Malayalam cinema has achieved a significant milestone with the release of ‘Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra’ on August 28, 2025. The film marks the industry's first attempt at a female-led superhero story, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the title role. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan, this ambitious project has entered uncharted territory for regional cinema.
The movie combines grand-scale production with cutting-edge visuals and introduces a genre-breaking concept to Malayalam audiences. Early viewers who attended the first day, first show screenings have shared their reactions on social media platforms, creating substantial buzz around the release.
Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra Twitter Review
First-day viewers took to Twitter to share their immediate reactions after watching the film. The responses have been overwhelmingly positive, with many praising the theatrical experience and technical aspects of the production.
Gururaj Youraj Sawant wrote, "One of the best theatrical experiences in recent times! Go watch it ASAP...! Amazing Superhero film with a female protagonist. Loved it! Don't wanna drop any spoilers. Yes we have a crazy super hero world #Lokah #LokahChapter1Chandra is just a glimpse of what's coming up... Saw it in #PCX will be watching again. The sound mixing is crazy try to watch at an atmos auditorium."
One of the best theatrical experiences in recent times! Go watch it ASAP...!
— Gururaj Youraj Sawant (@SawanthGuru) August 28, 2025
Amazing Superhero film with a female protagonist
Loved it! Don't wanna drop any spoilers
Yes we have a crazy super hero world #Lokah #LokahChapter1Chandra is just a glimpse of what's coming up...
Saw… https://t.co/GYKKdyLszt pic.twitter.com/onL7dLcdj4
User @shanwritehere tweeted, "Winner. Without wasting money on unnecessary stuff, they've made it grand. Make sure to watch it in the best theatre possible. Feels like watching it one more time just for Kalyani."
Winner🏆
— shan (@shanwritehere) August 28, 2025
Without wasting money on unnecessary stuff, they’ve made it grand.
Make sure to watch it in the best theatre possible.
Feels like watching it one more time just for Kalyani. ❤️#LokahChapter1Chandra pic.twitter.com/A57uZFqh0x
Another viewer, Rahul R, noted, "#Lokah was awesome...it is my kinda movie...Malayalam mythology meets superhero....Superbly shot, great music and really good #Atmos mix too. #PXL #Kochi experience was amazing. Flat version rocks #LokahChapter1Chandra #Naslen"
#Lokah was awesome...it is my kinda movie...Malyalam mythology meets superhero....Superbly shot, great music and really good #Atmos mix too. #PXL #Kochi experience was amazing. Flat version rocks 🔥🔥 #LokahChapter1Chandra #Naslen pic.twitter.com/Wwo8WSGRna
— Rahul R (@rahool360) August 28, 2025
The lead actress has earned particular praise from viewers for her performance as the female superhero. Social media reactions consistently highlight her screen presence and acting skills.
ArunKumar M stated, "#Lokah is a winner! But the real magic comes from #KalyaniPriyadharsan she steals the show with her charm & effortless acting."
🔥 #Lokah is a winner! But the real magic comes from #KalyaniPriyadharsan ⭐ she steals the show with her charm & effortless acting 💯✨ #LokahChapter1Chandra #LokahReview #Lokahthefilm #KP pic.twitter.com/It6OqaRzKg
— ArunKumar M (@MAK_ArunkumarM) August 28, 2025
Christy Cairns expressed excitement during the interval, posting, "Lokah First half done Wow visuals and story line Waiting eagerly for 2nd half #KalyaniPriyadarshan #naslen #LokahChapter1Chandra #DulquerSalmaan"
Wowww just amazing🔥 what did I just saw🔥🔥🔥 lokah- new universe began 🍿🔥
— Christy Cairns (@CairnsChristy) August 28, 2025
Marvel kind of movie from mollywood🔥
Onam thooki🔥🔥🔥🔥
Strictly my views🔥🔥🔥@kalyanipriyan @naslen__ @dulQuer @WayfarerStudios #LokahChapter1Chandra #Lokah #KalyaniPriyadarshan pic.twitter.com/c7PVl9qRVE
User @shinas__salam wrote, "One of the best first half ever in mollywood What a making What a goosebumps moments"
Another viewer described the experience as groundbreaking, writing, "Wowww just amazing what did I just saw lokah- new universe began Marvel kind of movie from mollywood Onam thooki Strictly my views"
One of the best first half ever in mollywood 🔥
— filmyenthusiast (@shinas__salam) August 28, 2025
What a making 🔥🥹
What a goosbumbs moments☠️🔥@dqsalman_online @dulQuer @kalyanipriyan@naslen__#LokahChapter1Chandra #LokahChapter1 #Lokahthefilm #kalyanipriyadarshan pic.twitter.com/drprWra80r
About Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra
The film features Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra alongside Naslen as Sunny Chandu. The supporting cast includes Salimkumar as Venu, Arun Kurian as Naijil, and Sandy as Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that producer Dulquer Salmaan and actor Tovino Thomas may appear in cameo roles, though official confirmation remains pending.
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