“Kandu Njan,” an emotional Christian devotional song, tells a story through images that touch on themes of faith, perseverance, and loss. This story tells the touching story of a family tied together by deep faith and love.
A family hit hard by tragedy is at the story’s core. Losing a father is an indescribable blow to a woman and her two children, who are the lifeblood of the house. As she brings her children up on her own after this tragedy, the mother demonstrates unfaltering resilience and an abundance of love. Her children inherit her unwavering faith, which has enabled her to persevere through adversity.
When the children face the reality of their mother’s untimely passing, tragedy strikes once again. Her son is hit the most by her departure; he falls into a deep depression and stops caring about music, which was his once-loved hobby. On Maundy Thursday, a day when we reflect on sacrifice and dedication, the story takes a turn. Here the daughter, taking on the role of caretaker, begins the core teachings of their mother: love and religion should be the foundations of their life.
Encouraged by his sister’s steadfastness and the lingering spirit of their mother’s resilience, the son finds a spark of inspiration. The memories, coupled with the solemnity of the season, stir him to pick up his pen once again. Through the medium of his music, he channels his grief and yearning into a soul-stirring song that speaks of loss but also of hope and renewal.
“Kandu Njan” is not just a song, but a journey of rediscovery and reaffirmation of faith. The siblings learn that even in the absence of their beloved mother, their faith in God and each other provides a guiding light. As Good Friday approaches, their story becomes a reflection of the sacrifices made and the grace that follows. It is a narrative that many find solace in, a reminder that through faith and love, revival is always within reach.
This song and its visual story stand as a beacon to all who face the darkness of loss, offering a musical embrace that resonates with the promise of hope and the everlasting strength found in faith. “Kandu Njan” invites everyone to reflect on the profound themes of Good Friday while celebrating the enduring spirit of love and the renewal of life.
Credits:
Directed By: Abin Alex Thekkummattathil
DOP: Joyal Joseph
Editor: Vishnu S Girish
Singer: Evugin Emmanuel
Music: A Sannjith Musical
Lyrics: Fr. Joseph Thekkummattathil OCD
Producer: Anu Abin Thekkummattathil
Production Controller: Harikrishnan V
Light: Harikrishnan Vk, Ashwin A S, Akash V Nair
Gimbal Controller: Jinto Abraham
Cast: Vasudev Vimal, Devika Aravindan, Renuka Mohanan Nair
Assistant Director And Screenplay: Muhammed Nihal
Assistant Director: Anandu V
Assistant Dop: John C Roy
Spot Editor: Alen Shibu Kuriakose, Mutekar Prathamesh Ramesh
Trailer Editor: Arshad CB
BTS: Adarsh Ns
Music:
Strings Performed By: Arioso Quintet
Violins: Sravan Krishnakumar, Subin Kumar, Nibu Mathew, Anil Antony
Violas: Sravan Krishnakumar, Subin Kumar
Cello: Albin Jose
Flute: Nikhil Ram
Vocal Harmony Male: Rithul Raphael, Arun Ashokh, Sebin Siby, Alen Tom
Vocal Harmony Female: Anju Abraham
Mixed & Mastered By: Sai Prakash
Recording Engineers: Amal Raj, Amal Mithu, Ajay Joy
Studios: Audiogene Kochi, M Lounge Kochi, My Studio Kochi, Amala Media House Calicut
Tech Support: Al Nishad
Special Thanks: Parents, Teachers, Friends
Location Credits: Santhosh Alex Thekkummattathil Family
Creative Hut Students: Arunkumar M, Adithya Narayanan, Aparna R, Asiya Sulthana S, Aswanth M G, Lakshmi Girish, Rohan Reji Sajan, S Athira, Aman S P, Architha B, Athram Rajashekhar, Daranagar Devika Bai, Dave Heet Kiran Kumar, Emmadi Pavan, Karthikraj C K, Mewari Umsong, Pandav Kavya Ajaykumar, Pilla Sampath Kumar, Sakunde Divya Hanumant, Sathish Kumar C R, Tejas Deo
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