Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves (2026)

Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama.

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.

TMDB records an audience rating of 0.0/10.

Release date: January 16, 2026 · Runtime: 78 minutes · Original language: Malayalam

Director: Abhilash Babu · Cast: Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Surya S, Aparna Asok

Genres: Drama