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Lokah Chapter 1 Crosses ₹250 Crore Worldwide, Rises to No. 2 Malayalam Grosser

Trade trackers credit the low-budget, female‑led Wayfarer Films superhero with a robust third‑week hold that now positions it to challenge Mohanlal’s L2: Empuraan.

Dulquer Salmaan reveals Mammootty, Priyadarshan had doubts about Kalyani Priyadarshan-starrer Lokah Chapter 1-Chandra.
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Overview

  • As per industry estimates, the film has grossed about ₹252.1 crore worldwide in 18 days (Koimoi) and has topped ₹250 crore within 19 days (PinkVilla), placing it second all time for Malayalam cinema.
  • India collections stand around ₹119.6–122 crore net by day 19 across reports, while overseas earnings of roughly ₹109–111 crore make it one of the format’s strongest international performers.
  • In Kerala, the third weekend delivered record third‑Saturday and third‑Sunday grosses and pushed the regional tally to roughly ₹88.6–90+ crore gross, according to PinkVilla’s estimates.
  • Director Jeethu Joseph urged filmmakers not to chase a superhero wave after Lokah’s success, saying the industry thrives on variety rather than copying a template.
  • Producer Dulquer Salmaan said the team had braced for losses and recalled initial doubts from Priyadarshan and Mammootty before the film’s pan‑India surge and the planned Wayfarer universe tease.