Kotha Lokah Crosses 100 Crores

Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, the Malayalam superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has been making waves at the box office. The film, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films, has crossed the ₹100 crore mark worldwide in just seven days of its release. With a worldwide gross of ₹101 crore, it has become the highest grossing female-led regional language film, surpassing Anushka Shetty's Rudhramadevi and Keerthy Suresh's Mahanati.

The film's success can be attributed to its unique blend of supernatural folklore and modern storytelling, along with Kalyani Priyadarshan's strong lead performance. Kotha Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra has positioned itself as a game changer for female led cinema in India, and its impressive box office numbers have made it the third highest grossing Malayalam film of 2025. The movie has collected ₹ 59 crore in India including all languages and ₹50 crore from rest of the world.

As the film continues its successful run, the trade expects it to maintain its momentum in the coming weeks. With its impressive box office performance, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is likely to join the ₹200 crore club soon. The film's director, Dominic Arun, has announced plans for a five-part series, with Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra being the first instalment in the Loka Universe.

The film's performance in different languages has been impressive, with the Telugu dubbed version, Kotha Lokah, collecting around ₹7+ crore in the first week. The Hindi version of the film was released on September 4, 2025, and is expected to contribute to the film's overall box office collection. With its engaging storyline and strong performances, Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra is set to become a landmark film in Malayalam cinema.