The massively successful 'Lokah' cinematic universe is officially moving forward with its next chapter. Following the unprecedented success of 'Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra,' which rewrote Malayalam box-office history in August 2025 by becoming the industry's all-time highest-grossing film, the creative team has taken a significant step toward the sequel that fans have been eagerly anticipating.
Scripting Officially Underway
According to reliable industry reports, writer-director Dominic Arun and his collaborator Santhy Balachandran have officially commenced the scripting process for 'Lokah Chapter 2.' This development comes just months after the first film's record-shattering theatrical run that established new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema.
The core team remains intact with Tovino Thomas returning to headline the second installment as Michael, the mysterious Chathan (goblin) character that captivated audiences. The post-credits scene from Chapter 1, which featured surprise cameo appearances by both Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas, strongly hinted at a darker and more complex narrative journey ahead.
Expanding Mythology and Returning Characters
That crucial post-credits sequence revealed critical information about Michael's background, including the existence of his 389 identical siblings and the mention of a 'not-so-fun big brother' who is pursuing both Michael and Moothon (The Elder). This revelation significantly expands the Lokah universe's mythology and sets up multiple narrative possibilities for the sequel.
The sequel is expected to deeply explore the unresolved emotional dynamics between Michael and Chandra, also known as Neeli. Other key characters from the first film are also likely to return, including Chandra's boyfriend Sunny (played by Naslen) and his friend Venu (portrayed by Chandu Salimkumar).
One particularly significant moment from Chapter 1 that fans are speculating about involves Michael handing over his keychain to Venu while delivering the line 'you'll need it later.' This interaction is now widely interpreted as heavy foreshadowing for an upcoming moment of crisis in the sequel.
Building on Massive Success
With 'Lokah Chapter 1' having successfully established the world, mythology, and spectacular visual scale of the Lokah universe, expectations for Chapter 2 are already reaching unprecedented heights. The first film not only broke financial records but also created a passionate fanbase invested in the expanding narrative universe.
The makers previously announced the second part through an intriguing glimpse that featured both the Chathan and Odiyan characters, further fueling anticipation about how these mythological elements will intertwine in the upcoming installment.
Meanwhile, Tovino Thomas continues to maintain a busy schedule with other highly anticipated projects in the pipeline, including 'Pallichattambi,' directed by Dijo Jose Antony and featuring 'Dragon' actor Kayadu Lohar in the female lead role. Dulquer Salmaan, who made a cameo appearance in the Lokah universe, was most recently seen in the period thriller 'Kaantha.'
As scripting progresses for Lokah Chapter 2, the Malayalam film industry and audiences alike await what promises to be another groundbreaking addition to this expanding cinematic universe that has already made history.
