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5d ago

Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra Nears ₹100 Crore in India as 'Kaantha' Release Is Pushed to Prolong Its Run

Trade tracking points to outsized returns on a modest budget, with some outlets reporting worldwide collections above ₹200 crore despite differing metrics.

Dulquer Salmaan's Kaantha will be released on a later date to give Lokah more space.
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Overview

  • As per Sacnilk data reported by Koimoi on day 14, the film stands at ₹97.85 crore net in India after a ₹4.35 crore Wednesday, with India gross at ₹115.46 crore.
  • With a reported ₹30 crore budget, Koimoi pegs the ROI at 226% and assigns a super‑hit verdict as the film closes in on the ₹100 crore India club.
  • Hindustan Times reports the makers of Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha postponed its September 12 release, citing the strong run of Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra and sharing a note to give it more space.
  • Hindustan Times also reports the film has topped ₹200 crore worldwide in 13 days, while other coverage cites around ₹98 crore in India net, underscoring net‑vs‑gross and domestic‑vs‑worldwide differences.
  • Lead actor Kalyani Priyadarshan, promoted as India’s first female superhero by some outlets, thanked audiences on social media, and the film drew a celebratory Amul topical.