Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has been receiving unanimous praise from all quarters across the country. Following its expansion to the North belt with its Hindi version hitting theatres across other parts of the country, the film is set to get wider coverage and collections at the box office. Following a host of celebrities praising the film, Priyanka Chopra has joined the bandwagon celebrating its one-of-a-kind superhero genre.
Taking to her Instagram stories, Priyanka Chopra shared the poster and wrote, “India’s first female superhero is here. Congratulations Dulquer Salmaan and the entire team of Lokah. This story has already been winning hearts in Malayalam, and now, it’s out in Hindi too. PS: added it to my watchlist already! Have you?"
Earlier, Alia Bhatt had appreciated the film saying, “Such a fresh blend of mythic folklore and mystery. So happy to see the love it’s getting. This is a step in cinema that I will always be eager to show my love and support for."
The Malayalam original, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead, released in theatres on August 28 and has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark at the global box office, setting a new benchmark for female-led South Indian cinema. Directed by Arun Dominic and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under the Wayfarer Films banner, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is positioned as the first instalment in a five-part fantasy franchise inspired by Kerala’s folklore. The Hindi version of the film was released on September 4.
The film features Naslen alongside Kalyani, with supporting performances from Chandu Salimkumar and Arun Kurian, while Tamil actor-choreographer Sandy appears as the antagonist. Actor Santhy Balachandran contributed to the additional screenplay and dramaturgy.
With its Hindi release, the makers are aiming to expand the film’s reach beyond the South Indian market, building on the strong response to its Malayalam version. The dubbed versions in Telugu and Tamil are also pulling in sizeable crowds.
