Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra was a massive blockbuster film of 2025. Directed by Dominic Arun, the superhero film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan. She played the role of ‘Chandra’, the female protagonist. The superhero film made on a budget of Rs. 30 crore earned Rs. 303.67 crore worldwide. The film grabbed a lot of attention due to its gripping storyline and stellar performances. However, it was Kalyani Priyadarshan who stole the spotlight. In a recent interview, the Lokah actress opened up about some unheard details about the film.
Kalyani Priyadarshan opens up about the immense tension surrounding Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra‘s release
In a recent interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Kalyani Priyadarshan opened up about the immense tension surrounding the release of the superhero film, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Alongside Kalyani, the film also features Premalu fame, Naslen. The actress shared that until the day of release, the entire Lokah team was nervous. Kalyani mentioned that neither she nor Naslen stepped out of their houses on the day of release. For the unversed, the superhero film was released theatrically on August 28, 2025. She added that things changed after the positive early reviews. Kalyani was quoted as saying:
“We were very nervous up until the day of release. On the day of the release, Naslen and I didn’t step out. We were in our rooms, hoping that people wouldn’t say anything bad about us. Around 3:00, when we knew good reviews were coming in, we called each other and said, ‘I think we can step out now.'”