Did Dulquer Salmaan Just Release the Anthem for Malayalam Cinema's First Woman Superhero Film?

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Key Takeaways
- Dulquer Salmaan releases the anthem for 'Lokah'.
- This film features Kalyani Priyadarshan as the first woman superhero.
- Music composed by Jakes Bejoy.
- Set to release during Onam.
- Directed by Dominic Arun.
Chennai, Aug 20 (NationPress) Actor Dulquer Salmaan unveiled 'Thanilokah Murakkaari', the promotional video for director Dominic Arun's highly anticipated woman superhero film 'Lokah - Chapter 1 - Chandra', featuring the talented Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role.
It's noteworthy that Dulquer Salmaan's production company, Wayfarer Films, is behind this groundbreaking superhero series.
He shared the link to this vibrant and energetic anthem, which encapsulates the essence of the film's protagonist, Chandra, on his social media platforms.
Dulquer expressed his excitement, stating, "The Anthem of the Season is here! Thanilokah Murakkaari — out now @DQsWayfarerFilm @dominicarun @NimishRavi @kalyanipriyan @naslen__ @JxBe @chamanchakko @iamSandy_Off @AKunjamma #ThanilokahMurakkaari #JakesBejoy #JyotiNooran #Reble #MuRi #Lokahthefilm."
The music for the song, composed by Jakes Bejoy, features lyrics by Mu.Ri and vocals by Jyoti Nooran. The rap segments are penned and performed by Reble.
This lively track portrays Chandra as "an alchemist flying solo," a being who is eternal, omnipresent, and the essence of all creation. It emphasizes her defiance against conventional rules and describes her as a figure from realms beyond, an heir to a fallen world.
Earlier this week, Dulquer had also announced the cast of this eagerly awaited film, marking it as Malayalam cinema's first woman superhero film.
He introduced the characters: @kalyanipriyadarshan as Chandra, @naslenofficial as Sunny, @chanduveeyyy as Venu, @arunthekurian as Naijil, and @iamsandy_off as Inspector Nachiappa, hinting at an exhilarating cinematic journey ahead! #Lokah #theyliveamongus.
A teaser recently released by the filmmakers has heightened the anticipation among fans. It reveals Kalyani Priyadarshan's Chandra wielding legendary superhero powers, including the ability to soar through the air and move faster than a bullet. The teaser suggests a rich backstory for Chandra, tracing back to an era of horseback riding.
We also see that Naslen is among the few aware of Chandra's extraordinary abilities.
Written and directed by Dominic Arun, the film features cinematography by Nimish Ravi and editing by Chaman Chakko. Music is composed by Jakes Bejoy, and the action sequences are choreographed by renowned expert Yannick Ben. The film's additional screenplay and dramaturgy are crafted by Santhy Balachandran, while Jithu Sebastian oversees art direction.
Melwy J and Archana Rao are the costume designers, with Sasikumar, MuRi, and Zeba Tommy contributing lyrics. The film is set to release in theaters for Onam this year.