(L to R) Parvathy Thiruvothu, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Santhy Balachandran from the sets of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra 
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Parvathy Thiruvothu praises Lokah's women power: Santhy Balachandran's gaze, Kalyani Priyadarshan's grit

Parvathy Thiruvothu's appreciation comes as the Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra continues to dominate the Onam box office

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Actor Parvathy Thiruvothu has added her voice to the growing chorus of appreciation for the Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Taking to Instagram, she shared a story praising the work of the film's additional screenplay writer Santhy Balachandran and Kalyani, two major women forces behind the film.

“@santhybee kudos to your work in the creation of Lokah. Locked and hooked in each arc and well, there is always what I believe what your unique gaze brings to this story!” she wrote, alongside a series of clapping emojis. Turning her attention to Kalyani, Parvathy was equally effusive: “@kalyanipriyadarshan biggest hugs to you! Embodying the myth. The legend. The ‘truth’. Chandra lives among us now thanks to your grit and hard work!” she added.

Parvathy Thiruvothu's Instagram story praising Kalyani Priyadarshan's Lokah Chanpter 1: Chandra

The Ullozhukku actor's appreciation comes as Dominic Arun’s fantasy adventure continues to dominate the Onam box office, drawing packed houses across Kerala and beyond. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his Wayfarer Films banner, Lokah has been hailed as a landmark for Malayalam cinema, blending superhero spectacle with Kerala's beloved folklore. With fans, critics, and industry colleagues all weighing in with glowing praise, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is fast cementing its reputation as one of the season’s defining cultural events.

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