The year 2024 has been a remarkable one for Indian cinema, particularly with the release of the Hindi Navarasa short films series by Akhila Krishna. Navarasa, which translates to "nine emotions" in Sanskrit, is a cornerstone of Indian aesthetic theory, and Akhila Krishna's interpretation of these emotions through a series of short films has been nothing short of breathtaking.
(writer-director) created a short film anthology titled “Navarasa: Nine Emotions of Being a Woman” (2024). Each film runs 10–15 minutes and focuses on a different rasa (emotional essence) as experienced by contemporary Indian women. The films are in Hindi with English subtitles, and they were released on YouTube (on her own channel, Akhila Krishna Films ) and later compiled as a single feature-length anthology on MUBI India . Akhila Krishna 2024 Hindi Navarasa Short Films ...
In late 2024 and early 2025, actress Akhila Krishna has gained attention for her leading roles in a series of short films within the anthology, available on the Navarasa Xtreme App . These short films explore diverse emotional narratives, often focusing on intense personal relationships and bold themes. Notable 2024–2025 Projects The year 2024 has been a remarkable one
Akhila Krishna’s 2024 Hindi Navarasa short films are not easy viewing. They demand patience, introspection, and a willingness to sit with discomfort. But in an age of algorithmic content designed to be half-watched while scrolling, these nine films insist on full presence. They remind us that emotions—even the ugly ones like Raudra and Vibhatsa —are not problems to be solved but landscapes to be inhabited. Each film runs 10–15 minutes and focuses on