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Time of India
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' brings Malayalam cinema's first female superhero, Kalyani Priyadarshan leads the way
A new wave is coming to Malayalam cinema with its first ever woman superhero film. Packed with action, emotions, and a fresh storyline, 'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' is already creating excitement. Come, let's see who is stepping into the powerful role of a superhero. About the Film 'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' is Malayalam cinema's first woman superhero film. It is about a young woman named Chandra who discovers her hidden powers and rises as a superhero, it follows her journey as she faces personal struggles and fights against dark forces to protect her world. Film Making Headlines According to the reports of OTTPlay, 'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' is making headlines as the first female superhero film in Malayalam cinema. The lead role has been performed by renowned actress Kalyani Priyadarshan , who will be playing a superhero for the first time. According to the director, Dominic Arun , this project was not made just to catch attention or follow trends, but was developed from the heart over time, with a proper storyline and emotional depth. First Look Poster Unveiled The first-look poster of 'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' has been out recently and saw a lot of hype. It shows Kalyani in a superhero fit, appearing strong and confident. To her side is Naslen, who is seen in a rugged and tough manner. The visuals suggest that the film is set in a detailed and carefully crafted universe. The makers have revealed that this film is just the beginning of a larger superhero cinematic universe. Producer's Words and Release Date Dulquer Salmaan, the producer, has called this project one of the most ambitious works of his production house. He feels Malayalam cinema is about to venture into new genres such as superhero tales, and this movie would pave the way for many more experiments. The movie will be released in 2025, during Onam festival season. This puts it on the list of the most expected movies this year, considering the fact that it is introducing something entirely fresh into Malayalam cinema. 'Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra' is no ordinary action film. It's a daring and innovative move for Malayalam cinema, with a female protagonist, an original superhero idea, and a promising crew behind it.
Pink Villa
10-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Premalu 2: Is Naslen and Mamitha Baiju starrer's sequel delayed? Producer responds
Premalu starring Naslen and Mamitha Baiju in the lead roles, hit the big screens in 2024 and was a massive hit. With the sequel already announced earlier, it seems fans will have to wait some more time. In a recent interview with The Cue, the film's co-producer and popular actor-director Dileesh Pothan revealed that the sequel is delayed as of now. While the film is halted at the moment, it is unclear when they will begin work on it. Additionally, the Joji director highlighted that Girish AD, Premalu helmer, would soon start work on another project under their production house. For those unaware, Premalu is a Malayalam-language romantic comedy featuring the tale of Sachin, a miserable graduate from Kerala who has nothing going for him in his life. In hopes of finding something better, Sachin decides to move out of India but fails to get a visa in time. Hoping for a change, he, along with his friend, moves to Hyderabad where their paths cross with Reenu, a new joinee at an IT firm. How their relationship develops and whether they fall in love with each other form the story, with interesting and humorous characters appearing in it. With Naslen and Mamitha in leading roles, the film has actors like Sangeeth Prathap, Akhila Bhargavan, Shyam Mohan, Meenakshi Raveendran, Mathew Thomas, and many more in key roles. As the movie was a major blockbuster in theaters with critical acclaim, the makers announced a sequel to be in the making, titled Premalu 2. While the film was touted to be made on a grander scale, it seems the second installment would require some more time. Coming to Naslen 's work front, the actor was last seen in the Khalid Rahman directorial Alappuzha Gymkhana. The sports film is slated to begin streaming on SonyLIV from June 13, 2025. Moving ahead, the young actor will be appearing in the movie Lokah - Chapter One: Chandra, co-starring with Kalyani Priyadarshan. The upcoming cinematic universe from Malayalam is bankrolled by Dulquer Salmaan, who is rumored to have a cameo appearance alongside Tovino Thomas. On the other hand, Mamitha Baiju is currently involved in various films, including Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan, Dude with Pradeep Ranganathan, and Suriya 46.
