The Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has become a major hit in South India. The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan as Chandra, India’s first female superhero. Within a week of its release, the movie crossed ₹100 crore at the box office worldwide, making it the highest-grossing female-led film in South India.
Kalyani Priyadarshan Praises Dulquer Salmaan Film
In a recent interview with Mana Stars on YouTube, Kalyani Priyadarshan expressed her admiration for Dulquer Salmaan, who produced the film through his banner Wayfarer Films. She said that supporting a female-led superhero movie was not easy, as most films usually focus on male superheroes. Kalyani explained, “Even for a Malayalam film, this is a high-budget project, around ₹30 crore. Not many producers would have backed a woman-centric film. I am really happy that Dulquer did, and he is now reaping the rewards.”
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Kalyani Priyadarshan also highlighted the importance of taking risks in the film industry. She said that Dulquer Salmaan’s vision gave her character and story the recognition it deserved. His decision to back a female superhero was a bold step, and Kalyani believes this could encourage more films with women in lead superhero roles in the future.
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Apart from Kalyani, the film features actors Naslen, Sandy, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, Nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha. Dulquer Salmaan also appears in a cameo role, adding extra star value to the film.
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is praised for its engaging storyline, action sequences, and empowering message for women. Critics and audiences alike have lauded the film for breaking stereotypes in Indian cinema and presenting a strong female superhero in a genre usually dominated by male characters.
Kalyani’s praise for Dulquer Salmaan highlights how important it is for producers to support unique and bold stories. The success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra proves that audiences are ready for diverse stories and that female superheroes can achieve massive success at the box office. This film is a milestone for Malayalam cinema and sets a new benchmark for female-led action films in India.
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