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Lokah: Chapter 1 Crosses ₹300 Crore, Sets New Malayalam Box-Office Benchmark

Trade reports point to an October 20 JioHotstar debut that remains unconfirmed by the makers.

Overview

  • The Kalyani Priyadarshan-led superhero/dark-fantasy is now the highest-grossing Malayalam film, becoming the first from the industry to top ₹300 crore worldwide.
  • Recent tallies cite an India gross around ₹182.7 crore and overseas about ₹119.3 crore, pushing the global total past ₹301 crore while the film continues in cinemas.
  • Kerala collections have surpassed the previous state record, with reports placing the haul near ₹119 crore within roughly six weeks of release.
  • An OTT launch on JioHotstar around October 20 has been widely reported, but the streaming date has not been officially announced as the theatrical window was extended.
  • Franchise plans are advancing as a sequel centered on Tovino Thomas has been teased, and Priyadarshan told Forbes she will return in future Lokah films, with Dulquer Salmaan producing and appearing.