'Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra' teaser: Expect the never expected; Kalyani Priyadarshan turns superhero; Naslen shine

Malayalam cinema is on the brink of a cinematic shift with the teaser release of 'Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra', a film that dares to push genre boundaries. Produced under Dulquer Salmaan’s production house, this Dominic Arun directorial introduces the first chapter of a full-fledged superhero cinematic universe—aptly named Lokah.


Set in a post-apocalyptic backdrop and mounted on a mega budget, the teaser offers a glimpse into a world that feels like uncharted territory for Mollywood except the recently released film 'Gaganachari'.

Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra

The teaser begins with Naslen’s character walking through an abandoned, dystopian landscape which is an eerie factory-like space, before the scene explodes into action.

Moments later, the camera locks onto Kalyani Priyadarshan’s character, Chandra. It’s a striking entrance, and what follows suggests she is either lost in this chaotic universe or on a mission that will shake it to its core.

The wall graffiti that closes out the teaser—“She is coming”—leaves a haunting promise that Chandra is here to stay, or maybe it hints at a powerful antagonist incoming.

Watch the teaser



As we had reported earlier, Kalyani, who had undergone intense training for the role in the sci-fi film.

Building the Lokah universe

This is not just another one-off attempt at genre cinema. 'Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra' is the foundational stone of a larger cinematic universe in Malayalam—one that hopes to create its own mythos and heroes.

The teaser is getting good response. One comment read, "That's gun shot .... Goosebumps." Another comment read, "Wow international level quality. Hope story also makes it extraordinary." Another one wrote, "Very good making.. Back ground score, Visuals .. all top notch. Hope the Story and script will be equally good."

Apart from Kalyani and Naslen, the film also stars Chandu Salim Kumar, Arun Kurian, and Shanti Balachandran in pivotal roles. With its Onam release confirmed, the film is expected to redefine what’s possible in regional cinema.