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Director Dominic Arun’s superhero spectacle ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has made a strong start at the box office, quickly establishing itself as the top choice for moviegoers. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen in lead roles, the film has impressed audiences with its refreshing superhero narrative and stylish execution.On its third day, early estimates suggest that the movie collected over Rs 7.25 crore, with Malayalam markets contributing the bulk of the earnings. With this, the film’s total domestic collection now stands at Rs 13.95 crore across languages.Breaking down the numbers, ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ earned Rs 2.7 crore on its opening day (Thursday), followed by Rs 4 crore on Friday. Saturday witnessed the biggest jump so far, with collections soaring by 81.25% to Rs 7.25 crore, driven by its strong word-of-mouth and positive reviews.
Theatre occupancy
The Malayalam version alone raked in Rs 5.75 crore on Day 3, supported by excellent occupancy levels. The film saw 73.17% overall occupancy in Kerala, with night shows hitting a high of 81.71%. In the Telugu market, the film recorded 29.60% occupancy on Saturday, with night shows peaking at nearly 40%. Tamil Nadu contributed a modest Rs 50 lakh on Day 3.
Cast of the film
Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan in a superhero role, the film has earned compliments for her on-screen demeanor and stunts. Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan help the cast with a hand, while Jakes Bejoy’s music and Nimish Ravi’s cinematography further elevate the film’s big-screen appeal.Even though Mohanlal’s Hridayapoorvam had its release on the same date, it is ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ has become an audience favorite today.
Naga Vamsi praises ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’ and team
Interestingly, filmmaker Nag Ashwin, known for his own ambitious sci-fi saga ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, took to Instagram to appreciate the effort behind ‘Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra’. Sharing a story after watching the film, Ashwin wrote: “Yes yes… seated for the Lokah-verse.” He further praised the team, saying: “And the whole team again… great job,” tagging director Dominic Arun along with Dulquer Salmaan, Kalyani Priyadarshan, Jakes Bejoy, and Nimish Ravi.DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers in this article are compiled from our proprietary sources and diverse public data. While we strive for accuracy, all figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the project’s box office performance. We are open to feedback and suggestions on toientertainment@timesinternet.in Go to Source
