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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Pulls Ahead of Hridayapoorvam on Day 2 as Onam Box Office Momentum Builds

A roughly 40% second‑day jump with higher occupancy propelled the film to a short‑term lead over Hridayapoorvam.

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Lokah Chapter 1 stars Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen.
Lokah, Hridayapoorvam and Odum Kuthira Chaadum Kuthira released on Onam 2025 | Image: Republic
Lokah Chapter 1 vs Hridayapoorvam Box Office Collection | Image: Republic World

Overview

  • Sacnilk reports Lokah at ₹2.7 crore on day 1 and ₹3.75 crore on day 2 for a two‑day India net of about ₹6.45 crore, edging past Hridayapoorvam’s ₹5.95 crore.
  • Friday Malayalam occupancy was reported at about 60.38% for Lokah versus 28.84% for Hridayapoorvam, reflecting stronger pickup in core markets.
  • BookMyShow day‑two ticket sales were 276,000 for Lokah against 107,000 for Hridayapoorvam, indicating wider audience traction.
  • Early worldwide tallies vary by outlet, with Koimoi citing roughly ₹11.11 crore gross in two days and Pinkvilla reporting about ₹18.65 crore, underscoring provisional estimates.
  • Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, the female‑led Malayalam superhero launch is reportedly budgeted near ₹30 crore, with Koimoi estimating about 21.5% recovery within 48 hours.