Lokah, made as an experimental, multi-levelled contemporary film, re-tells the folklore universe within the illumination of a stylized and modern cinematic imagination. Rich visual imagery, layered themes and narrative, the film gives a psychological and fantasy outing on the basis of Malayalam folklore ingredients.
In contrast, Brahmayugam tells its tale in the classical black-and-white horror genre, enjoying the eerie silence of classic cinema. The film travels on the eerie atmosphere of folklore, with minimalist strategies, sound design, and stagecraft performances to pump up the supernatural atmosphere.
One very interesting connection between the two films is in the way Chaathan, the mystical and powerful figure of Kerala mythology, has been portrayed.
In Brahmayugam, Mammootty is stated to be one among the 387 Chaathans, and that reinforces the idea of Chaathan not as merely one entity, but as a horde of powerful spirits. His enigmatic powers, black magic rituals, and shadowy background tell us he’s an incarnation of this mythical energy.
Meanwhile, Lokah gets a cameo appearance from Tovino Thomas as Chaathan, suggesting a larger picture and perhaps even a shared cinematic universe. His brief but impactful turn is a teaser towards the next chapter in the Lokah universe, where Chaathan’s story could potentially be laid bare.
Another sturdy link between the two films is the reference to the Yakshi archtype, in this case, the mythological Neeli of Malayalam folklore.
In Brahmayugam, the Yakshi character is similarly visually and thematically evocative of Neeli. In Lokah, there is more symbolic reworking—Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Chandra is supposed by fans to be a modern-day incarnation of Neeli, portrayed with mystery as much as with emotional depth.
By repeating the same mythos on their own distinct visions, Lokah and Brahmayugam provide Malayalam cinema with something very valuable—a coeval folklore reinterpretation that is loyal to tradition but creates in new ways.
Whether you’re a fan of classic horror or modern mytho-fantasy, these movies prove that folklore is not dead—and even evolving—in Malayalam cinema.
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