Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves (2026)

IMDb 6.7/ 10 (3106 votes)

Country: India

Release: 2026-01-16

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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What is the release date of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves'?

Release date of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' is 2026-01-16 and 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' is considered to be one of the best movies released in 2026.

Who are the actors in 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves'?

'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' star cast includes Jeo Baby.

Who is the director of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves'?

'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' is directed by Abhilash Babu.

What is the Genre of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves'?

'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' belongs to 'Drama' genre. The making and authorized distribution of this film supported over 15,000 jobs and involved hundreds of thousands of work hours.

In Which Languages is 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' releasing?

'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' is releasing in English

What is the user rating of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves'?

The average rating of 'Krishnashtami: The Book of Dry Leaves' is 6.7 and it is based on 3106 anonymous votes. At Movierulz the rating comes from many sources like imdb, tmdb and rotten tomatoes, etc.