Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ Nears ₹50 Crore in First Week, Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide

Lokah Chapter 1: ‘Chandra’ Nears ₹50 Crore in Week One, Crosses ₹100 Crore Globally

Written by: Supriya Kadu

Edited by: Pinky Deshmukh

Last Updated: 2025-09-04 09:19:18

Summary: Kalyani Priyadarshan's latest movie "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" is close to earning ₹50 crore in India and has surpassed ₹100 crore globally.

The Malayalam superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and directed by Dominic Arun, is dominating the box office. Within a week, the film has almost crossed the ₹50 crore mark in India and has already crossed ₹100 crore worldwide.

The film had a modest start, collecting ₹2.7 crore on its opening day. The strong word of mouth quickly turned the tables, leading to weekend earnings of ₹7.6 crore on Day 3. By the conclusion of its first week, consistent collections raised its domestic total to about ₹46 crore. Globally, it has raked in over ₹101 crore, making it one of the most successful female-led films in South Indian cinema.

The buzz isn’t just about numbers. Lokah is part of an ambitious five-film cinematic universe, and surprise cameos from stars like Dulquer Salmaan and Tovino Thomas have already got fans speculating about what’s next.

Dulquer, who is also associated with the production, assured fans that despite the film’s grand scale, “not a penny was wasted.” Industry watchers are calling it a great example of smart filmmaking—delivering big results without overspending.

Still, the film faced its share of controversy. A dialogue that some viewers found offensive sparked backlash online. The makers, Wayfarer Films, quickly issued an apology and confirmed that the scene would be edited out.

At the same time, the writing team, headed by Santhy Balachandran, has received acclaim for adding depth and emotion to the superhero story. Critics and audiences alike believe that the film's emotional resonance is a crucial element of its success.