Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra OTT Release – Dulquer Salmaan Clears the Air on Streaming Date of Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Blockbuster
Dulquer Salmaan confirms that Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra will not hit OTT anytime soon. The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer has set new box office records and fans now await Chapter 2.
Dulquer Salmaan confirms no immediate OTT release for Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan.
Malayalam cinema’s latest sensation, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, continues to dominate the box office weeks after its release. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as the first female superhero in Malayalam films, the Dominic Arun directorial has set new records, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam movie ever. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, the fantasy-action drama has already surpassed Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan in collections, sparking massive buzz about its OTT release.
Dulquer Salmaan on OTT Release Rumours
As speculation mounted regarding the film’s digital debut, Dulquer took to social media to put an end to the chatter. He clarified:
- “Lokah isn’t coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements!”
- His statement came after several unverified reports suggested the movie’s OTT date had been finalised. For now, fans eager to watch Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra will have to experience it on the big screen.
Lokah’s Box Office Rampage
The film has been unstoppable at the ticket window. According to early box office reports (Sacnilk.com):
- Week 1: ₹54.7 crore
- Week 2: ₹47 crore
- Week 3: ₹27.2 crore
- Day 23: ₹1.7 crore
- Day 24: ₹3.25 crore
- Day 25: ₹4 crore
With a total collection of ₹137.75 crore, the movie is inching closer to the ₹140 crore milestone in India alone.
Cast and Storyline
Kalyani Priyadarshan plays Chandra, a mysterious woman entangled in Bengaluru’s underworld of organ trafficking. The film blends mythology, fantasy, and crime to build a never-before-seen Malayalam superhero universe.
- Naslen plays the male lead.
- Dulquer Salmaan appears in a cameo as Charlie, a sword-wielding ninja.
- Tovino Thomas takes on the role of a goblin-like character, Chathan/Michael.
- Anna Ben, Sunny Wayne, Sam Mohan, and others play key supporting roles.
- Mammootty lends his voice to Moothon, a mystical character.
Why Lokah Is a Game-Changer
From breathtaking action sequences and rich visual effects to its gripping background score, the film has raised the bar for Malayalam fantasy cinema. With mythical clans, warriors, and supernatural elements, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra appeals strongly to younger audiences and superhero fans alike.
What’s Next?
The roaring success of Part 1 has fans eagerly waiting for Lokah: Chapter 2. While there’s no official announcement yet, expectations are sky-high for the continuation of this groundbreaking superhero saga.
