# Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves (2026)

Malayalam · Drama · Released 2026-01-16

Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves is a 2026 Malayalam drama film. It is directed by Abhilash Babu. Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Aparna Asok and Kenshin appear in it.

Director: Abhilash Babu
Cast: Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil, Aparna Asok, Kenshin

## Storyline
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.

## Common questions

### When was Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves released?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was released on 16 January 2026.

### Who stars in Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
Jeo Baby, Abhijith Chithrakumar, Sushama Anil and Aparna Asok star in Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves.

### Who directed Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves?
Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves was directed by Abhilash Babu.

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Retrieved: 2026-09-27