Malayalam cinema has found its new box office phenomenon in Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead, this ambitious superhero film is rewriting regional cinema’s potential at the box office. Within six days of release, the film is already on the brink of the ₹40 crore milestone, cementing itself as a blockbuster in the making.
Day 6 Collection – ₹7.35 Crore Pushes Total to ₹38.95 Crore
On its sixth day, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra collected a solid ₹7.35 crore, taking its total domestic earnings to ₹38.95 crore. The movie saw strong weekend growth, with Saturday clocking ₹7.6 crore and Sunday an impressive ₹10.1 crore. Despite a minor dip on Monday, the film bounced back midweek with strong numbers.
Industry trackers now expect the film to comfortably cross ₹40 crore by Day 7, a rare feat for a Malayalam superhero film.
Occupancy Trends Across Regions
The film is enjoying outstanding occupancy in Kerala:
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Kollam: 87%
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Alappuzha: 84.75%
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Kozhikode: 79.5%
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Thrissur: 77%
While Kerala remains its stronghold, dubbed versions in other states are gradually gaining momentum, though metros like Mumbai and Delhi have shown only modest occupancy so far.
Why Audiences Are Loving Lokah
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Superhero Genre with Local Flavor: The story of Chandra, a young woman discovering her powers after her father’s mysterious disappearance, has struck a chord with audiences.
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Star Power of Kalyani Priyadarshan: Her performance has received wide praise, adding emotional depth to the action-heavy narrative.
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Strong Word-of-Mouth: Positive reviews and audience buzz are ensuring packed evening and night shows.
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High Production Value: Critics have applauded the film’s visual effects and world-building, rare in regional superhero cinema.
Critical Reception
Leading reviewers have given the film 3.5 to 4 stars out of 5, calling it an ambitious attempt that blends emotional drama with spectacle. Many see it as the beginning of a new Malayalam superhero universe, with sequels already being anticipated by fans.
The Road Ahead
With its current momentum, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra could cross the ₹50 crore mark in its second week, setting new benchmarks for Malayalam cinema. If overseas collections pick up alongside domestic growth, the film might enter the global ₹100 crore club, a historic milestone for the industry.
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