Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra is a Tamil movie that was released on August 28 2025. The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandhu Salimkumar and is directed by Dominic Arun.
Short Summary
Naslen, living in Bangalore, falls in love with Kalyani Priyadarshan, who lives in the house opposite his. One day, while rescuing her from a gang involved in organ theft, he is astonished to discover the supernatural powers she possesses. What happens next? Does Naslen’s love for Kalyani continue? Watch Loka – Chapter 1: Chandra to find out. on Jio Hotstar. Check out other new Tamil OTT releases this week to see what else is streaming.
Detailed Review
Sunny (Naslen), living in Bangalore with his friends, leads a carefree life of partying and fun. One day, Chandra (Kalyani Priyadarshan) moves into the house opposite his. She avoids going out during the day and only steps out at night for work. Naslen falls in love with Kalyani at first sight, though he begins to suspect her strange behavior.
Meanwhile, a series of organ thefts plague the city. During one incident, Chandra attacks a member of the gang, prompting them to target her for her organs and attempt to kidnap her. When Naslen learns this, he follows them to rescue her—and is shocked to discover that the woman he has fallen for is not ordinary; she possesses supernatural powers. What happens next? What powers does Kalyani Priyadarshan have, and how did she acquire them? Director Dominic Arun presents this as a human-centric superhero thriller.
Kalyani Priyadarshan delivers a completely different performance from her usual roles, maintaining a serious demeanor throughout, especially in the action sequences. Naslen plays it naturally, with comedic moments alongside his friends that bring laughs in theaters. His reactions—being amazed at first and then terrified by her powers—are well-executed. Sandy, as a villainous police officer, anchors the film with his performance, and the supporting cast also delivers strong portrayals. Cameos from Dulquer Salman, Tovino Thomas, and Subin Sekhar add additional flair.
Technically, the film excels: CGI, cinematography, action, and music are all top-notch. For a ₹30 crore budget, the production quality is impressive. Nimish Ravi’s camera work and Jakes Bijoy’s background score perfectly complement the story.
The first half of the film is thrilling and fast-paced, but the second half slows down due to predictable scenes. Some cameo appearances feel unnecessary, and Kalyani’s motives are not clearly explained until the end. More screen time for Sandy’s villainous acts could have enhanced the film.
Movie is a strong technical debut from the Malayalam Superhero Cinematic Universe. With minor logic gaps overlooked, it’s definitely worth watching—a fresh entry and a promising start.
Overall, Loka - Chapter One - is the first and newest entry in the Malayalam superhero cinematic universe.
Rights Info
OTT Rights
:
Jio Hotstar
Audio Rights
:
Wayfarer Films
Technical Specifications
Censorship
:
U/A
Runtime
:
2h 29m
Color
:
Color
Technology
:
2D
FAQ's
1) Is the Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra movie worth watching?
Yes. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra marks a strong technical debut in the Malayalam Superhero Cinematic Universe. Despite a few minor logic gaps, it’s definitely worth watching—a fresh entry and a promising start.
2) What is the budget of Lokah Chapter 1?
The budget of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is ₹30 crores.
3) How many parts are planned in the Lokah movie series?
The Lokah series is planned as a 5-part franchise, with Chapter 1: Chandra being the first installment.
Cast and Crew
Cast
Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra Ananya
Durga C. Vinod as young Chandra
Naslen as Sunny Kurian
Sandy Master as Inspector Nachiyappa Gowda
Arun Kurian as Naijil
Chandu Salimkumar as Venu
Raghunath Paleri as Tom Isaac
Vijayaraghavan as Dr. Verghese Kurien
Jain Andrews as Home Minister Murugesan
Crew
Production Info
Producer
:
Dulquer Salmaan
Production Company
:
Wayfarer Films
Creative Team Info
Director
:
Dominic Arun
Story
:
Dominic Arun
Screen Play
:
Dominic Arun, Santhy Balachandran
Music & Soundtrack
Background Score
:
Jakes Bejoy
Songs
:
Jakes Bejoy
Cinematic Team Info
Cinematographer
:
Nimish Ravi
Art Director
:
Jithu Sebastian
Action & Dance Team
Stunt Director
:
Yannick Ben
Post-Production Team
Editor
:
Chaman Chakko
Sound Designer
:
Dawn Vincent
Music
The soundtrack for Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra is composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the background score is composed by Jakes Bejoy.
Soundtrack
1. Thani Lokah Murakkaari Lyrics : Mu.Ri Sang by : Jyothi Nooran Music : Jakes Bejoy
2. Shoka Mookam Lyrics : Vinayak Sasikumar Sang by : Benny Dayal, Pranavam Sasi, J`mymah Music : Jakes Bejoy
