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‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ Crosses ₹100 Crore Worldwide – A Milestone for Malayalam Cinema!
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The Malayalam film ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has achieved a major milestone by crossing the ₹100 crore mark worldwide in just 8 days since its release. The film has performed exceptionally well at the Indian box office and received tremendous audience appreciation.
Slow Start, Then a Strong Comeback
While the film began with a modest opening, strong word-of-mouth buzz, especially among the youth, helped ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ pick up pace quickly, delivering impressive numbers by the end of the first week.
₹55.59 Crore Earned in India in Just 9 Days
Released on August 28, the film has collected a total of ₹55.59 crore in India within 9 days. Despite an opening day collection of only ₹2.7 crore, the film maintained steady growth:
- First Monday – ₹7.2 crore
- Day 6 – ₹7.1 crore
- Day 7 – ₹7.1 crore
- Day 8 – ₹7.6 crore
By the end of its first week, the film had grossed ₹53.95 crore, with most of the revenue coming from Malayalam-speaking audiences.
Impressive Response Overseas Too
Not just in India, ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has also gained a strong following internationally. With notable collections from overseas markets, the film’s total worldwide earnings have surpassed ₹100 crore. It has now become the third Malayalam film in 2025 to cross the 100-crore mark globally.
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What’s the Story About?
The film follows Chandra, a mysterious young woman with a gothic look who has just moved to Bangalore. She works the night shift at a café and lives alone. Across from her apartment live two carefree bachelors — Sunny and Venu — who find themselves intrigued by her. Sunny, in particular, is drawn to her unusual routines, strange visitors, and isolated lifestyle. As their interactions increase, a suspenseful and layered story begins to unfold.
Direction and Cast
Directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan under the Wayfarer Films banner, the film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy in lead roles. The supporting cast includes Arun Kurian, Chandu Salimkumar, Nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, and Sarath Sabha.
A Youth-Focused Thriller with Sci-Fi Elements
‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ stands out as a youth-oriented thriller that skillfully blends suspense and science fiction. Despite the absence of big stars, the film has proven its box office appeal and marks a strong beginning for the proposed Wayfarer Cinematic Universe.
‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has made a significant mark with its compelling storytelling, strong performances, and unique presentation. Crossing the ₹100 crore milestone, it has solidified its place as one of the year’s biggest Malayalam hits.
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