“Arikilay” by K. S. Chithra appears on the album Communist Pacha Adhavaa Appa. Written by Chithra, the song features actors Zakariya and Nazlin Jameela Saleem. It begins by likening a loved one to a river flowing close by.

Arikilay
K. S. Chithra • From “Communist Pacha Adhavaa Appa”
Communist Pacha Adhavaa Appa’s Arikilay Lyrics Translation
The lyrics later compare this person to the ablution performed before daily prayers. The meaning of the ‘Arikilay’ lyrics is further developed by calling the beloved the “handkerchief of my heart.” This connection presents the relationship as a source of spiritual purity and comfort.
Arikilay Music Video
The song takes the form of a refrain which frames descriptions of shared time. A moment of affection is linked to reciting ‘Alhamd’, the opening of the Quran. This approach ties the bond directly to acts of worship.