Akshay Kumar Praises Kalyani Priyadarshan's Stellar Performance

New Delhi, Sep 4 (PTI) - Bollywood icon Akshay Kumar has lauded the talents of actor Kalyani Priyadarshan following the success of her latest blockbuster, "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra," at the box office. Akshay, an actor frequently linked with Kalyani's father, the renowned director Priyadarshan, has worked with him on popular films such as "Hera Pheri," "Garam Masala," and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa". Upon learning about Kalyani's impressive performance, Akshay took to X, saying, "Talent runs in the family…suna thaa, ab dekh liya! Hearing lovely things about the brilliant acting chops of @kalyanipriyan, Priyadarshan Sir’s daughter. My best wishes to her and the entire team of #Lokah on their Hindi version release. More power."

"Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" introduces Malayalam cinema's first female superhero, with Kalyani bringing to life the character of Chandra, a potent heroine marrying mythology and folklore within a modern narrative. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under the Wayfarer Films banner, the film boasts a record-breaking performance. It has become South India's highest-grossing female-led film, surpassing the Rs 100 crore mark globally in just its first week. Critics have lauded the movie for its captivating world-building, dynamic storytelling, and Kalyani's standout performance.

The film features a notable cast including Naslen, Sandy, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, Nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha. Meanwhile, Akshay is engaged in two new projects with Priyadarshan -- "Bhoot Bangla" and "Haiwaan". He is also awaiting the premiere of "Jolly LLB 3", directed by Subhash Kapoor and starring Arshad Warsi, which releases on September 19.

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