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Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – The Magic of This Malayalam Film Continues; Joins the ₹200 Crore Club
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Even After 10 Days, the Buzz Around ‘Lokah: Chandra’ Remains Strong
‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’, the latest Malayalam film, has captured audiences’ hearts, and its momentum hasn’t slowed even after 10 days in theatres. In fact, the film’s earnings significantly increased after its first week, surprising both critics and trade analysts.
A Slow Start, But a Stunning Turnaround
The film began with a modest opening of ₹2.7 crore and featured no major star cast. As a result, there wasn’t much pre-release hype, and it had a standard theatrical rollout. However, thanks to its gripping storyline and impactful presentation, audiences quickly embraced it.
Word-of-Mouth Fuels the Film’s Rise
The film’s success can largely be attributed to strong word-of-mouth promotion. Viewers began recommending it enthusiastically, leading to full houses in theatres. In its first week alone, it earned ₹54.7 crore, with 90% of the revenue coming from Kerala and the rest from Tamil, Telugu, and Hindi-speaking regions.
A Powerful Second Week Performance
The film’s momentum didn’t slow in the second week. Here’s a breakdown of its daily earnings:
- Day 9: ₹7.65 crore
- Day 10: ₹10 crore
- Day 11: ₹10.15 crore
- Day 12: ₹5.9 crore
- Day 13: ₹5.1 crore
- Day 14: ₹4.35 crore
- Day 15: ₹3.85 crore
- Day 16: ₹4.05 crore
With this, the film collected a second-week total of ₹47 crore, bringing its 16-day domestic total to ₹105.75 crore.
Impressive Overseas Performance
Not just in India, but the film has seen tremendous success in overseas markets as well. According to industry sources, it grossed $11.4 million (approx. ₹100 crore) internationally — a rare feat for a Malayalam film.
This takes the film’s total worldwide collection to nearly ₹200 crore, making it one of the biggest Malayalam hits ever.
Plot: A Thriller Blending Mystery and Sci-Fi with a Youthful Edge
The story revolves around Chandra, a mysterious young woman with a gothic appearance, who has just moved to Bangalore. She works night shifts at a café and lives alone. Across from her apartment live two curious bachelors — Sunny and Venu — who become intrigued by her unusual habits, strange guests, and solitary life. As they get to know her, a dark, suspenseful narrative begins to unfold.
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Direction, Cast & Production
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 Strong Start to the Wayfarer Cinematic Universe
‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ marks the first entry in the Wayfarer Cinematic Universe (WCU) and sets the tone brilliantly. Despite the absence of major stars, it shines through its compelling script, tight performances, and distinctive cinematic style, earning widespread acclaim.
One of the Year’s Biggest Malayalam Hits
The film has not only entered the ₹100 crore club but has also gone on to approach ₹200 crore in global earnings, making it the biggest Malayalam hit of the year so far.
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