Alright, all you Lokah fans, it’s time to take a deep breath. We need to talk about those OTT rumours that have been swirling around like crazy.
Is Lokah Making It To Jio Hotstar This Week?
For the past week, the buzz was undeniable. The chatter in fan groups and film forums had reached a fever pitch. The biggest box office monster of 2025, the Malayalam sensation Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, was finally making its way from the big screen to our living rooms. After a historic run that saw it rake in a jaw-dropping Rs. 141.3 crore (net) in India alone, the collections had naturally started to cool off. The logical next step? A digital premiere.
The word on the street was crystal clear and very specific: Mark your calendars for September 26. The platform? Jio Hotstar. It made perfect sense. The movie had enjoyed a glorious theatrical window, and fans who missed it in cinemas (or just wanted to watch Kalyani Priyadarshan’s haunting performance as Chandra for the tenth time) were already preparing their watch parties.
The story of a mysterious woman stumbling into a dark underworld of Bengaluru crime, organ trafficking, and a unique blend of fantasy and grit had everyone eager for a rewatch.
It all seemed like a done deal. The internet had spoken. But then, the man himself decided to step in.
Dulquer Salmaan On Lokah OTT Release
Producer and actor Dulquer Salmaan, whose Wayfarer Films backed this Dominic Arun directorial, just dropped a truth bomb on X that has left everyone recalibrating their weekend plans. In a clear and direct post, DQ put all the speculation to rest.
“Lokah isn’t coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry,” he wrote.
Well, there you have it. Straight from the source. So, for those who were eagerly waiting to dive back into the gritty, fantastical world of Chandra, Naslen, Sandy Master, and the rest of the cast, the wait is officially… still on. The “WhatstheHurry” hashtag says it all – the team is in no rush to pull the film from theatres just yet.
But it’s not all bad news for Malayalam cinema lovers craving some OTT action this week. While Lokah is playing hard to get, two other major releases are set for their digital debut. Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam and Asif Ali’s Sarkeet are reportedly hitting the streaming platforms, so your watchlist isn’t completely empty.
But as for Lokah? You’ll just have to be patient, or maybe, just maybe, catch it one more time on the big screen while you still can.