What did Director Aditya Sarpotdar say about 'Lokah Chapter 1'?

Aditya Sarpotdar, the director of 'Thamma', praised 'Lokah Chapter 1' as "crazy" and "out of this world," and even recommended the Malayalam film to Ayushmann Khurrana and Amar Kaushik.

How did Aditya Sarpotdar respond to the comparisons between 'Thamma' and 'Lokah Chapter 1'?

Sarpotdar rejected the comparisons, saying "It's stupid to do that" as the two films exist in completely different cinematic universes with unique characters and tone.

What is the current status of 'Lokah Chapter 1'?

'Lokah Chapter 1' is now streaming on OTT from October 31, 2025, and stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Dulquer Salmaan, and Tovino Thomas in the lead roles.

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Aditya Sarpotdar Rejects 'Thamma' Plagiarism Claims, Praises 'Lokah Chapter 1'

31 Oct, 2025

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Summary

Director Aditya Sarpotdar calls comparisons between 'Thamma' and 'Lokah Chapter 1' "stupid"
Sarpotdar is a fan of 'Lokah' and recommended it to Ayushmann Khurrana and Amar Kaushik
'Thamma' has entered the ₹100 Crore Club despite mixed audience reactions

Aditya Sarpotdar Rejects 'Thamma' Plagiarism Claims, Praises 'Lokah Chapter 1'

As of October 31, 2025, the Ayushmann Khurrana-starrer 'Thamma' has been doing decent box office business, but the audience's reactions have been mixed. Adding to the mixed reviews, 'Thamma' released barely two months after the Malayalam hit 'Lokah Chapter 1', and audiences started comparing the themes of the movies, calling it a rip-off from the Malayalam film.

However, director Aditya Sarpotdar, who previously helmed 'Munjya', has strongly rejected these comparisons. In a recent interview, Sarpotdar praised 'Lokah', calling it "crazy" and "out of this world." He even revealed that he recommended the Malayalam film to Ayushmann Khurrana and 'Stree' director Amar Kaushik. Despite his admiration for 'Lokah', Sarpotdar maintained that the two films are fundamentally different, with distinct cinematic universes and characters.