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Lokah: Chapter 1 Tops ₹100 Crore Worldwide as Hindi Version Opens and Makers Apologize for Dialogue

Powered by strong word of mouth, the Malayalam superhero film has reached about ₹46 crore in India within a week on robust Kerala and overseas turnout.

Overview

  • Wayfarer Films said the worldwide total crossed roughly ₹101 crore by Wednesday evening, with domestic collections at ₹46.14 crore after seven days.
  • Kerala remains the key driver, with regional grosses nearing ₹35 crore after strong weekday holds, according to box-office trackers.
  • Trade estimates peg overseas earnings at about $6 million (≈₹52 crore), taking the global haul to around ₹105.5 crore in a week.
  • Following complaints from Kannada-speaking audiences, the producers issued a public apology and committed to remove or edit the offending line.
  • The Hindi-dubbed release rolled out on September 4 to widen the footprint, as prominent actors including Alia Bhatt and Akshay Kumar publicly praised the film.