Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the Malayalam superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, is set to release in Hindi on September 4, 2025. The news was announced by producer actor Dulquer Salmaan, and fans are excited about the upcoming release. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced under Wayfarer Films, the movie follows Chandra, a mysterious woman who discovers her hidden powers as a superhero in Bengaluru. She becomes entangled in a dangerous conflict with dark forces and an unyielding police inspector, drawing her neighbor Sunny into her world of supernatural events rooted in Indian folklore.
The film has been performing exceptionally well at the box office, collecting around ₹39.37 crore in India within six days of its release. Despite a modest opening with ₹2.7 crore on Day 1, the movie saw significant growth in the following days, with collections increasing to ₹4 crore, ₹7.6 crore, ₹10.1 crore, and ₹6.65 crore on Days 2, 3, 4, and 5, respectively. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has become the first female led South Indian film to join the 100 Crore club and is expected to join the 200 Cr club in its full run.
As for its digital release, Netflix is speculated to have acquired the streaming rights, and the film could be released on the platform in late September, with September 26 being the expected date. The OTT version will be available in multiple languages, including Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, allowing the film to reach a broader audience beyond Kerala.
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra features Naslen in a pivotal role, alongside special appearances by Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan. The film is part of a rumored five film franchise and has received positive responses from audiences. With its impressive box office performance and anticipation for its digital release, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is proving to be a game changer in the Malayalam film industry.