Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

I just finished watching Lokah, and honestly, it was a fantastic experience from start to finish. It is rare to come across a movie that keeps you hooked from the very first frame till the end credits, but this one absolutely did that. The film was not only entertaining, but it also managed to give a sense of scale and excitement that I have hardly seen in Malayalam cinema before.

The cinematography is one of the biggest highlights. Every frame feels rich, detailed, and thoughtfully crafted. It makes you want to pause and just take in the visuals. The music is another strong point, it builds tension when required, gives goosebumps in the right places, and adds so much to the overall energy of the film. Together, the visuals and sound carry the audience on a thrilling ride.

The cameos deserve a special mention. They were surprising, powerful, and had the whole theatre buzzing. It was one of those moments that makes you cheer as a fan, and it was handled perfectly without feeling forced.

The villain is also extremely well-written and acted. A strong villain is what makes a hero shine brighter, and Lokah gets that balance spot on. The presence, dialogue, and performance all left a lasting impression.

More than anything, what stood out to me was how ambitious this film felt. It is not just another movie, it feels like a milestone. The scale, the creativity, and the way it has been put together really push the Malayalam film industry to another level. It shows what is possible when vision and execution come together so well.

Overall, Lokah is a must-watch. It is thrilling, grand, and incredibly entertaining. For me, this is "levels."

Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra is proof that you don't need a massive budget to create a true superhero spectacle. Dominic Arun's direction and Dulquer Salmaan's backing bring a fresh, daring vision to the screen-and it lands.

The world-building is rich and immersive, blending myth and modern day in a way that feels both rooted and futuristic. The action sequences are gripping, and the visuals-thanks to Nimish Ravi's striking cinematography and Jithu Sebastian's art direction-look nothing short of world-class. Jakes Bejoy's background score pulses through the film, keeping the energy high from start to finish.

At the heart of it all is Kalyani Priyadarshan, who completely owns the role and wears the cape as India's first female superhero. She brings strength, charm, and depth to Chandra in a way that makes you root for her instantly. Naslen, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim kumar, Sandy, Vijayaraghavan, Nishanth Sagar and the rest of the supporting cast deliver strong performances and keep the momentum alive. The humour was organic, never forced, and balances the heavier moments beautifully. The surprise cameos had my theatre erupting-what a brilliant casting!

In the end, Lokah - Chapter 1: Chandra demonstrates that vision, craft, and commitment can outweigh sheer budget. It is not only a bold first step in an ambitious superhero universe but also a reminder that Malayalam cinema continues to redefine the boundaries of what Indian films can achieve. With works like this, it's clear that Mollywood is on its right path to becoming the face of Indian cinema.

Rating - 3.75/5

A fantasy action adventure thriller showing the battle within the darker sides of the world and their thirst for power.

The story takes us through the lives of 3 urban junkies stalking a mysterious girl who moved nextdoor and the strange events that unfolds in their life when they closely follow her forms the base of the story.

Dominic Arun & Santhy Balachandran has created a new adventurous doorway to Malayalam Cinema through this movie. Hats off to Dominic Arun who showed the patience and grit to wait so long for bringing a phenomenal cinema to Malayalam. Good screenplay laying backdrop for the story to settle in the first half but slips midway and gains momentum towards the latter half with insane action sequences. Some cameo appearances passed through the screen showing no clue of their presence which might hopefully fill the dots in the upcoming sagas.

Mind-blowing performance by Kalyani Priyadarshan,the way she has carried Chandra is dashing, the way she holds her eyes, the attitude, absolutely brilliant performance. Kudos to the Costumers Melwy, Archana and the Makeup team for bringing the ferocious Chandra onto the Big screen. Impressive performances from Naslen, Arun Kurian & special shoutout to Chandu Salim kumar who just lived the character brilliantly with the timely dialogues and facial gestures reminding of his father's epic performances. Startling performance by Sandy with his impressive dialogue delivery modulation & attitude. Good performance from Vijayaraghavan, Sarath Sabha, Sam Mohan & Nishant Sagar.

Outstanding frames by Nimish Ravi creating a visual fantasy world by using the precise lens and lighting effortlessly finetuned by the young editor Chaman Chakko. Incredible background scores by Jakes that stands throughout the movie supported with good sound design by Dawn Vincent/Rajakrishnan. Good settings by Vinesh Banglan & Jithu Sebastian that sustained the mood of the urbanscape and the dark world. Hats off to Yannick Ben & team for the exceptional action sequences. Big hugs to DQ & Wayfarer Films for backing this vision and pulling it off in a technically superior quality.

A must watch experience in cinema hall to witness a new world just reminding us that it's just a peak above the ocean.

Extraordinary movie making Unique storyline Excellent Direction Excellent 📷 work Good acting from all especially Neslen and Kalyani.

Overall Lokah stands out as an unprecedented cinematic journey from Malayalam cinema industry, leaving a lasting impact that will be remembered for years to come.

Must watch movie in theatre.

REVIEW BY SATANIK DEY FROM ARAMBAG,WEST BENGAL

DirectOR smoothly directed this flim,,, story telling is just woow it's hold your eyes till the end,,,Kalyani's work in this film is just woow,,, this is the top superhero film in India's cinema history,,, cinematography is just superb,,, makeup,,,is good The main power of this film is VFX THE VFX ARE OUTSTANDING,,,ALL TEAM WORKS PERFECTLY ON IT acting is superb OVERALL RATING IS 10/10.