‘Lokah: Chapter 2’ announcement video crosses 5 million views on YouTube

The announcement video of Lokah Chapter 2 has crossed 5 million views on YouTube. The sequel was revealed through a witty conversation scene featuring Tovino Thomas, who plays the lead in the upcoming film, and Dulquer Salmaan, who is also likely to make an appearance. The film is being produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in lead roles, had become an all-time blockbuster in Malayalam cinema. Written and directed by Dominic Arun, it was the first instalment of a planned five-part fantasy cinematic universe.

The second film in this universe is Lokah Chapter 2, with Tovino Thomas taking on the lead role. In the first chapter, Tovino appeared in a cameo as the character Michael. Inspired by the folklore of “Chathan,” Michael’s role was created specifically for this cinematic universe. Dulquer Salmaan, meanwhile, appeared in Chapter 1 as the character Charlie, which was based on the legendary figure “Odiyan.” Mammootty will also appear in this universe as a powerful presence, playing a character known as Moothon.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra continues its successful run in theatres, entering its fifth week across 275 screens, and has already grossed ₹280 crore. Beyond Malayalam, the film has also become a major pan-Indian hit in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada, making it the highest-grossing Malayalam film in India. The story drew inspiration from the folklore of Kalliyankattu Neeli, a legendary figure in Kerala’s history.

The film also starred Chandu Salimkumar, Arun Kurian, Sandy Master, and Nishanth Sagar, among others. Distribution in Kerala was handled by Wayfarer Films.