Ahead of the Hindi release of Lok Chapter 1: Chandra, Akshay Kumar praised his master director Priyadarshan’s daughter and superhero lead star Kalyani Priyadarshan.
Kalyani Priyadarshan, Akshay Kumar with Priyadarshan
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar has extended his loudest cheers for Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah- Chapter One: Chandra. The film, which has been running to positive reviews from both critics and audiences, is set to release in Hindi on Thursday, September 4.
Ahead of the release of the Hindi version of the film, Akshay Kumar took to his official social media handle and hailed Kalyani Priyadarshan’s performance, further nods to his father, filmmaker Priyadarshan. “Talent runs in the family… SUNA THAA, AB DEKH LIYA! Hearing lovely things about the brilliant @Kalyanipriyan, Priyadarshan Sir’s daughter, best wishes to her and the entire #lokah team for their Hindi version release.
Akshay Kumar and Priyadarshan have collaborated several times for superhit films like “Hera Pheri”, “Garam Masala”, “Bhagam Bhag” and Bhool Bhulaiyaa. Recently, the actor-filmmaker reunited for the horror comedy “Bhooth Bangla”, marking their collaboration on the big screen after 15 years.
Talent runs in the family… SUNA THAA, AB DEKH LIYA! Hearing nice things about the brilliant acting chops of @Kalyanipriyan Priyadarshan sir’s daughter. My best wishes to her and the entire team of #Loka on the release of their Hindi version. More power
— Jolly Mishra — Asli Jolly from Kanpur (@akshaykumar) September 3, 2025
The film also stars Wamiqa Gabbi, Tabu, Paresh Rawal, Rajpal Yadav and Asrani among others. Apart from this, Akshay is also in the pipeline for Priyadarshan’s Haiwaan, alongside Saif Ali Khan in the lead. Meanwhile, many other celebrities have also come forward to cheer on Lok – Chapter One: Chandra. Among those who led the line of praise were stars like Ishaan Khatter, Rashmika Mandanna and Sharvari.
The film, made under Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer films banner, is written and directed by Dominic Arun. It stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the role of a female superhero, while Sandy takes on the role of the main antagonist. Naslen, Chandu Salimkumar and Arun Kurian also play significant roles. On Tuesday, Dulquer Salmaan announced the Hindi release date and wrote, “The World of Lok – Chapter One: Chandra, is expanding. Hindi version releasing in theatres on September 4th!”
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