Dulquer Salmaan's Lokah reaches BIFAN, Stuttgart Film Festival: Sincere stories transcend borders

Mumbai, July 2 (IANS) Following a tremendous performance at the ticket counters, Malayalam drama, 'Lokah – Chapter 1: Chandra' achieved another milestone as it was selected for the prestigious Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BIFAN) 2026 and the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2026.

Expressing his gratitude, DQ shared that the selection of 'Lokah' has reaffirmed his belief that stories told with sincerity have the capacity to transcend borders.

Spilling his excitement, the producer of the drama, Dulquer Salmaan, said, “Seeing Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra being recognised at prestigious international film festivals is incredibly special. I’m immensely proud of the entire team whose passion brought this vision to life. It’s truly gratifying to see the film continue its journey beyond theatres and for Malayalam storytelling to receive global recognition.

These selections reaffirm our belief that sincere stories can transcend borders and connect with audiences across cultures.”

Sharing the exciting update on social media, makers Wayfarer Films wrote, “We are thrilled to announce that our film has been selected for BIFAN (Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival) 2026 and the 23rd Indian Film Festival Stuttgart 2026 (sic).”

Directed by Dominic Arun, 'Lokah' is the Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero film.