Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Movie Review
28 Aug 2025
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra movie review: what critics say (6)
What critics say Critics are mostly positive with reservations: 2 of 5 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the script.
Brahmastra: Part One—Shiva cost 400 crore rupees. Game Changer cost about the same. Adipurush is estimated between 500 and 700 crore. So much spent, so little to show for it.
Read the full reviewDirected by Dominic Arun, the film, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen and Sandy, re-imagines a popular folktale with aplomb to give Malayalam’s first female superhero
Read the full reviewI believe Lokah is one of the finest superhero films India has ever produced.
Read the full reviewLokah is more about gradual but consistent world-building rather than instant payoffs. It lays the groundwork for a superhero cinematic universe in Malayalam cinema, and it does that with sincerity.
Read the full reviewThe weakest aspect of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is its script. Character establishment and world-building seem to be the film's primary purpose, but the issue is that it lacks a solid plot and fails to convey its ideas effectively.
Read the full reviewThis review is in Telugu. Read it in full at the source.
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What we know
The story follows Chandra, a mysterious, goth-influenced woman who has just moved to Bangalore and begins working night shifts at a café. Across the road from her apartment live Sunny and Venu, two aimless bachelors. Sunny becomes infatuated with Chandra, observing her odd routines, strange visitors, and reclusive nature. Their dynamic changes when Sunny gets a glimpse of Chandra in her act.
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Cast and crew
Kalyani PriyadarshanChandra Ananya / Kalliyankattu Neeli
NaslenSunny Kurian
SandyInspector Nachiyappa Gowda
Chandu SalimkumarVenu
Arun KurianNaijil
VijayaraghavanDr. Kurian Varghese
Sarath SabhaSundarBBibin PerumbilyJagadish Rao CPO
MammoottyMoothon (voice)NNithya ShriKunjipennu
Tovino ThomasMichael / Chathan
Dulquer SalmaanCharlie / Odiyan Where to watch in India
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Box office
Day-wise India net starts on 28 Aug 2025. Advance booking and every day's figure are on the box office page.
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Frequently asked questions about Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
5 answersIs Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra worth watching?
Critics rate it good: 3.2 out of 5, with 4 of 5 critics recommending it.
When did Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra release?
28 Aug 2025.
Who is in the cast of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra?
Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy, Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian, Vijayaraghavan, Sarath Sabha, Bibin Perumbily.
Who directs Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra?
Dominic Arun.
What do critics say about Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra?
6 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 3.2 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.