It is important to distinguish from another legendary singer, K. S. Chithra. While K. S. Chithra is known for playback singing in Malayalam and Tamil cinema, Chithra Namboodiri is predominantly a classical and devotional artist. The similarity in the first name often leads to confusion, but their musical genres are distinct.
In an era of fast-paced music, she dares to sing slowly. Her vilambit kritis (slow-paced compositions) are famous for allowing a single note to hang in the air, creating a meditative atmosphere. chithra namboodiri