September 22, 2025

Get ready, Malayalam cinema fans! Dominic Arun’s superhero blockbuster Lokah: Chapter 1—Chandra is rewriting history by roaring past ₹271 crore worldwide in just one month since its August 28 release. This power-packed film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, who have surely won hearts with their dazzling performances. But hold your horses before rushing to Netflix! A wave of OTT release rumours hit after Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam moved to JioHotstar exactly four weeks post its release. People buzzed that Lokah would soon drop on Netflix in many languages. Here comes the hero off-screen too! Producer and star Dulquer Salmaan dashed those rumours on X (formerly Twitter), boldly stating, “Lokah isn't coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry.” His production house, Wayfarer Films, doubled down by sharing a long list of theatres still screening this hit across Kerala. It’s clear—Lokah is here to rock theatres first! Fans loved the news, cheering comments like, “When a movie is theatrically performing, the OTT release should not be shared,” and suggestions to extend theatrical windows for a booming industry future. Lokah is not just one film — it’s the kickstart for a thrilling five-part franchise dreamed up by Dominic Arun. Kalyani Priyadarshan mesmerizes as Chandra, a yakshi or vampire figure. The saga continues with Tovino Thomas playing a goblin called Chathan in the next chapter. Rumor has it that Dulquer will dazzle as Charlie, an odiyan or shapeshifter, while Malayalam legend Mammootty lent his voice to the leader Moothon in this first saga. The Malayalam film world is buzzing with excitement! Stay tuned as Lokah’s universe unfolds, with theatres shining bright before it finally leaps to OTT screens. Keep your popcorn ready, because this adventure has just begun!

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