Liked Kalyani Priyadarshan's performance in Lokah? Catch other films with female superheroes in the lead

From Brie Larson as Captain Marvel to Dakota Johnson as Madame Web, watch more female actors wearing the superhero capes proudly in their films!

Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah

aIt's been ages since superhero films made a huge splash on the Indian screens, even with male heroes. The Malayalam industry still took the risk of making the first-ever female superhero in Indian cinema that surprisingly took over the box office within a few days. Kalyani Priyadarshan did absolute magic in Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra. This time, the female lead is not just someone's love interest; she's the one in charge of the story. If you liked Kalyani Priyadarshan in Lokah, watch more female superhero films with OTTplay Premium now!

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Female superhero flicks that broke the stereotype:

Captain Marvel

This film focuses on Carol Danvers’ journey of breaking free from society's oppressive control to embrace her inherent power, with her character Captain Marvel directly confronting the misogyny and limitations she faced as a woman. Actress Brie Larson emphasises the importance of representation in the action drama, allowing young audiences to see the diversity and power in female superheroes.

Madame Web

Dakota Johnson, who rose to fame with the Fifty Shades of Grey film franchise, portrayed the Marvel superhero Madame Web from the Spider-Man Universe. The film depicts the origin story of Cassie Webb confronting her past while trying to save three young women from Ezekiel Sims, who wants to kill them before they become Spider-Women. The character Madame Web was first introduced in The Amazing Spider-Man #210 in 1981.

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Wonder Woman

Lynda Carter was the first actor to impress with her mind-blowing performance as the Wonder Woman character in the 1970s. Later, Gal Gadot rose to fame with the character that presented a nuanced female superhero who is strong and competent without being overly sexualized or reduced to supporting roles. Gal Gadot has received critical acclaim for setting a new benchmark for female characters in mainstream cinema by emphasising empowerment and integrity.

Fantastic Four

Another Marvel superwoman that made a revolutionary change is Sue Storm/ Invisible Woman. The character was first played by Jessica Alba, making it instantly famous in 2005, later Vanessa Kirby portrayed Invisible Woman in the 2025 action drama. Sue Storm is known for her mastery of invisibility and psionic force fields. While her original portrayal was focused on stealth, her powers later evolved to make her one of the most formidable powerhouses in the Marvel Universe.

Black Widow

Scarlett Johansson has set a different level of fandom with her portrayal as Black Widow/ Natasha Romanoff. The character Black Widow was first introduced in the Marvel comic, Tales of Suspense, in 1964 as a Russian spy. Later appeared in the 2010 film, Iron Man 2. The character was created by Stan Lee, Don Rico, and Don Heck. Black Widow is famous for her assassination skills and became a founding member of Marvel's Avengers.

FAQs:

Q. Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra made how much money?

A. Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has collected Rs 94.57 crore within 14 days of its release in India collections. The film has made over Rs 200 crore in worldwide collections.

Q. Where can I watch Lokah Chapter 1?

A. Most reports speculate that the streaming giant, Netflix might buy the digital rights to Lokah Chapter 1.

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