Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
Jan 16, 2026 · 1h 18m
Director
Abhilash BabuOverview
The first still-image feature in India, inspired by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon's 1958 poem. It portrays marginalized lives held in an illegitimate detention centre, using dry leaves and storms as metaphors. An omniscient narrator from an undefined future recalls fragments lost to censorship, inviting others to complete the story. Through static images, memories, and voices, the film reflects on art, poverty, imagination, divinity, and power.
Cast of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
Crew of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
About Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
What is Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves about?
The first still-image feature in India, inspired by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon's 1958 poem. It portrays marginalized lives held in an illegitimate detention centre, using dry leaves and storms as metaphors. An omniscient narrator from an undefined future recalls fragments lost to censorship, inviting others to complete the story. Through static images, memories, and voices, the film reflects on…
When was Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves released?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was released on January 16, 2026.
How long is Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
Who directed Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was directed by Abhilash Babu.
Who is in the cast of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
The cast of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves includes Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Surya S and Aparna Asok.