Lokah Chapter 1 Crosses Rs 300 Crore Worldwide, Closes In On 2025’s Top Seven
Record UAE admissions propel the Malayalam release within reach of the year’s top seven worldwide.
Overview
- After 45 days, the film’s reported worldwide gross stands at Rs 302.49 crore, making it the only Malayalam title to enter the 300 crore club and the top-grossing Malayalam film to date.
- It ranks No. 8 among 2025 Indian releases worldwide and needs about Rs 1.63 crore more to surpass Housefull 5 for the No. 7 spot, according to trade trackers.
- UAE footfalls have crossed 510,000, the highest ever for a Malayalam film in the territory and the second-highest for a South Indian film behind Baahubali 2, surpassing L2: Empuraan.
- Trade figures cite India net at roughly Rs 155.25 crore with India gross at about Rs 183.19 crore and overseas gross near Rs 119.30 crore.
- With an estimated Rs 30 crore budget, the return on investment is pegged around 417.5%, aided by a weekend lift to about Rs 31 lakh on day 45.