Kalyani Priyadarshan’s Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has officially wrapped up its theatrical journey, and what a phenomenal run it’s been! The female-led superhero epic, produced by Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, has shattered every major record for Malayalam cinema. As the film begins streaming on JioHotstar from October 31, 2025, here’s a complete look at its final worldwide box office numbers.
🏆 Lokah Chapter 1 Final Box Office Collection (India)
After an impressive 64-day run in theatres, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra concluded its domestic journey with a staggering ₹156.80 crore net collection in India — the highest ever for a Malayalam film.
Released on August 28, 2025, the Dominic Arun directorial clashed head-on with Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam yet emerged victorious, becoming a cultural and commercial phenomenon.
With this, Kalyani Priyadarshan makes history as the first Malayalam actress to headline a film crossing the ₹100 crore mark in India. The film has officially dethroned Manjummel Boys (₹142 crore) to become the biggest Malayalam blockbuster of all time.
🇮🇳 Top-Grossing Malayalam Films (India Net Collections)
- Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra – ₹156.80 crore
- Manjummel Boys – ₹142 crore
- Thudarum – ₹122 crore
🌍 A Spectacular Overseas Run
The film’s global success story doesn’t end there. Lokah delivered a stellar overseas performance, grossing ₹119.90 crore, making it the second-highest Malayalam film internationally, just behind L2: Empuraan (₹142.25 crore).
Its dark fantasy tone and universal storytelling resonated with audiences worldwide, especially in the Middle East, UK, and North America, where it maintained a strong hold through multiple weeks.
🌎 A Historic Worldwide Total
Bringing together its domestic and international earnings, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra amassed a record-breaking ₹304.85 crore worldwide gross, becoming the first Malayalam film ever to cross the ₹300 crore mark globally!
This milestone pushes it far ahead of previous record-holder L2: Empuraan (₹268.05 crore), solidifying Lokah as a truly global Mollywood phenomenon.
💰 Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra – Box Office Summary (Closing Collection)
| Category | Collection |
|---|---|
| India Net | ₹156.80 crore |
| India Gross | ₹184.95 crore |
| Overseas Gross | ₹119.90 crore |
| Worldwide Gross | ₹304.85 crore |
| Verdict | Blockbuster |
🔥 Records Created by Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra
- First female-led Malayalam film to cross ₹100 crore in India.
- Highest-grossing Malayalam film of all time (domestic and global).
- First and only Mollywood film to cross ₹150 crore net in India.
- Second highest-grossing Malayalam film overseas.
- First Mollywood film to cross ₹300 crore worldwide.
- Biggest domestic, overseas, and global hit for Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen.
- Most profitable Malayalam film of 2025.
- 6th most profitable Indian film of 2025.
- Highest Mollywood grosser in Kerala.
- 8th highest-grossing Indian film worldwide in 2025.
🎬 The Legacy of Lokah
With its massive success, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has changed the landscape of Malayalam cinema forever. It’s not just a blockbuster — it’s a milestone that proves regional films can match global standards while staying rooted in local storytelling.
For Kalyani Priyadarshan, this is a career-defining triumph — one that places her firmly among India’s most bankable and respected leading ladies.
As the film now finds new life on streaming platforms, the Lokah universe is just getting started — and fans can’t wait for Chapter 2.