Naslen is on a roll in 2025! After delivering consecutive hits, the young malayalam star has struck gold once again with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan as the female lead, the movie is performing strongly despite facing stiff competition from Mohanlal's Hridayapoorvam. But with the theatrical run roaring, fans are now eager to know—when can they watch it online?
1. box office Bonanza
Day 1: Opened with ₹2.7 crore
Day 2: Jumped to ₹4 crore
Day 3: Collected a massive ₹7.6 crore
Weekend Total: Around ₹24.4 crore (Net India)
The film’s malayalam version is leading collections, while tamil and telugu versions are also contributing to its strong run.
2. Star-Studded Extravaganza
Starring Naslen and Kalyani Priyadarshan in lead roles.
Pivotal roles by Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, nishanth Sagar, Vijayraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha.
Cameos by malayalam biggies like Mammootty, Mohanlal, Dulquer Salmaan, and Tovino Thomas add immense star power.
3. Fans Ask: When Will It Hit OTT?
While theatres remain packed, the buzz about an OTT release is growing louder. industry insiders hint that the makers plan to hold off until the theatrical collections stabilise before moving to streaming platforms.
4. Expected OTT Release Window
Tentative Release Date: Last week of September 2025.
Likely Date: Around September 26, 2025.
Fans will have to wait nearly a month after its theatrical debut to stream it at home.
5. Who Will Stream It?
Netflix is rumoured to have bid aggressively for the rights.
No official confirmation yet—negotiations are reportedly in the final stages.
An announcement about the streaming partner is expected in mid-September.
6. Theatrical success Equals OTT Demand
With Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra performing strongly at the box office, expectations for its wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital debut are sky-high. Early reports suggest the film may set streaming viewership records for malayalam cinema upon release.
7. Why the Delay?
Producers want to maximise theatrical revenue before heading to OTT.
The film’s grand visuals and cameos are seen as a big-screen treat, hence the delayed wallet PLATFORM' target='_blank' title='digital-Latest Updates, Photos, Videos are a click away, CLICK NOW'>digital drop.
8. What Next for the Franchise?
Given the roaring success, talks of Lokah Chapter 2 have already begun. If the first chapter creates history on streaming platforms too, fans can expect a faster sequel announcement.
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