With three nominations, lyricist Rafeeq Ahmed seems like a front runner in the category this year. But he faces strong competition from last year's awardee BK Harinarayanan as well as Sabareesh Varma, the brains behind the most popular song, Malare. Who will take home the trophy?

BK Harinarayanan - Manju Peyumee (Mili)

 A new-age lyricist with a penchant for soulful and melodious songs, BK Harinarayanan puts his philosophy into the lyrics of Manju Peyumee, a hummable romantic ballad. He has previously won the Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics – Malayalam last year for his work in the film, 1983.

Rafeeq Ahmed – Kathirunnu (Ennu Ninte Moideen)

 This love song by Rafeeq Ahmed for Ennu Ninte Moideen brings out a lover’s longing with full effect. He won his last Filmfare Award for Best Lyrics – Malayalam for the 2012 film, Spirit.

Rafeeq Ahmed - Oru Karimukilinu (Charlie)

Another gem in this category by Rafeeq Ahmed, this song showcases the wonderment and beauty of the art. The fast paced lyrics mesh well with the pacy music and the contemporary dance moves.

Rafeeq Ahmed – Padiyirangunnu (Pathemari)

 The mellow tune of the song and the ideas of separation made Padiyirangunnu a song worth listening to. Rafeeq Ahmed hits the bull’s eye with yet another soulful song.

Sabareesh Varma - Malare Ninnee (Premam)

One of the most popular songs of 2015, Malare almost became the love anthem of the year. Comparing a lover to a floret may be passé for some but Sabareesh Varma’s mastery at weaving beautiful words together to create this song speaks for itself.

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