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Lokah: Chapter 1 — Chandra Crosses ₹250 Crore Worldwide, Rises to No. 2 Malayalam Grosser

Strong third‑week holds, backed by record overseas earnings, pushed the female‑led superhero film into rare box‑office territory.

Overview

  • Industry trackers report a worldwide total of roughly ₹249–255 crore after 18–19 days, placing Lokah second all time for Malayalam behind L2: Empuraan.
  • India collections stand around ₹122 crore nett per Sacnilk, with steady third‑week business and high weekend occupancy in Malayalam markets.
  • Overseas receipts have topped $12 million (about ₹109 crore), the highest ever for a Malayalam release and a key driver of its global rank.
  • Made for about ₹30 crore, the film is highly profitable as producer Dulquer Salmaan confirms a profit‑sharing model with key team members and stakeholders.
  • With a broader Lokah slate planned by the makers, the film’s success is fueling franchise talk even as senior voices urge caution against a superhero bandwagon.