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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra Reaches Rs 300 Crore Worldwide, Sets JioHotstar Debut for Oct. 31

The Malayalam fantasy adventure closes a lengthy nine-week theatrical window after a standout overseas run led by the Middle East.

Overview

  • Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra begins streaming on JioHotstar on October 31 at 12:00 a.m., and viewing requires a subscription.
  • PinkVilla reports the film has closed at Rs 300 crore worldwide, calling it the top-grossing Malayalam title in Kerala, India and globally.
  • The Middle East run finished at $8.51 million, making it the region’s No. 2 Malayalam grosser, per Koimoi.
  • In India, the film netted Rs 156.73 crore after 63 days, with the extended exclusive theatrical run cited as key to its final tally.
  • The production was reportedly mounted on a ~Rs 30 crore budget, and Bollywood Life cites a Reddit claim that JioHotstar paid about Rs 75 crore for digital rights.