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Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra

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Critics Reviews

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Akhil Arora The Long Take Podcast 2d
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is perhaps the most overrated Indian movie of the year. Go to Full Review Tatsam Mukherjee The Wire (INDIA) Sep 16
In an age where it’s almost too easy for makers to give into preaching populist, regressive values – with the cop-out explanation that it’s what the audience wants – it’s interesting to see Arun’s film being mindful and deliberate about what it says. Go to Full Review Sarah Vincent Sarah G Vincent Views Sep 8
When Chandra is at full strength, the movie is unstoppable and delicious. Go to Full Review Athira M The Hindu Sep 2
There is richness on the screen in terms of production design, visual effects, and frames, but it is all done without compromising the script. Go to Full Review Sreeju Sudhakaran LatestLY.com Aug 30
3.5/4
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra may borrow familiar superhero beats, but its spirited execution, engaging performances and rooted world-building make it an exciting first step in a larger saga. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Ashwin Chidambaram Oct 4 One of the best I saw! Knew it was good with the buzz around it, but I didn’t see anything, expected nothing, and everything surprised me! The actions, visuals and Kalyani herself was amazing! The actor made the film grounded. I just wish the “universe” lives up to this hype! See more Shilpa Oct 2 Great world building, superb visuals. Best superhero movie to come out of India! See more EV Sep 18 Origin story done right, connecting to Indian roots however becomes a bit generic when it tries to be a MCU type spectacle See more Pauline Sep 16 LOVED THE MOVIE! BRING MORE MALAYALAM FILMS TO THIS SIDE OF TOWN!!! THANKS! See more DFT Sep 13 Slick camerawork but inconsistent plotting make parts of this female-driven mythic superhero film a bore. See more Bharathi K Sep 13 Wonderful movie! One of the best See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Dominic Arun

Director

Kalyani Priyadarshan

Actor

Tovino Thomas

Actor

Arun Kurian

Actor

Dominic Arun

Screenwriter

Dulquer Salmaan

Producer

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Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra

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Movie Info

Director
Dominic Arun
Producer
Dulquer Salmaan
Screenwriter
Dominic Arun
Distributor
FunAsia Films
Genre
Action, Fantasy
Original Language
Malayalam
Release Date (Theaters)
Aug 28, 2025, Limited
Runtime
2h 31m