[2] Kajarya explores the issue of female infanticide, and was released commercially in India on 4 December 2015[3] to rave reviews and good audience reception.

[1] Deborah Young of The Hollywood Reporter found Kajarya to be "disturbing and engrossing" and said that, "A chilling social study of infanticide is brought to life through the viewpoint of two women.

It is both engrossing and abhorrent, addressing the issue of female infanticide with an astute understanding of the subject.

"[11] Namrata Joshi of The Hindu praised the director for her earnest and sincere effort but also criticized the film for being low on intensity.

The Hollywood reporter review said, "Kajarya is both disturbing and engrossing as it plunges the viewer into the heart of darkness in an Indian village.

Director Madhureeta Anand is a storyteller who interweaves the lives of two women – one modern, the other ancient."

Madhureeta Anand has consistently used her influence and films to advocate causes related to gender, sexuality and child rights.