Lokah Controversy: IMAX finally BREAKS silence on Kalyani Priyadarshan and Neslan’s superhero film

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra found itself in one just hours before its release. The Malayalam superhero movie, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Neslan, is launching in theaters today, August 28. 2025. Meanwhile, the Telugu version, Kotha Lokah, is scheduled for release tomorrow. Fans were thrilled after seeing promotional materials that advertised an IMAX debut.

What is the Lokah Chapter 1 and IMAX controversy?

The enthusiasm shifted to confusion when Preetham Daniel, Vice President of IMAX Corporation (India), clarified on X that the film would not be shown in IMAX at any location. He stated, "Lokah is not available in IMAX but @DQsWayfarerFilm, I'm confident we will collaborate in the future to release one of your films in IMAX. I appreciate you removing your post. Wishing you the best for the film. I am looking forward to watching it too!"

Lokah is not on IMAX but @DQsWayfarerFilm I'm sure we will work together in the future to release one of your films on IMAX. Thanks for taking down your post.

Wishing you all the best for the film. I will watch it too !

Preetham Daniel (@preethamdnl) August 27, 2025

Soon after, producer Dulquer Salman and his team quickly took down the poster. Fans who anticipated a premium experience expressed their dissatisfaction online. This isn't the first instance of such confusion arising. Several years ago, Superstar Rajinikanth's Coolie encountered a similar problem when it was marketed as an IMAX release without proper authorization.

All about Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is a superhero and action-adventure film that revolves around the story of a youthful woman who uncovers musical skills while facing personal problems. She sets out on a mission to kill an evil identity, using her powers and fate in a shifting world.