Kalyani Priyadarshan’s “Kotha Lokah Chapter 1” opened to positive Malayalam reviews. Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, its Telugu release as “Kotha Lokha” faced issues. Early morning shows briefly appeared on ticketing portals but were removed. Fans await updates as screenings may start later, with Naga Vamsi handling Telugu distribution.