Kalyani Priyadarshan and her team have achieved a historic milestone for Malayalam films. Unlike legends such as Mohanlal, Mammootty, or Fahadh Faasil, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has become the first Malayalam movie to surpass ₹150 crore at the Indian box office, reaching this figure in just 35 days.
Domestic Earnings Soar
The film continues to perform strongly, unaffected by mid-week slowdowns. Reports from Sacnilk indicate that on day 35, Lokah Chapter 1 earned an additional ₹1.90 crore, a 22% increase over the previous day. Its total domestic net collection now stands at ₹150.80 crore across all languages. With upcoming public holidays like Gandhi Jayanti and Dussehra, further gains are expected. Including taxes, the domestic gross reaches ₹177.94 crore.
Breaking Malayalam Box Office Records
This success places Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra ahead of the previous top-grossing Malayalam film, Manjummel Boys, which earned ₹142 crore net, and Thudarum, which collected ₹122 crore.
Top 3 Highest-Grossing Malayalam Films in India:
- Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – ₹150.80 crore
- Manjummel Boys – ₹142 crore
- Thudarum – ₹122 crore
Overseas Success
The film’s global performance is equally impressive. Produced by Dulquer Salmaan, it has earned ₹118.15 crore internationally. Combined with domestic collections, the worldwide gross now totals ₹296.09 crore. With just under ₹4 crore needed to reach ₹300 crore globally, Lokah Chapter 1 is on track to enter the 300 crore club, a first for Malayalam cinema.
35-Day Box Office Overview
- India net: ₹150.80 crore
- India gross: ₹177.94 crore
- Budget: ₹30 crore
- Return on Investment (ROI): 402%
- Overseas gross: ₹118.15 crore
- Worldwide gross: ₹296.09 crore
- Verdict: Blockbuster success
