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Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra Tops ₹200 Crore Worldwide in 13 Days

Backed by a ₹30 crore budget and a multilingual rollout, the female-led superhero film has vaulted into Malayalam cinema’s top tier on sustained domestic holds and strong overseas demand.

Overview

  • Wayfarer Films confirmed a worldwide haul of about ₹202 crore, with trade trackers estimating roughly ₹203 crore by day 13.
  • India collections have reached an estimated ₹97.75 crore nett by day 14, including about ₹72.20 crore gross in Kerala, according to trade reports.
  • The film is now cited among Malayalam’s all-time top grossers, with several outlets reporting a fourth-place rank and the year’s second-fastest run to ₹200 crore after L2: Empuraan.
  • Produced for around ₹30 crore, the movie has delivered exceptional returns, with Indian Express estimating roughly 600% profit within 13 days.
  • Dulquer Salmaan has said profits will be shared with the team, as lead actor Kalyani Priyadarshan registers a ₹200 crore milestone for a female-led Indian superhero film.