Lokah Shatters Empuraan Records: Becomes Number One At The Box Office

2025-09-20 03:14:06

(MENAFN- AsiaNet News)

Lokah Movie Box Office: The film Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has set a new record as the highest-grossing film in the Malayalam film industry.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' is now the highest-grossing Malayalam film globally, surpassing 'Empuraan.' It also set a record for a female-centric film in Indian cinema.

The film, Malayalam's first female superhero movie based on the Kalliyankattu Neeli myth, is getting a great response. The movie has raked in ₹130.50 crore net in India and ₹266 crore worldwide within just 23 days.

The female-led superhero film has now surpassed the lifetime earnings of 'Empuraan' (₹105.25 crore in India, ₹265.5 crore globally), as well as 'Manjummel Boys' (₹240.5 crore) and 'Thudarum' (₹234.5 crore), securing the top spot in Malayalam cinema.

Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, this film presents a magical world based on Kerala's Kalliyankattu Neeli legend. It also features cameos by Dulquer and Tovino Thomas.

Manjummel Boys was the previous record holder. This year, Thudarum and Empuraan beat it, but now Lokah has surpassed them all to become the new number one highest-grosser.

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