Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has taken the box office by storm, earning ₹39.37 crore at the Indian box office and crossing ₹60 crore globally. If Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero spectacle left you craving more action-packed adventures, you're in for a treat! South Indian cinema has produced some incredible superhero films that deserve your immediate attention.
Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen starrer Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is running successfully in theaters, becoming a box office spectacle. The success of this Malayalam superhero film proves that regional cinema is redefining the genre with authentic storytelling and cultural depth.
Minnal Murali is a Malayalam-language superhero film starring Tovino Thomas in the lead role. Directed by actor-filmmaker Basil Joseph, the movie follows the story of Jaison, a tailor from the fictitious village of Kurukkanmoola.
What Makes It Special: After his girlfriend dumps him, Jaison confronts her at her home, only to be struck by lightning. However, to everyone's surprise, he survives the incident without a single scratch and soon realizes he has gained superpowers.
Where to Watch: Netflix | Runtime: 2h 39m
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HanuMan tells the story of Hanumanthu, a young man living with his elder sister in a fictional village called Anjanadri. In a twist of fate, he comes across a mysterious gem that grants him the powers of Lord Hanuman from Hindu mythology.
Star Cast: Teja Sajja, Amritha Aiyer, Varalaxmi Sarathkumar Director: Prasanth Varma Where to Watch: JioHotstar/ZEE5 | Runtime: 2h 38m
Hero is a vigilante-superhero film starring Sivakarthikeyan in the lead role. The film narrates the tale of Sakthi, a youngster who runs a business creating fake certificates for a high commission.
Transformation Story: After falling in love with Meera, a social worker, she inspires him to change his ways. As an act of redemption, he helps a young girl, Mathi, to secure a seat at a leading engineering institute.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video | Runtime: 2h 44m
Bagheera follows the story of DSP Vedanth Prabhakar, an IPS officer who dreams of serving and protecting the people, inspired by his own father. However, after rising to a high position in the force, he comes face-to-face with the corruption, abuse of power, and harsh realities of the system.
The Vigilante Twist: Disillusioned, Vednath decides to take matters into his own hands by donning the mask of Bagheera, a black panther.
Star Cast: SriiMurali, Rukmini Vasanth, Prakash Raj Where to Watch: Netflix | Runtime: 2h 38m
Maaveeran is an action thriller superhero movie directed by National Award winner Madonne Ashwin. It stars Sivakarthikeyan as Sathya, a comic book artist who writes and illustrates a strip about a brave warrior named Maaveeran for a Tamil newspaper.
Unique Concept: A coward in real life, Sathya often avoids confrontations. However, after falling from his apartment complex's terrace, he starts hearing a voice from above narrating his life, just like his comic strip.
Where to Watch: Amazon Prime Video | Runtime: 2h 46m
Unlike Hollywood superhero films, these South Indian productions ground their heroes in local culture, mythology, and social issues. Each film addresses real problems while delivering spectacular action sequences.
From lightning-struck tailors to mythological powers and vigilante cops, each movie brings a fresh perspective to the superhero genre.
Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra's success, collecting ₹2.7 crore on the first day and becoming Mollywood's 6th highest-grosser of 2025, proves that audiences are hungry for authentic superhero content.
According to Pinkvilla, this trend indicates a bright future for regional superhero cinema.
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Most of these superhero films are readily available on popular streaming platforms:
Netflix has acquired the OTT rights for Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, making it easily accessible for superhero movie marathons.