New Delhi: After the success of Lok: Chapter 1-Chandra, actress Kalyani Priyadarshan has confirmed that she will reprise her role in the much-awaited sequel.
Kalyani gave a stellar performance as Chandra/Neeli in Dominic Arun’s superhero film last year. While the first promotional video for Loca: Chapter 2 only featured Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan, the actress has now officially confirmed her participation in the sequel and shared an update on the film’s production timeline.
At a recent event, the anchor asked him, “So, we know that Loca Part 2 is coming. Can you give us any exclusive update on it?” Smiling, Kalyani replied, “Honestly, all I know is that we should hopefully start shooting by September. I will be there in the second part. So, just wait for it.”
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Video of the event was shared widely on social media, with fans expressing excitement over his confirmation.
He further said, “Work on the script of Loca 2 is going on. Hopefully the shooting will start from September. Yes, I am a part of the film, so look forward to it.”
About Loka: Chapter 2
Folk: Chapter 1 – Chandra had its roots in Malayalam folklore and centered on the legend of Kaliyanakattu Neeli, a mythological Yakshi. The story is based on Chandra, played by Kalyani Priyadarshan, a vampire-like creature and tribal woman whose village was destroyed by a king enforcing caste segregation. Now working under an unseen leader named Moothon, voiced by Mammootty, Chandra fights injustice across the world.
Neslen played the role of Sunny, a young man who falls in love with Chandra before discovering his supernatural identity. Sandy played the role of Nachiyappa Gowda, a misogynistic police officer who later turns into a vampire before his predictable death.
The promotional video for Loca: Chapter 2 confirms what was hinted at in the first film’s post-credits scene. The sequel will focus on another mythological creature called Chthon (Goblin), portrayed by Tovino Thomas. It is said that his character Mathan has 389 identical brothers and sisters.
The post-credits scene of Loca: Chapter 1 – Chandra also introduced Dulquer Salmaan as an odian (shape-shifting) ninja named Charlie, who will play an important role in the sequel along with Kalyani’s Chandra.
Additionally, the first film introduced several other supernatural entities portrayed by Soubin Shahir, Santhi Balachandran, Ahana Krishna, Balu Varghese and Vijay Menon, whose stories are yet to be explored in future installments.
Despite being made on a modest budget, Lok: Chapter 1 – Chandra collected Rs 303.67 crore worldwide, emerging as a major commercial success. Although details regarding the release date and expanded cast of Lokah: Chapter 2 have been kept under wraps, expectations are high for the next chapter in the expanded Lokah cinematic universe.