Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves
(2026) · Film
Release
16 Jan 2026
Runtime
1h 18m
Director
Abhilash Babu
Producer
Anil Ambalakkara
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…
About the Film
Genre
Drama
Year
2026
Runtime
1h 18m
Language
Malayalam
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.
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About Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves (2026)
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves is a Drama film released in 2026, directed by Abhilash Babu and produced by Anil Ambalakkara. The film is in the Malayalam language, making it a part of the film industry — the Indian language cinema based in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
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 ima…
At the box office, Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was declared a Released, grossing a total collection of TBA.
The film stars Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Surya S, Aparna Asok and 4 others.
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What is Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves movie 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 fu
Who are the main cast of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?▼
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves features Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Surya S, Aparna Asok, Kenshin in the lead and supporting roles.
What is the box office verdict of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?▼
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was declared a Released at the box office, collecting a total of TBA.
Who directed Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?▼
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was directed by Abhilash Babu, produced by Anil Ambalakkara and released in 2026.
What is the release date of Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?▼
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was released on 16 January 2026.
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