Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra OTT release date: Here's when and where you can stream Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero flick in Hindi

The box-office phenomenon from Malayalam cinema, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, is officially set for its OTT debut, with the highly anticipated Hindi dubbed version scheduled to stream on JioHostar (OTTplay Premium) starting October 31, 2025. In time for the holiday season, Dominic Arun's record-breaking superhero film—produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films—is set to reach a vast pan-Indian audience.

Record-breaking box office successes

The Malayalam film has surpassed the ₹300 crore milestone in worldwide receipts, solidifying its status as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Its popularity shows that regional Indian cinema, especially superhero and mythological films, is becoming more popular on a national and worldwide scale. By making the film available in several languages, the digital premiere hopes to take advantage of this momentum.

JioHostar has acquired the streaming rights, making the momentous production available in six different languages: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi. It will also be available in its original Malayalam version. To achieve the greatest impact in various language markets, the decision to release the film simultaneously in multiple languages on October 31, 2025, was a strategic one.

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Plot and thematic fusion

Kalyani Priyadarshan stars as the enigmatic Chandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli, a woman whose legendary history gets her enmeshed in a contemporary organ trafficking ring in Karnataka. The film stands out because of the way it expertly incorporates modern superhero tropes with aspects of Keralan mythology, folklore, and culture.

With Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a new and ambitious Malayalam superhero film world called Lokah is established. Salmaan asserts that the project meticulously plans to develop a local story-based film universe. Many critics have praised the film for its outstanding cinematography by Nimish Ravi, its high-quality graphics, the performances of the actors, and the film's broad world-building, which they say sets a new benchmark for Indian filmmaking in this genre.

Star-studded cast and cameos

The ensemble cast includes Naslen in a dual role, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Chandu Salim Kumar. The film also features notable extended cameos from major stars such as Tovino Thomas, Sunny Wayne, and Dulquer Salmaan himself. Mammootty also provided a crucial voiceover as Moothon. Thanks to JioHostar's digital launch, millions of additional viewers will be able to enjoy this spectacular film, which might be the first in a series with many chapters.

With a global opening of Rs. 6.66 crore and a first-week total over Rs. 100 crore, the film has had an outstanding run since its theatrical premiere on August 28, 2025. It is anticipated that the digital distribution would further establish it as one of the most successful Indian films of 2025.

FAQs:

Q: Where can I watch the Hindi dubbed version of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra?

A: You can watch the Hindi dubbed version of the Malayalam superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra exclusively on the streaming platform JioHostar (OTTplay Premium).

Q: When is Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra releasing on OTT?

A: The film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra will begin streaming on JioHostar (OTTplay Premium) starting October 31, 2025.

Q: In how many languages will Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra be available on JioHostar?

A: The film will be available in its original Malayalam language and six dubbed versions: Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi, for a total of seven languages.