Dominic Arun, is an Indian film director and screenwriter who works in Malayalam cinema. He is best known for his second directorial Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025).
Dominic Arun | |
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| Born | 27th May |
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Career
Dominic made his debut in the film industry as a screenwriter with Style (2016). He then debuted as a director with Tharangam (2017) starring Tovino Thomas and produced by Dhanush.
His second directorial, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra (2025), was a female-led superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Arun Kurian, and Sandy. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan, it opened to widespread critical acclaim from both the critics and audience, alike. It quickly went on to gross over ₹300 crores worldwide and became one of the highest-grossing Indian films with a female lead and the highest-grossing Malayalam film of all-time.
Filmography
Feature films
| Year | Title | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2016 | Style | No | Yes | ||
| 2017 | Tharangam | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2025 | Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra | Yes | Yes |
Shorts
| Year | Title | Type | Director | Writer | Notes | Ref. |
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| 2014 | Credo | Short | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2016 | Mrithyumjayam | Short | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2021 | Oblivion | Music video | Yes | No | ||
| 2025 | When Legends Chill: Michael x Charlie | Short | Yes | Yes | Promotional clip for Lokah Chapter 2 |