Malayalam cinema is abuzz with news of the OTT release of the blockbuster film Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan. While an official announcement is awaited, reports suggest the film will begin streaming on JioHotstar on October 20, 2025, coinciding with Diwali.
Lokah, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films, has achieved phenomenal success, becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film ever. The film has earned over ₹152 crore globally, with the Malayalam version contributing ₹119.46 crore. This milestone is particularly significant as Lokah is a female-led superhero film, a rarity in the genre.
The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra, a supernatural being who has evolved from a human. She is summoned to Bangalore by Moothon, a shadowy figure, hinting at a brewing war between otherworldly creatures. The cast also includes Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan in significant roles, with cameo appearances by Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas. Jakes Bejoy composed the music, Nimish Ravi is the cinematographer, and Chaman Chakko is the editor.
As fans eagerly anticipate the official announcement of the OTT release date, here's a look at six other Kalyani Priyadarshan films available on streaming platforms:
- Thallumaala: This film features Kalyani as a social media blogger who falls in love with Waseem, played by Tovino Thomas. The movie is available on Netflix.
- Sesham Mike-il Fathima: Sesham Mike-il Fathima revolves around Fathima, a spirited young woman from Malappuram who dreams of becoming a football commentator in a male-dominated field. This film can be streamed on Netflix.
- Bro Daddy: This comedy-drama explores the quirky complications that arise when unexpected truths and past hurts surface within a family. Bro Daddy is available on Disney+ Hotstar.
- Hridayam: A coming-of-age romantic drama about Arun and Darshana, who fall in love as first-year engineering students. Hridayam can be watched on Disney+ Hotstar.
- Maanaadu: A time-travel story set amidst a cat-and-mouse chase between the protagonist and antagonist, who are stuck in a time loop. This film is available on Sony LIV.
- Varane Avashyamund: This Malayalam film is a comedy about a young woman and her mother. This can be streamed on Sun NXT.
Kalyani Priyadarshan, born on April 5, 1993, in Chennai, began her film career as an assistant production designer. She made her acting debut in the Telugu film Hello (2017), winning the Filmfare Award for Best Female Debut – South. She has since starred in several successful films across Telugu, Tamil, and Malayalam cinema.
