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Lokah: Chapter 1—Chandra Tops ₹100 Crore Worldwide as Hindi Release Debuts

Strong word-of-mouth for Malayalam cinema’s first female-led superhero entry turned a slow start into a breakout.

Overview

  • India net stands around ₹46–47 crore after seven days with multiple ~₹7 crore weekdays, according to trade estimates.
  • Worldwide gross crossed ₹100 crore within its first week, buoyed by strong overseas turnout in markets like the Middle East and the US.
  • Producers issued a public apology over a line criticized by Kannada speakers and confirmed the dialogue will be removed or edited.
  • The Hindi-dubbed theatrical rollout began on September 4 to broaden reach as the domestic total nears ₹50 crore.
  • Trade reports now label it the highest-grossing female-led South Indian film, and the makers say Lokah is planned as a five-part series.