‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ crosses ₹211 CR worldwide in 14 days — Malayalam cinema’s first female superhero shatters records

‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’, the first female-led superhero film in Malayalam cinema, has stormed the box office, collecting an impressive ₹211.61 crore worldwide in just 14 days since its release on August 28. The film grossed ₹97.85 crore net in India and ₹96.15 crore overseas, surpassing Mohanlal’s ‘Thudarum’ to become the second highest-grossing Malayalam film internationally.

Made on a modest budget of ₹30 crore, the movie has already delivered profits of nearly ₹68 crore from India alone, with a staggering 226% return on investment. Trade experts call it a game-changer, redefining how Malayalam cinema travels across India and abroad.

The film’s dubbed versions in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu are pulling huge crowds, contributing to its pan-India success. On BookMyShow, it has sold close to 4 million tickets, becoming the third-fastest Malayalam film to cross major ticketing milestones.

Powered by Kalyani Priyadarshan’s performance, ‘Lokah’ has maintained strong occupancy rates, averaging 95% in its opening week, especially around Onam. Word-of-mouth and repeat viewings continue to drive demand, with fans already buzzing about future installments teased in the end credits, featuring Tovino Thomas and Dulquer Salmaan.

Industry analysts see the film’s success as part of a larger upward trend in Malayalam cinema, with bold storytelling and diverse genres attracting audiences across India and international markets.