Lokah: Mamitha Baiju, Vineeth Sreenivasan cheer for Kalyani Priyadarshan film, over 130 shows added

Kalyani’s Lokah soars

• Kalyani Priyadarshan’s latest film Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra is winning appreciation from all corners
• Actors Mamitha Baiju, Vineeth Sreenivasan give big shoutouts to the Malayalam superhero film
• Over 130 shows have been added for Lokah in a clear sign of growing appreciation

Kalyani Priyadarshan is literally on cloud 9 after her first Onam release of the year, which opened to overwhelmingly positive reviews, with even industry colleagues applauding her efforts. Popular actress Mamitha Baiju and actor-filmmaker Vineeth Sreenivasan were among those who have cheered on for Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra. Amid this, reports also that over 100 shows have been added for the superhero film, which is helmed by Dominic Arun.

Mamitha Baiju, Vineeth Sreenivasan cheer for Kalyani’s Lokah

Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, released in theatres on August 28, 2025, along with Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam. Mamitha Baiju, who shot to fame with Premalu which also starred Naslen, took to social media to appreciate the movie and the performances of the lead cast. “Mollywood at its best, one of its kind” she wrote on Instagram stories. Terming Lokah as a great Onam treat, Mamitha further said that she enjoyed every bit of the film with some amazing visuals and score.

Also read: Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra Review: Kalyani Priyadarshan-Naslen's film cleverly revives Malayalam's iconic fable

Vineeth Sreenivasan, who directed Kalyani in the hit film Hridayam, was also all praise for Lokah. Calling it an absolute masterpiece, he said it is super fun and super inspiring. Tagging Kalyani he said, "I am super proud of you." He also gave a shoutout to Dulquer Salmaan for believing in the film.

More shows added for Lokah

As day 1 box office figures turned up, Lokah was found to be lagging behind the biggie Hridayapoorvam, which was expected. Hridayapoorvam had led both the advance bookings and the opening day figures, but Lokah is also closing in the gap as more shows have been added since last night. Over 130 late night shows have been added, according to reports, in a sure sign of growing acceptance.

FAQs

Q. What is the Lokah movie about?

A. The Lokah movie is about a mysterious woman named Chandra, who has to protect her loved ones. Kalyani Priyadarshan appears as Chandra in the role of a superhero.

Q. When will Lokah release?

A. Lokah released on August 28, 2025.

Q. Which Malayalam movies are coming out in Onam 2025?

A. Mohanlal's Hridayapoorvam, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen's Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, Fahadh Faasil's Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira and Maine Pyar Kiya, starring Preity Mukhundhan and Hridhu Haroon, will release in Onam 2025.