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Kalyani Priyadarshan’s ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’ emerges as the 5th biggest Malayalam hit of 2025

02:02 01/09/2025

Dominic Arun's directorial venture, 'Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has emerged as a surprise hit in Malayalam cinema, grossing Rs 24.40 crore. Kalyani's portrayal of Chandra is widely praised. Despite a modest opening, strong word-of-mouth propelled the film to the fifth spot among 2025's top Mollywood hits, surpassing bigger-budgeted films.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' box office collection day 4: Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero film inches closer to Rs 25 crore mark after opening weekend

22:02 31/08/2025

Dominic Arun's 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, made a splash in theaters on August 28, 2025. The Malayalam superhero film has garnered ₹24.05 crore after its opening weekend, with Sunday's collections estimated at ₹9.75 crores across languages. The movie witnessed impressive Malayalam occupancy rates, reaching as high as 82.06% during afternoon shows.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' box office collection day 3: Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer superhero film mints Rs 13.95 crore

23:02 30/08/2025

Dominic Arun's 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, has dominated the box office, earning Rs 13.95 crore domestically in three days. The film's Malayalam version saw impressive occupancy, particularly during night shows. Filmmaker Nag Ashwin of 'Kalki 2898 AD' praised the superhero film and its team on social media, acknowledging their efforts.