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Lokah Chapter 1 Hits ₹81 Crore Worldwide in 5 Days as Makers Promise Edit After Karnataka Backlash

Strong word of mouth during the Onam window is propelling the Malayalam superhero debut toward a ₹100 crore run.

Overview

  • Domestic collections reached ₹31.05 crore net by day five, with a solid Monday of ₹6.65 crore after a surging opening weekend, according to Sacnilk.
  • Worldwide earnings stand at about ₹81 crore, including more than $5 million overseas, and trade trackers project a quick march toward ₹100 crore.
  • Wayfarer Films issued a public apology and said a dialogue that offended people in Karnataka will be removed or edited, after complaints about Bengaluru’s portrayal.
  • The film has outperformed fellow Onam releases, with Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam earning ₹1.05 crore on Monday versus Lokah’s ₹6.65 crore.
  • Presented as Malayalam cinema’s first female-led superhero entry and the launch of a Wayfarer Cinematic Universe, the creators have discussed a five-film plan and teased follow-ups without revealing story details.