Dulquer Salmaan on Lokah’s BIFAN and Stuttgart selections: Sincere stories can transcend borders
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra has been officially selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) 2026 and the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2026. Reacting to the achievement, producer Dulquer Salmaan says the selections are a proud moment for the entire team and reinforce his belief that sincere stories can connect with audiences across cultures. Directed by Dominic Arun and starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film became Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero film and the first Malayalam release to cross `300 crore worldwide. The festival selections mark another milestone in the film’s growing international journey.
Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra has been officially selected for the Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) 2026 and the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2026. Reacting to the achievement, producer Dulquer Salmaan says the selections are a proud moment for the entire team and reinforce his belief that sincere stories can connect with audiences across cultures. Directed by Dominic Arun and starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, the film became Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero film and the first Malayalam release to cross `300 crore worldwide. The festival selections mark another milestone in the film’s growing international journey.
