Happy Birthday Anoop Menon: 5 songs featuring the actor

Anoop Menon is stepping into the mid-40s today. An actor, screenwriter, lyricist, filmmaker, the talented personality dons multiple roles in life. From beginning his career in showbiz through television to emerging as a popular actor in M-Town and later showcasing his talent in filmmaking and writing, Anoop Menon’s contribution to Malayalam cinema is definitely worth mentioning.
Along with being part of some exceptional films, Anoop Menon has also received the opportunity to be a part of some soulful songs. As Anoop Menon is turning 45 today, let’s take a look at some melodious songs featuring him.
Paalapoovithalil
The 2003 release ‘Thirakatha’ directed by Ranjith was one of the initial films, wherein Anoop Menon was able to show off his acting skills. The film told the story of a yesteryear actress, her journey to stardom, and the fall. Priya Mani played the role of the star Malavika and Anoop Menon played her love interest Ajayachandran. ‘Paalapoovithalil’ is an introduction to their love story. Rafeeq Ahammed has penned the lyrics and Sharreth has composed the song. Shweta Mohan and Nishad have lent their voices to the beautiful melody.

Neeyaam Thanalinu
Anoop Menon has always been choosy about the movies he picks and he has also landed the opportunity to be featured in many poignant songs and one among them is ‘Neeyam Thanalinu’. The song is from the 2010 film ‘Cocktail’. The romantic number features Anoop Menon and Samvritha Sunil. Anil Panachooran has penned the beautiful lyrics and Ratheesh Vegha is the music director. Vijay Yesudas and Thulasi Yatheendran have sung the song.

Mazhaneer Thullikal
Anoop Menon is a multi-faceted talent. He has unique acting skills and he is also good at scriptwriting and penning lyrics for songs. The actor himself has penned the lyrics for his film ‘Beautiful’. ‘Mazhaneer Thullikal’ is a refreshing rain song from the film. Ratheesh Vega is the music director and Unni Menon’s magical voice has made the song even more enchanting.

Kilikal Parannatho
The 2012 film ‘Trivandrum Lodge’ helmed by VK Prakash was a career-defining film for Anoop Menon. Anoop Menon was both the scriptwriter and lead actor in the film. ‘Kilikal Parannatho’ is a romantic number from the film, which was composed by M. Jayachandran and penned by Rafeeq Ahammed. Rajesh Krishnan has crooned the song.

Eden Thottam (Maaya Theeram)
Anoop Menon and Bhavana share great chemistry on screen. ‘Eden Thottam’ is a song from the 2014 film ‘Angry Babies in Love’ featuring Anoop Menon and Bhavana. Bijibal has composed the song and Anoop Menon himself has penned the lyrics. Nikhil Mathew and Rimi Tomy have sung the beautiful song.