This Onam, Dulquer Salmaan isn’t just serving sadya — he’s serving a cinematic universe. The heartthrob actor-producer just dropped the jaw-dropping poster for his upcoming fantasy-action epic Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, with a caption that has everyone spiraling: “Step into the world of Lokah this Onam. #Lokah #theyliveamongus” And just like that, Malayalam cinema just got a supernatural upgrade.
Set to release on September 4, 2025, the film promises a high-concept mix of mythology, mystery, and modern power plays. The poster alone — eerie, moody, and pulsing with energy — hints at an origin story for a female protagonist who discovers she's not quite human. Rumor has it, she’s tapping into ancient powers straight from Kerala’s ghostly folklore. Yakshis, anyone?
Directed by Dominic Arun, and starring a power-packed cast including Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Jaffer Sadiq, Lokah is shaping up to be a pan-Indian stunner. Multilingual posters dropped in Malayalam, Tamil, and more suggest a massive cross-regional rollout. With Dulquer producing under Wayfarer Films, this isn’t just another indie gem — it’s a full-blown genre beast with national ambitions.
And that tagline? #theyliveamongus — pure chills. It’s giving secret societies, ancestral spirits, and maybe even supernatural vigilantes. Indian cinema’s current obsession with mythology-infused blockbusters (hello, Kalki 2898 AD) is real, but Lokah seems ready to carve out its own dark, ethereal niche.
If this is just Chapter 1, we can only imagine what else Lokah has in store. One thing’s for sure — this Onam, the spirits are coming, and Dulquer is leading the charge.