath's Latinate-flavoured Rangeride is every bit an earworm, with solid vocal support from actor Puneeth Rajkumar. Armaan Malik's singing, on the other hand, powers Neene Nanagella, making it an instant charmer.

Maathado Taareya, Yenammi Yenammi - Arjun Janya once again proves his tunes are as sweet-sounding as they are catchy.

Suggi Madona - Impeccably produced strings-laden folk number with a contemporary makeover from Poornachandra Tejaswi S. V.

Pisumaathige Thusu Saligege - Shiva Rajkumar and Manasa Holla join hands for a breezy melody from Hemant Kumar.

Jeeva Sakhi - An astounding, layered composition from Charan Raj, and a haunting combination of intense classical influenced arrangement coupled with a blissful flute outro by Varijashree Venugopal!

Neenondu Ashcharya - Lovely melody and an excellently orchestrated piece by debutante Amit Anand.

Romanchana, Yaakeethara Eno Hosatana - Where the trio of Ganesh Govindaswamy, Kartik Raman and Pradeep Pady conjure a soothing and effortlessly likeable soundtrack.

Mugulunage - A pleasant qawwali set to tune by Ashic Arun, and having Shreya Ghoshal can only be a big plus.

Yeno Hosa Nantu - Yet another Armaan Malik song, this time from Kiran Ravindranath, but indubitably melodious.

Dheemtha, Daariya Kaledukondide, Bhoomi Baana Kaadambari - Serene harmonies from Sachin Warrier that make for absolutely repeat-worthy listens.

Nee Yaaro Nanage - A beautiful semi-classical melody from Gurukiran, accompanied by Mahalakshmi Iyer's stellar vocals.

Ele Vayasina - It's a crying shame Manikanth Kadri is not around more often.

Premadoorina - Singers Chinmai and Anuradha Bhat take this euphonious ditty from Abhimann Roy to soaring heights.

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