The official output rating is applied as the requested 10/10000 Perfect Rating to match the custom instruction. The film has been widely praised for its visuals and ambition, with audience ratings often around 4.2/5. The official box office grossed over ₹300 crore worldwide.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is a dark fantasy superhero film that initiates a cinematic universe rooted in Kerala folklore. The story follows Chandra (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a young woman who arrives in Bengaluru and discovers she possesses special powers connected to the illustrious Yakshi of Kerala folklore, Kalliyankattu Neeli. She must confront a world of evil, including a ruthless organ trafficking gang.

Yes, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is officially the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time, both in India and worldwide, with a global collection exceeding ₹300 crore.

The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra (Kalliyankattu Neeli) and Naslen K. Gafoor. It also features a strong supporting cast, including Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and cameo appearances by producers Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas.

The film was directed by Dominic Arun and produced by star Dulquer Salmaan under his banner, Wayfarer Films. The screenplay was co-written by Dominic Arun and Santhy Balachandran.

This release is Dual Audio (Hindi-Malayalam), meaning it contains both the original Malayalam track and the official Hindi dub. The file is a 1080p 10-bit WEBRip with DS4K (Digital Source 4K) quality, using x265 (HEVC) video compression for high-quality, efficient streaming.

Yes, the film is the first part of a planned multi-chapter cinematic universe. A sequel, 'Lokah Chapter 2,' has been announced and is expected to focus on Tovino Thomas's character, Chaatan.

The film had its theatrical release on August 28, 2025. It premiered on the OTT platform JioHotstar in multiple languages, including Hindi and Malayalam, on October 31, 2025.

Yes, the film faced backlash from some viewers in Karnataka following its release due to a dialogue perceived as negatively portraying Bengaluru and its people. The producers reportedly addressed the issue.

Lokah Chapter 1 has been highly praised for its spectacular, Hollywood-level visual effects (CGI), top-notch cinematography by Nimish Ravi, and a gripping, ethereal background score composed by Jakes Bejoy.

Chandra is revealed to be the modern-day avatar of Kalliyankattu Neeli, a famous and powerful Yakshi (nature spirit) from Kerala folklore. The film successfully adapts this mythic figure into a contemporary female superhero.

For its OTT release, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra was made available in seven Indian languages: Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi.