Navras Katha Collage (2024)

Navras Katha Collage 2024: an anthology built on nine emotions

Navras Katha Collage 2024 is a Hindi-language drama that borrows its structure from the classical idea of the navarasa, the nine emotions that Indian performing-arts theory uses to describe feeling: love, laughter, compassion, anger, heroism, fear, disgust, wonder and peace. Rather than telling one continuous plot, the film is described as a collage, a set of separate stories each tied to one of those moods.

The most unusual detail, according to the film's published credits and press coverage, is that Praveen Hingonia, who wrote, directed and co-produced the project, also takes on multiple lead characters himself. An anthology where one performer carries several faces is a demanding format, and it is the first thing worth knowing before you press play.

We have not watched the film, so this page is a pre-viewing guide built on public information, not a verdict on how well the idea works.

Release date, runtime and where to watch

Wikipedia and Bollywood Hungama give 25 October 2024 as the theatrical release date. One earlier regional news report had mentioned 18 October, so the later date appears to be the one that held. The film also had a festival outing before that: it was reported as the opening film of the India International Festival of Boston in September 2024.

IMDb lists the running time as about 143 minutes, which is long for an anthology, so expect a sitting that is closer to a full-length drama than a quick short-story reel.

On streaming, we could not find a confirmed OTT platform or digital premiere date in the sources we checked, so we are not naming one. If you are searching for where to watch, check the current listings on the major Indian streaming apps, and treat any claim without a platform announcement with caution.

Cast and crew: a familiar supporting bench

Alongside Praveen Hingonia, the credited cast includes Alka Amin, Sheeba Chaddha, Atul Shrivastava, Sunita Rajwar, Paritosh Tripathi, Dayanand Shetty and Rajesh Sharma, with several other names listed on the cast pages. These are actors who are widely seen in Hindi cinema and television, which suggests the segments lean on stage-trained, character-driven performers.

Behind the camera, Asif Chandwani is credited with the music and Ajay Varma with editing. The film is produced by Praveen Hingonia and SKH Patel under the Swardhrupad Production banner, with Abhishek Mishra credited as co-producer. In an anthology, editing and music carry extra weight, because they have to make each emotion feel distinct while keeping the whole piece coherent.

Since we have not seen the film, we are not rating anyone's work; this is only a map of who is involved.

What to expect and who it suits

Anthology films live or die on variety. If each of the nine segments finds its own tone, the format can feel like a showcase; if they blur together, a 143-minute length becomes a test of patience. That is the practical question to carry into this one, and it is something only a viewing can answer.

It is likely to appeal to viewers curious about Indian aesthetic theory, to people who enjoy actor-driven showcases, and to those who like small-scale Hindi dramas that sit outside the big-studio release calendar. If you prefer tightly plotted single-story thrillers, this is probably not your format.