The malayalam superhero sensation Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, is on fire at the box office. After a strong start, the film showed a huge jump on Day 2, crossing ₹6.7 crore net in India in just two days. Here are the seven major highlights from its box office journey so far.
1. Big Day 2 Surge – ₹4 Crore Net
On Friday, the film collected ₹4 crore net across india, marking a 48% jump from its opening day. This growth has boosted confidence in the film’s blockbuster potential.
2. Two-Day india Total – ₹6.7 Crore Net
With Day 1’s ₹2.7 crore and Day 2’s ₹4 crore, the two-day total now stands at ₹6.7 crore, proving the film has solid legs for the weekend.
3. malayalam Version Leads – ₹6.35 Crore in Two Days
Out of the ₹6.7 crore total, the Malayalam version alone contributed ₹6.35 crore, while the telugu dub added a modest ₹35 lakhs, hinting at strong regional dominance.
4. kerala Reigns supreme – ₹6 Crore Gross
Kerala, as expected, emerged as the box office leader, delivering ₹6 crore gross in two days. Packed shows and family audiences drove the surge, especially during evening and night screenings.
5. Other States Join In – Smaller but Solid Support
- Karnataka: ₹0.63 crore
- Andhra Pradesh/Telangana: ₹0.55 crore
- Tamil Nadu: ₹0.45 crore
- Rest of India: ₹0.22 crore
While smaller than Kerala’s numbers, these contributions hint at growing appeal in non-Malayalam markets.
6. Positive Vibes Fuel audience Buzz
From viral social media posts to lobby chatter about merchandise (yes, kids are already asking for Chandra lunchboxes!), the film has created a fun, family-friendly buzz beyond just collections.
7. Weekend Projections Look Bright
Trade experts predict that the weekend could take the film past the ₹15 crore mark in India, setting it up for a major run ahead.
Final Word
With strong day-to-day growth, positive word-of-mouth, and Kerala’s powerhouse support, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is well on its way to becoming a Mollywood box office phenomenon.
Note: That box office receipts are approximations and could change. Final figures could vary depending on additional information and reports..jpg)
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