Actor Dulquer Salmaan has publicly praised singer Armaan Malik for his Malayalam playback debut with 'Mazhavillaye', the first single from the upcoming film 'I'm Game', calling the contribution ‘truly special’ and describing it as a privilege to have the singer bring ‘so much soul’ to the track. The song, composed by Jakes Bejoy, released ahead of the film’s scheduled worldwide theatrical debut on 20 August 2026.

Dulquer’s Heartfelt Tribute on X

Dulquer took to social media platform X to share his appreciation for Armaan’s vocals. “It’s such a privilege to have you bring so much soul and your own spirit to this track brother. Been your fan forever so this is truly special!” he wrote, signing off with ‘Lots of love always’. The post underscored a long-held admiration, with the actor describing himself as a fan of Armaan’s work even before this collaboration.

Armaan Malik on His Malayalam Debut

Armaan Malik, who has previously lent his voice to songs in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, approached ‘Mazhavillaye’ as a distinct linguistic challenge. He described Malayalam as particularly nuanced in its pronunciation and expressions, and said he gave special attention to the language while recording. When asked whether he kept Dulquer’s image as a romantic hero in mind, Armaan clarified that his focus remained on the character and the emotional arc of the story. “While singing, I think about the character, the situation and what the story needs emotionally from an overall perspective,” he said.

The Chemistry Behind the Track

Armaan did, however, acknowledge that Dulquer’s screen presence naturally aligned with the mood of the melody. “Dulquer has such a natural charm and such a lovable screen presence that it definitely complements a melody like Mazhavillaye. I’ve admired his work for a long time, so it was really special to finally lend my voice to one of his films,” he added. The track accompanies the on-screen romantic pairing of Dulquer Salmaan and Kayadu Lohar, with listeners responding warmly to its breezy, soothing quality since release.

About 'I'm Game'

Directed by Nahas Hidhayath, 'I'm Game' is set for a worldwide theatrical release on 20 August 2026. ‘Mazhavillaye’ is the film’s first single and has already built anticipation for the project’s full soundtrack, with Jakes Bejoy’s composition drawing particular praise for its melodic texture. The song marks a notable cross-industry moment, bringing one of Hindi music’s prominent voices into the Malayalam film industry for the first time.