Director Dominic Arun’s Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has become a surprise hit at the box office. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, and Sandy, the film not only impressed audiences but also posted strong numbers in its first week. On Wednesday (Day 7), it collected Rs 7.1 crore in India, taking its total to Rs 46.14 crore.
Lokah Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 7
The film opened on a slow note with Rs 2.7 crore on August 28. But thanks to strong word-of-mouth, collections jumped over the weekend with Rs 7.6 crore on Saturday and Rs 10.1 crore on Sunday. Monday saw a drop to Rs 7.2 crore, but it stayed steady afterwards, earning Rs 7.26 crore on Tuesday and Rs 7.19 crore on Wednesday. On that day, the Malayalam version alone contributed Rs 6.3 crore, while the Telugu version added Rs 89 lakh.
Occupancy remained strong, with Malayalam at 48.49% and Telugu at 19.35%. Now, Lokah is set to cross Rs 50 cr mark in India today (Thursday).
Lokah Chapter 1 India Box Office
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Thursday] | Rs 2.7 cr [Mal: 2.7 cr] |
| Day 2 [1st Friday] | Rs 4 cr [Mal: 3.65 cr; Te: 0.35 cr] |
| Day 3 [1st Saturday] | Rs 7.6 cr [Mal: 5.8 cr; Ta: 0.6 cr; Te: 1.2 cr] |
| Day 4 [1st Sunday] | Rs 10.1 cr [Mal: 7.4 cr; Ta: 1.1 cr; Te: 1.6 cr] |
| Day 5 [1st Monday] | Rs 7.2 cr [Mal: 5.6 cr; Ta: 0.75 cr; Te: 0.85 cr] |
| Day 6 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 7.65 cr [Mal: 5.7 cr; Ta: 0.85 cr; Te: 1.1 cr] |
| Day 7 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 6.75 cr early estimates |
| Total | Rs 46.00 cr net |
The film has been performing well overseas, too. In six days, it earned Rs 93.75 crore globally. By Wednesday evening, it crossed the Rs 101 crore mark, becoming one of the biggest Malayalam films worldwide. The makers thanked fans for the overwhelming response across languages.
Lokah Vs Hridayapoorvam
The film released alongside Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam. But while Lokhah earned Rs 46.14 crore in seven days, Hridayapoorvam managed only Rs 18.10 crore. That’s a gap of over 60%, making Lokhah the clear box office winner.
Hridayapoorvam India Box Office
| Day | India Net Collection |
|---|---|
| Day 1 [1st Thursday] | Rs 3.25 cr |
| Day 2 [1st Friday] | Rs 2.5 cr |
| Day 3 [1st Saturday] | Rs 3 cr |
| Day 4 [1st Sunday] | Rs 3.7 cr |
| Day 5 [1st Monday] | Rs 1.9 cr |
| Day 6 [1st Tuesday] | Rs 1.75 cr |
| Day 7 [1st Wednesday] | Rs 2.00 cr early estimates |
| Total | Rs 18.10 cr net |
More About Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
The story follows Chandra, a young woman who moves from Sweden to Bangalore. She works night shifts at a café and keeps to herself until a run-in with an organ-trafficking gang unlocks her hidden powers. Soon, she discovers she is Kalliyankattu Neeli, an ageless yakshi from Kerala connected to an ancient line of protectors. Mixing myth, fantasy, and action, the film explores her journey of self-discovery and destiny.
The runtime is 149 minutes (2 hours 29 minutes). Due to demand, it is also available in Hindi, reaching a wider audience across India.
Amid its success, the film faced criticism after a dialogue upset the Kannada-speaking community. Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films issued an apology, saying the line was unintentional and would be removed. They clarified that no disrespect was intended and requested audiences to accept the apology.
