Lokah Chapter 2: Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan Reunite as Michael and Charlie – A Darker Battle Awaits
Malayalam cinema’s fantasy universe just got bigger. After the record-breaking success of Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the makers have officially unveiled the first glimpse of Lokah Chapter 2. The teaser, released by Wayfarer Films, brings back two fan-favorite characters — Tovino Thomas’s mischievous goblin Michael (Chathan) and Dulquer Salmaan’s mysterious Odiyan Charlie — who set the stage for an even darker showdown.
Michael and Charlie’s fiery banter
The teaser begins with Michael and Charlie sharing toddy at a safehouse, exchanging playful but sharp banter. Michael, in his usual cheeky tone, complains: “Why don’t you call me once in a while, at least every 50 or 100 years?” Charlie retorts that Michael is “boring” when drunk, to which Michael quips that Chathans are “chronic alcoholics — all 389 of us.”
But the humor soon shifts into something sinister. Michael shows Charlie a book titled They Live Among Us, pointing out that Chapter 1 was about Kalliyankattu Neeli — “my girl.” He teases that Chapter 2 will be about him. In a surprising twist, Michael also mentions Charlie’s dark past, cheekily asking: “You killed Hitler, right?”
Entering the shadows: the ‘violent’ brother
The teaser hints at the next big villain of the Lokah universe — Michael’s elder brother. Unlike Michael’s mischievous charm, his brother is described as a violent and dangerous force. Even Charlie hesitates at the mention of him, admitting he is “insane.” Michael warns that his brother is after him and Moothon (voiced by Mammootty), sparking speculation that this unknown figure will be the central antagonist of Chapter 2.
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Before walking away with his weapons, Charlie makes it clear he won’t interfere in Michael’s “family matters.” Yet Michael insists: “Bro, aren’t we all family? I know you’ll come. If you don’t, the Chathans will bring you.”
Lokah’s box office storm and the road ahead
The first chapter, Lokah: Chandra, stunned the Indian box office, earning over ₹280 crore worldwide and becoming the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time. Even in its fifth week, the film continues to hold strong with remarkable numbers, proving that the Lokah universe has struck a chord with audiences.
With Chapter 2 now confirmed, fans can expect more myth, folklore, and larger-than-life battles. Alongside Tovino and Dulquer, it is likely that Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Neeli/Chandra will return, given her promise at the end of the first film. Director Dominic Arun, who crafted the universe, will once again helm the project under Dulquer’s Wayfarer Films banner.
What fans can expect
- Tovino Thomas as Michael, the mischievous Chathan
- Dulquer Salmaan as Charlie, the Odiyan
- A new villain – Michael’s violent elder brother
- Possible return of Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Neeli/Chandra
- Mammootty in a voice role as Moothon
The teaser makes one thing clear — Lokah Chapter 2 will go beyond playful banter and plunge into darker, more dangerous territories. With myth, folklore, and fantasy colliding, the battle of Michael and Charlie against a violent new force promises to take Malayalam cinema’s most ambitious universe to the next level.
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