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Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra Reaches ₹225 Crore Worldwide, Crosses ₹100 Crore Overseas

The Malayalam superhero breakout becomes only the second film from the industry to hit ₹100 crore in international grosses.

Overview

  • After 16 days in theaters, India net collections stand at about ₹105.75 crore, leaving the film less than ₹1 crore short of overtaking L2: Empuraan for the No. 3 all-time spot domestically, according to trade trackers.
  • Producers rolled out new character posters unveiling Dulquer Salmaan as Charlie Odiyan and Tovino Thomas as Michael Chatan, signaling the next chapters in the Lokah universe.
  • Director Dominic Arun and the team have indicated plans for a multi-film slate, with at least five movies envisioned for the franchise.
  • The release of Dulquer Salmaan’s Kaantha was officially postponed, with the makers citing Lokah’s strong theatrical run in their statement.
  • At a recent event, Dulquer Salmaan pledged to share profits from Lokah Part 1 and future installments with the team, reinforcing the production’s collaborative approach.