Lokah - Chapter 1 - Chandra (U/A)
28/Aug/2025 Fantasy, Horror 2hrs 31mins

3.00

Worthy Theatrical Experience!

A stylishly made actioner with amazing technical aspects and has sufficient substance. The ample amount of humour holds it tight till the interval, the action setpieces and star-stubbed cameos hide the speed-breakers in the later half.(more)

Source: Ashwin Ram, MovieCrow

3.00

Promising world-building hampered by cliches

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is technically brilliant. Several frames by Nimish Ravi and the transitions make your jaw drop. Chaman Chakko's editing and composer Jakes Bejoy's music complemented the film's theme well. It's a worthy addition to an Indianised version of a superhero film. While the film...(more)

Source: Janani, India Today

4.00

Kalyani, Naslen deliver India's finest superhero film; what Brahmastra and Kalki 2898 AD should have been

Naslen once again proves that he is one of the most talented actors of his generation, adept at handling both comedy and intense emotions splendidly. The effortless way in which he builds chemistry with his co-stars � evident here in his rapport with Kalyani and Chandu � only adds to the strength of...(more)

Source: Anandu Suresh, Indian Express

3.50

Kalyani Priyadarshan steals the show in this unprecedented fantasy thriller

The film is not without flaws, but they are minor ones that can be ignored. A theatrical experience to be celebrated, Lokah has several stories waiting to be told, as shown in two post-credits scenes. It has definitely laid a solid foundation for a bigger cinematic universe, pushing the envelope for...(more)

Source: Athira, The Hindu

3.00

Kalyani Priyadarshan & Naslen's Superhero Film Aims For The Stars But Struggles To Find Way In Its Monster Universe!

Don't leave the theatre right after the film, as there are two post-credit scenes. The first appears immediately and features a fight sequence, while the second comes a little later and hints at the franchise's future.(more)

Source: Hari, Koimoi