Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra to Stream on JioHotstar from October 31

Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, which made a strong impression at the box office on August 28, 2025, is now set to hit OTT platforms. Fans can catch the film on JioHotstar starting October 31, just in time for Halloween.

The film follows Chandra, a mysterious woman summoned from Sweden to Karnataka by Moothon (The Elder), the leader of a secret organization. Living a secluded life in Bengaluru, she works night shifts at a café. Across her apartment lives Sunny, a medical college dropout, who becomes infatuated with her despite her distant demeanor.

The narrative takes a dark turn as Chandra gets entangled in an organ trafficking gang. This revelation unveils her true identity as Kalliyankattu Neeli, a mythical being from folklore. The film charts how Neeli, her companions, and other mythical beings confront threats to their lives, forming the central storyline.

Cast and Crew:

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, alongside Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salim Kumar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Jain Andrews, Shivajith Padmanabhan, Sarath Sabha, Nishanth Sagar, and others. Notable extended cameos include Tovino Thomas, Dulquer Salmaan, and Sunny Wayne, while Mammootty lends his voice as Moothon. Several popular actors, including Anna Ben, Soubin Shahir, Santhy Balachandran, Ahaana Krishna, and Balu Varghese, make brief appearances.

The film is written and directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under Wayfarer Films. Jakes Bejoy composed the music, with cinematography by Nimish Ravi and editing by Chaman Chakko.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is the first installment in a planned cinematic universe, which will continue with Lokah: Chapter 2, headlined by Tovino Thomas.