The Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has been well-received by audiences, earning Rs 2.60 crore net across India on its opening day. The film introduces Malayalam cinema's first female superhero and has garnered enthusiasm from viewers. Kalyani Priyadarshan's commanding screen presence has been praised, and the supporting cast, including Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan, adds depth to the story.
The Telugu version of the film, Kotha Lokha, was initially set to release today, on August 29, but due to unresolved issues, the early morning shows were cancelled. Although the shows briefly appeared on ticketing portals, they were quickly removed.
Production house Sithara Entertainments announced that due to content delivery issues morning and matinee shows of Kotha Loka were cancelled and the film will release in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana from evening shows.