‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ Streams Soon on JioHotstar — ₹75 Cr OTT Deal

Malayalam blockbuster headed to JioCinema/JioHotstar after smashing box-office records; digital rights reportedly fetched ₹75 crore.

The highly anticipated fantasy series “Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra” has secured a ₹75 crore streaming deal with JioHotstar. The series will premiere exclusively on the platform in the coming weeks.

The deal marks one of the largest OTT acquisitions for a regional content project this year. Industry sources confirm that JioHotstar outbid several competitors to secure streaming rights for the series.

Lokah OTT Deal Key Details

“Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra” is the opening instalment of a planned multi-chapter fantasy franchise. The series draws inspiration from Indian mythology and folklore. It features elaborate visual effects and a large ensemble cast.

The ₹75 crore (approximately $9 million) deal covers exclusive digital streaming rights. The agreement includes rights for multiple languages across India. JioHotstar plans to release the series with dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Kannada.

Production sources indicate the series was shot over 18 months. Filming took place across multiple locations in India and abroad. The budget for the first chapter alone reportedly exceeded ₹120 crore (approximately $14.4 million).

Lokah franchise Background

The “Lokah” franchise aims to create an Indian answer to global fantasy epics. The creators have planned at least three chapters. Each chapter will explore different aspects of the fictional universe.

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra was released in theatres on 28 August 2025.

Directed by Dominic Arun and starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, the film blends superhero tropes with mythic themes.

Its box office success was rapid: crossing ₹100 crore in 16 days.
On its 40th day, it was reported to have earned more than ₹299.9 crore globally.

Given its performance, the digital rights deal takes on greater significance: streaming platforms typically pay more when a film has made strong theatrical earnings.

Release & Streaming Details

According to reports, the official teaser on JioHotstar carried the line: “The beginning of a new universe. Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra — coming soon.”

The streaming date is being reported as 17-20 October 2025 (estimate).

The film is expected to be available to subscribers of JioHotstar across smart TVs, mobile devices, and tablets.

Lokah Production Scale

The production team behind “Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra” includes experienced technicians from the South Indian film industry. The visual effects work involved multiple studios. Both domestic and international vendors contributed to the post-production process.

The series reportedly features over 2,000 VFX shots. The creators used motion capture technology for several sequences. Production design teams built extensive sets to create the fictional world.

Music and background score were composed by a team of three composers. The series features an original soundtrack with songs in Sanskrit and regional languages.

Lokah Market Impact

Industry experts believe deals like this will encourage more ambitious projects. High-value OTT acquisitions provide financial security for producers. This allows them to invest more in production quality.

The regional content market has grown substantially in recent years. Audiences across India are consuming more content in their native languages. Platforms are responding by investing in regional productions at scale.

However, some analysts urge caution. Not all high-budget series recover their investments. Audience reception remains unpredictable. The success of “Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra” will likely influence future deals.

What’s Next

JioHotstar has not announced an exact release date. Sources suggest the series will premiere before the end of 2025. The platform is expected to launch a major promotional campaign in the coming weeks.

If successful, production on subsequent chapters will accelerate. The creators have already developed scripts for Chapters 2 and 3. Pre-production work on Chapter 2 may begin early next year.

The series will compete with several other fantasy and mythology-based shows. Multiple platforms have similar projects in development. The Indian OTT space is seeing a fantasy content boom.

You May Wanna Know

• Where to watch: “Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra” will stream exclusively on JioHotstar. A subscription to the platform will be required.
• Languages available: The series will be available in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Kannada, and the original production language.

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