Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a Malayalam superhero film directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan.
Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a Malayalam superhero film by Dominic Arun, produced by Dulquer Salmaan
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Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a Malayalam-language Indian superhero film directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan. The movie stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role. It's now the all-time highest grosser in Malayalam. The film is a mashup of action, fantasy and crime myth. Its world-building and visual language endeared it to fans. And with Lokah being a woman superhero, it is considered to be a new milestone in Malayalam cinema. It was released on August 28, 2025, in theatres.
The date of release on OTT is still not announced, and Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra is still in theatres. Interestingly, the film's producer Dulquer Salmaan on X revealed that the movie is not coming on the OTT platforms anytime soon. He also urged the users to ignore the fake news and wait for the official announcements. This confirms that the movie might not be available on any OTT platforms in the near future.
In the trailer, supernatural powers, a dark visual palette and a mysterious protagonist were showcased. Chandra moves to Bengaluru, and she works the night shift. Bizarre things occur around her, and she finds herself entangled in a war against an organ-trafficking gang. Gradually, you learn about her supernatural abilities. Chandra becomes, in the end, a kind of force for justice. The film also contains post-credit scenes that introduce subsequent chapters of the Lokah universe.
Kalyani Priyadarshan appears as Chandra, whose role is subsequently revealed to be a mythical Yakshi. Naslen is Sunny, the male lead. The film also features Sandy Master, Arun Kurian and Chandu Salimkumar in supporting roles. Dulquer Salmaan, Tovino Thomas, Anna Ben and others have cameos. Directed by Dominic Arun, the film has also been co-written by Santhy Balachandran.
The movie has garnered strong reviews and huge box-office results. It then became the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. The IMDb rating of the film is 8.1 out of 10.
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