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The multihyphenate is redefining what it means to be a cinema polymath as she opens up about reclaiming folklore in the wake of Lokah’s success
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The Best Malayalam Film Performances Of 2025
Superhero movies with a callback to folk tales, a horror movie that begins with a hero “ghosting” his girlfriend and a flashback to the Mohanlal-Sathyan Anthikad comedies of the 80’s…Malayalam cinema had it all this year. In a year of such variety, performances couldn’t have been ordinary
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Kalyani Priyadarshan: Basil Joseph Was The First to Suggest I Do 'Lokah'
The actor on Basil Joseph’s early push, trusting Dominic Arun’s vision, and the instinctive decisions that shaped the film.
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A mix of history, horror and action defines this week’s line-up of big-screen and streaming stories.
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'Lokah: Chapter 1 — Chandra' Becomes First Malayalam Film To Touch ₹300 Crore
It has beaten 'L2: Empuraan' as the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time.
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'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' All Set To Be First Malayalam Film To Touch ₹300 Crore
By the last week of September, the superhero thriller had already become the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time
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In Conversation With Team 'Lokah': Kalyani Priyadarshan, Dulquer Salmaan and Dominic Arun Decode Film's Dizzying Success
The unlikely trio — of Dulquer Salmaan, Kalyani Priyadarshan and Dominic Arun — behind Indian cinema’s most surprising superhero success talk about 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' and what’s coming next.
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'Thudarum' to Lokah' and 'Empuraan': Why Malayalam Cinema Has Been 2025's Big Winner So Far
Malayalam blockbusters 'Thudarum', 'L2: Empuraan', and 'Lokah' dominated 2025 charts, challenging Bollywood and Telugu supremacy.
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'Lokah: Chapter 2' Announced; Dulquer Salmaan And Tovino Thomas Are Reunited in New Teaser
The makers of 'Lokah: Chapter One' have released a brief teaser hinting at the next instalments of the blockbuster franchise.
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'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' Becomes All-Time Highest Grossing Malayalam Movie
Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and produced by Dulquer Salman, the film in on it’s way to likely become the first ever Malayalam movie to gross ₹ 300 crore
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'Lokah' Director Dominic Arun on Franchise's Future: 'We Know How This Is Going to End'
The director confirms that four new films are mapped out, rooted in a 10,000-year mythology and a “Bible” that guides the saga’s endgame.
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'Lokah' Star Kalyani Priyadarshan on Her Father’s Reaction To Film: 'He messaged Me — Don’t Let Success Get To Your Head'
Veteran director Priyadarshan had some words of wisdom for her daughter following the massive success of 'Lokah'
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Dulquer Salmaan On Pan-Indian Success of 'Lokah': 'We Thought We Might Lose Money on This Film'
Actor-producer Dulquer Salmaan says that the team braced for a loss before 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra' became a nationwide hit.
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'Lokah': Michael and Charlie to Get Standalone Films in The Malayalam Film's Universe?
Character posters of both Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan’s characters from 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' were launched on Friday
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Kalyani Priyadarshan’s 'Lokah' Storms Past ₹200 Crore, Becomes Fourth Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film Of All Time
The Dominic Arun-directed fantasy epic is seeing a record-breaking run, trailing only 'Empuraan', 'Manjummel Boys' and 'Thudarum'.
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Mammootty Is Moothon: Dulquer Salmaan Confirms He Played The Role In 'Lokah Chapter One: Chandra'
On the megastar’s birthday, his son took to Instagram to wish the ‘Moothon’ a happy birthday
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'Lokah': Kalyani Priyadarshan Superhero Film Sparks Karnataka Backlash; Makers Apologise, Promise Cuts
After outrage over a dialogue portraying Bengaluru as a hub for drugs and parties, the producers of 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' said they will remove the “offensive” line and issued a formal apology
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