Kalyani Priyadarshan (left) addressed growing comparisons between her upcoming Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, and Hollywood superhero franchises like Avengers, X-Men, and Dune.
She clarified in an interview the film simply features superhero-style elements rooted in Malayalam culture, rather than being a Marvel-style spectacle.
“My character isn’t Wonder Woman or Black Widow,” said the actress, adding it’s a fresh, locally grounded take.
Produced by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Dominic Arun, the film releases on Aug 28 and promises to be a different kind of cinematic experience for Malayalam audiences.
