‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ has made history in Malayalam cinema by becoming only the third film to cross the 100 crore rupee mark in its home language. Made on a budget of 30 crore, the film has collected a total of 130.38 crore rupees in 23 days and has set several box office records.
Lokah Chapter 1 Chandra Record: The film 'Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra', produced by Dulquer Salmaan and directed by Dominic Arun, has created a sensation at the box office. Released in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, this 30 crore rupee budget film has garnered a total collection of 130.38 crore rupees in 23 days. In Malayalam, it has become the third film to cross the 100 crore rupee mark. In its 23-day run, the film has set several records, including becoming the highest-grossing female-led film in South India.
Lokah: Chandra Creates History in Malayalam Cinema
‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ was released in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu languages. Its original language, Malayalam, set the record for the highest earnings. On its 23rd day of release, the film crossed the 100 crore rupee mark in Malayalam itself. With this achievement, it has become only the third film in the history of Malayalam cinema to cross the 100 crore mark in its home language. Previously, this milestone was achieved by Mohanlal's ‘Thudaram’ and Chidambaram S Poduval's ‘Manjummel Boys’.
Box Office Collection
The film earned 130.25 crore rupees in Malayalam. The Telugu version contributed 1.98 crore rupees, and the Tamil version contributed 1.42 crore rupees. The film's total collection across all languages has reached 142.08 crore rupees. This figure proves that ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ has solidified its identity in Malayalam cinema.
Records and Achievements
The film also set a record for becoming the highest-grossing female-led film in South India. Furthermore, surpassing Keerthy Suresh's film ‘Mahanati’, ‘Lokah’ became the 12th highest-grossing film of 2025. In its 23-day box office journey, the film has achieved several milestones. Despite this, the film still holds a b grip at the box office and is expected to set many more records in the coming days.
The film not only entertained the audience but also received positive reactions from critics. Its story, direction, and performances by the actors were highly praised. Especially the acting of Tovino Thomas and Kalyani Priyadarshan was much appreciated. The film's soundtrack and visuals also captivated the audience's attention.
Film's Budget and Earning Ratio
The budget for ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ was only 30 crore rupees, while the film has earned 142.08 crore rupees so far. This has brought smiles to the faces of the film's producers and investors. The film has become an excellent example of achieving great success with a modest budget.
Multilingual Release of the Film
While the film became a hit in its original Malayalam language, it was also released in Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Although the earnings from these languages were lower compared to Malayalam, the film's multilingual appeal garnered it national recognition. This demonstrates that Malayalam cinema is no longer limited to South India but is attracting audiences across the entire country.
The remarkable performance of the film so far clearly indicates that ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ can set more records in the future. Due to its compelling story and production quality, it is expected to continue entertaining audiences for a long time. Along with its box office success, the film is also expected to receive a good response on merchandise and digital platforms.
