| Krishnashtami: the book of dry leaves | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Abhilash Babu |
| Screenplay by | Abhilash Babu |
| Story by | Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon Abhilash Babu |
| Produced by | Anil Ambalakkara |
| Starring | Jeo Baby |
| Cinematography | Jithin Mathew |
| Edited by | Anu George |
| Music by | Ouseppachan |
Production company | Ambalakkara Global Films [1] |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Krishnashtami: the book of dry leaves is an upcoming Malayalam language experimental still image film conceived and directed by Abhilash Babu for producer Anil Ambalakkara. [2] The film is based on the poem 'Krishnashtami' by Vyloppilli Sreedhara Menon which appeared in the 1958 collection 'Kadalkkakkakal'.
The film, India's first still image film [3] is a modern cinematic interpretation of the poem, starring Jeo Baby in the lead with many newcomers. [4] [5] [6]
Krishnashtami the book of dry leaves is the story of a few vagabonds arrested by the authority and their life in prison as well as their back stories and the ultimate tragedy happened in their lives on the Krishnanashtami day. [7] [8]
Director Abhilash Babu, who has already made Aalokam (2023) and Maayunnu, Maarivarayunnu, Nisvaasangalil... (2024), a film that was premiered at the 29th IFFK, [9] [10] [11] signed actor director Jeo Baby for his third film based on Vyloppilli's poem 'Krishnashtami'. [4] The film is conceived as a modern cinematic interpretation by the director. [12] The first look poster of the film was released on 9 March 2025. [13] The principal photography of the film started at Thiruvananthapuram, where major portions are canned. [7] Babu signed Ouseppachan as the composer of the film, that has 7 sound tracks with Ouseppachan, Vidyadharan and several new singers like Swarna [14] as playback singers. [5] [15] The film wrapped up its entire shoot at Poovar on 21 June 2025. [16] A special screening of the movie was organized by Banner film society on 30 November 2025 at Thiruvananthapuram. [17]