Malayalam superhero film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is rewriting box office history. The Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer has collected Rs 120 crore worldwide within just eight days of its release, outpacing several recent Malayalam and Tamil hits.
India Box Office
Lokah Chapter 1 ended its first week with a net collection of Rs 54.35 crore (Rs 63.50 crore gross) in India. Remarkably, Thursday saw a 13% jump in domestic earnings, bringing in Rs 8 crore compared to Wednesday’s Rs 7.10 crore. This midweek surge indicates strong word-of-mouth momentum and sets the stage for a massive second weekend.
Overseas Collections
The film’s international performance has been equally impressive, grossing just under $7 million in overseas markets. The combined worldwide total now stands at Rs 120 crore, putting the film well ahead of many recent pan-Indian releases.
Lokah Chapter 1 Beats Big Hits
With Thursday’s global collection of over Rs 15 crore, Lokah Chapter 1 has surpassed:
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Marco (Rs 110 crore)
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ARM (Rs 107 crore)
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Kuberaa (Rs 115 crore, starring Dhanush and Nagarjuna)
This milestone cements the film’s position as one of the biggest Malayalam box office blockbusters of 2025.
About the Film
Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is the first instalment of the Wayfarer Cinematic Universe (WCU). The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the titular role, alongside Naslen, Sandy, Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, Nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha.
The film has received near-universal critical acclaim, with praise for its storytelling, visual effects, and Kalyani Priyadarshan’s powerful performance as Chandra.
