Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – Malayalam’s First Female Superhero Film Now Roars in Hindi with September 4 Release
Ashwini Gambo
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, a trailblazing 2025 Indian Malayalam-language superhero film, officially released its Hindi dubbed version on September 4, marking a major milestone in regional Indian cinema’s push into the national spotlight. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films, this film is the first installment of the ambitious Lokah Cinematic Universe (LCU).
Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra, also known as Kalliyankattu Neeli, the film combines Kerala folklore with modern superhero mythology. The ensemble cast includes Naslen, Sandy, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, Nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha.
Following its original Malayalam theatrical release on August 28, the film has been met with widespread acclaim, earning praise for its world-building, visuals, strong performances, and a mythological storyline wrapped in superhero aesthetics. The movie has already entered the ₹100 crore club, making it the third highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025 and its September 4 Hindi release now makes it accessible to a pan-Indian audience.
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Kalyani Priyadarshan – @kalyanipriyan
Naslen – @naslen_k_gafoor
Dulquer Salmaan (Producer) – @dqsalmaan
