Lokah is a movie directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films.
This is the top superhero movie I have ever seen in Kerala. After Minnal Murali, it becomes the new benchmark. Unlike Minnal Murali’s neighborhood feel, Lokah has a Hollywood touch.
The story takes place in Bangalore, with neon lights and visuals resembling a small Tokyo. The locations are refreshing and immersive, drawing you deeper into the world.
With an estimated budget of 30 crores, Lokah showcases solid technical finesse. No cut corners were visible. The film holds attention from start to finish.
Kalyani Priyadarshan plays Chandra with remarkable confidence and attitude. Despite early doubts, she nails the role, performing action sequences perfectly. Her character’s emotional numbness makes sense by the end.
The story unfolds through Sunny’s POV (Naslen), offering clarity in revealing Chandra’s origin story. The young Chandra’s fight scenes were brilliantly choreographed and synced with music.
VFX is used only when necessary, particularly in Chathan’s cameo fight scene, and it is handled well. Jakes Bejoy’s music elevates the tension and energy of the film.
Cinematography, editing, production design, sound design, and color palette matched perfectly, creating a slick, immersive cinematic experience.
The second half felt rushed, and some characters, like the guy in Naslen’s room, were underdeveloped or forgotten.
Nachiyappa’s antagonist role was well-written, layer-by-layer, highlighting the misogynistic rot in his character and contrasting well with Chandra.
The movie blends mythology and history into a modern setting, establishing a new superhero universe. This is a promising and culturally rich cinematic milestone.
Overall rating: 4/5.
