The Malayalam superhero film "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra," starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, continues its impressive performance at the box office. Released on August 28, 2025, the film has garnered significant attention and praise, drawing in audiences both domestically and internationally.
Box Office Collection:
On its ninth day, September 5, 2025, "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" collected approximately ₹7.75 crore in India, across all languages. This brings the film's total India collection to ₹62.45 crore. The film's global earnings have reached an impressive ₹120 crore.
Occupancy Rates:
The film has maintained strong occupancy rates, particularly in Malayalam. On Friday, September 5, 2025, the Malayalam version recorded an impressive 71.67% occupancy. Evening shows in Kerala have seen occupancy rates exceeding 90% in many cities. The Telugu version also showed decent numbers, with 39.88% occupancy.
Regional Performance:
The Malayalam version of "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" has been the primary contributor to the film's success, earning over ₹42 crore. The Tamil and Telugu versions have also contributed steadily, with the Tamil version raking in ₹5.05 crore and the Telugu version earning ₹7.15 crore in the first week. Even the Hindi release, though limited, has brought in ₹0.15 crore. Strong occupancies were reported in Kochi, Chennai, and Thrissur.
Worldwide Success:
"Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" has made a significant impact in international markets, collecting nearly $7 million overseas. This has pushed the film's worldwide total to ₹120 crore, surpassing the lifetime collections of several recent hits such as "Marco" and "ARM".
Factors Contributing to Success:
"Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" is directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under his banner Wayfarer Films. The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy, along with Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, and others. "Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra" is also listed among the biggest Malayalam hits of 2025.
