Lokah To NOT Release Online Soon; Dulquer Salmaan, Kalyani Priyadarshan Deny 'Fake News' Of OTT Premiere

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phenomenal success of Lokah has made it one of the most discussed films in recent times, which has also given rise to baseless rumours about its early OTT release. However, Dulquer Salmaan and Kalyani Priyadarshan have now put all speculations to rest, asking fans to ignore the fake news and reminding them that Lokah is designed to be experienced on the big screen.

Dulquer Salmaan refutes Lokah OTT premiere news

Dulquer Salmaan took to X to clarify, writing, "Lokah isn't coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry" His statement comes amid a flurry of social media chatter claiming that the film would be released online within weeks of its theatrical debut.Backing him up, lead actress Kalyani Priyadarshan echoed the same sentiment, stressing the importance of the theatrical experience. She wrote, "With the visuals, sound and Jakes’ incredible musical score… I think this would be an experience that’s best felt inside a theatre atmosphere."Take a look:

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More about Lokah

Directed with a unique blend of fantasy and superhero storytelling, Lokah revolves around Chandra (Kalyani Priyadarshan), a yakshi summoned by Moothon, the leader of a league of superheroes (with a voice-over by Mammootty). Her mission takes her from Sweden to Bengaluru, where her presence drastically changes lives. Her neighbour Sunny (Naslen) is instantly smitten but later discovers her true identity, while officer Nachiyappa (Sandy) is determined to foil her plans.Talking about the overwhelming response, Dulquer told

The Hollywood Reporter India, "Honestly, we were bracing ourselves for a potential loss. We believed in the film, but weren’t sure how it would perform commercially. Buyers weren’t lining up, and we had made peace with the idea that we might take a hit on the first film of the franchise."With fans showering love and the makers standing firm against fake reports, Lokah continues to rule theatres.