A first for Paisa Vasool: our debut Malayalam review! We dive into Dominic Arun’s bold, world-building kickoff “Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra” — from the airtight writing and moody neo-noir vibe to Jakes Bejoy’s thumping score and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s powerhouse lead turn. We talk scale vs. budget, why the pacing never drags, where the folklore hooks land, and how those two mid/post-credit stingers set up the larger Lokah Universe.Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/xRWJPRC0uFg Hosts: Sravan & Tarun Email: CognitiveRecalibrationPodcast@gmail.com Follow: @PaisaVasool on Instagram, TikTok & YouTubeTimestamps:0:00 Intro music0:26 Intro & why this is our first Malayalam review1:00 Release weekend vibes (packed house in row 2!)1:33 Who’s who: director, cast & music (Dominic Arun, Kalyani, Jakes Bejoy)2:40 Budget vs. scale — how does it look this good?3:19 Quick box office note & hopes for the universe3:40 How Lokah was conceived (producer slate & the “universe” plan)4:36 Non-spoiler take: best film we’ve seen this year5:29 Writing > scale: why it works even when VFX are modest6:42 Pacing, tone mix (noir, horror, comedy) & that score7:51 Lead performance without the “girlboss” cliché8:37 “Chapter One” done right (self-contained but seeding more)9:46 SPOILERS START – the mythology reveal and how it’s planted11:01 Folklore integration, languages, and a creepy villain12:01 Goblins, caves & what Matthew ( Tovino) sets up12:48 Mid/post-credits: Dulquer’s entrance & the unseen elder13:41 Final verdict & why you should catch this in theaters14:11 What we’re reviewing next + Malayalam recs welcome14:44 Sign-off & socials Instagram: @paisavasoolpod TikTok: @paisavasool6 Email: cognitiverecalibrationpodcast@gmail.comThe equipment we use:Rode Podmic: https://amzn.to/2LSeJPbRodecaster Pro: https://amzn.to/3bLykLPRode PSA1 Boom Arm: https://amzn.to/2M0ujIpXLR Cables: https://amzn.to/38QTEOgåIf you want to support this podcast so we can keep producing our content for free consider the following options:Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3gjnw87åBuy us a Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/CRecalibrationAcast Supporter: https://supporter.acast.com/cognitive-recalibrationIf you enjoy our content, don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an episode. If you haven't already done so, please give us a review on iTunes or Spotify and help spread the word.#Lokah #LokahChapter1 #Chandra #MalayalamCinema #Mollywood #KalyaniPriyadarshan #DominicArun #JakesBejoy #TovinoThomas #DulquerSalmaan #IndianCinema #VampireMythology #Folklore #NewUniverse #MovieReview #PaisaVasool Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.