The release date of the much-anticipated ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has been announced. The streaming platform Jio Hotstar revealed the release date through its social media handles. Written and directed by Dominic Arun, Lokah, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in the lead roles, is the first instalment of a planned five-part fantasy cinematic universe.

The all-time blockbuster will begin streaming exclusively on Jio Hotstar from October 31. The film will be available in Malayalam, Tamil, Hindi, Telugu, Kannada, Bengali, and Marathi.

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Beyond Malayalam, the film has also emerged as a major pan-Indian hit in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada. The story draws inspiration from the folklore of Kalliyankattu Neeli, a legendary figure in Kerala’s history. The cast also includes Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian, Sandy Master, and Nishanth Sagar, among others. Wayfarer Films handled distribution in Kerala.