Lokah - Chapter 1 Chandra: Star cameos to woman superhero, here’s why you should watch Kalyani Priyadarshan-led Malayalam film

Key Points

• Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra is an upcoming Malayalam film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role alongside Naslen 
• The film, helmed by Dominic Arun and co-scripted by Santhy Balachandran, is set to release in theatres for Onam 2025
• From featuring star cameos to being the first woman superhero film in Malayalam, here are the reasons to watch Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra in theatres

Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in the lead roles, is truly promises to be one of a kind Malayalam film. Touted to be the first woman superhero film in Malayalam, Lokah is said to be brimming with quite a number of surprises, including cameos by Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas. Helmed by Dominic Arun, Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra releases in theatres for Onam 2025 and here’s why you should watch Kalyani Priyadarshan-led Malayalam film.

Reasons to watch Kalyani’s Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra

Malayalam gets its first woman superhero

Kalyani Priyadarshan stars as Chandra in the Lokah, which is hailed as the first female superhero film in Malayalam. The teaser has already sparked excitement among fans, with many speculating that Kalyani would be seen as a vampire. The actress, who has mainly played bubbly characters on screen, takes a more intense avatar and will be seen in action scenes too.

Star cameos in Lokah

Actor Dulquer Salmaan has produced Lokah, and he is expected to make a cameo in the film. There are also speculations that actor Tovino Thomas, who played a superhero in Minnal Murali, will also be making a brief experience. The teaser once again has fueled speculation of cameos by these stars.

Lokah first part of franchise

The title says Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra, and reports says that the 2025 film is the first part of a superhero universe that the makers are planning to develop. Some reports claim that it would be a six-part franchise, though the makers have not officially confirmed it. Naslen plays the other lead role in Lokah, and it is not known if he would lead the next chapter.

Scripted by actress Santhy Balachandran

Actress Santhy Balachandran turns screenwriter for Lokah, co-scripting the film along with director Dominic Arun. The duo had earlier worked together in Santhy’s debut acting film Tharangam. It would be interesting to note how Santhy has created the world of Lokah and the woman superhero in Malayalam.

Also read: Lokah Chapter One: Chandra director on creating woman superhero film with Kalyani Priyadarshan: ‘Plot and the characters were…’ 

FAQs

Q. Who is the producer of Lokah Chapter 1?

A. Lokah Chapter 1 is produced by actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films.

Q. Which super superhero movie is Kalyani Priyadarshan?

A. Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero movie is Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra

Q. Is Kalyani Priyadarshan married or not?

A. No, Kalyani Priyadarshan is not married. There were rumours about her marriage after a photo from a shooting set went viral, but these are false