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Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra Nears ₹190 Crore Worldwide, Climbs to No. 4 Among Malayalam Grossers

Dulquer Salmaan pledges to share profits with the team, underscoring plans for a multi‑film universe.

Overview

  • After 11 days in theatres, trade estimates peg worldwide gross at ₹189.46 crore, pushing the film past 2018 to fourth all time for Malayalam cinema, per Koimoi.
  • The second weekend surge lifted totals to ₹97.46 crore gross in India and ₹92 crore overseas, reflecting strong holds across markets, according to trade trackers.
  • Kerala posted a bigger second weekend than its first, with an estimated ₹58.75 crore 11‑day gross in the state, Pinkvilla reported.
  • The Hindi version opened on September 4, broadening reach as India’s day‑9 total hit ₹62.50 crore across languages, per Sacnilk.
  • Kalyani Priyadarshan praised Salmaan for backing a female‑led launch and recalled his pre‑release call urging her to ignore box‑office anxiety, as outlets also note all figures are unverified trade estimates.