Malayalam cinema‘s first female superhero film, ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, had a good start at the box office. Released on August 28, the Dominic Arun directorial has carried huge expectations, and early collections suggest the film is sure to enjoy impressive numbers in the opening weekend.As per Sacnilk, the film opened with Rs 2.7 crore on day 1, driven entirely by the Malayalam version. On day 2, collections jumped by nearly 39%, with the film earning Rs 3.75 crore across languages. Of this, Malayalam contributed Rs 3.4 crore, while the Telugu version added Rs 0.35 crore. This brings the film’s total to Rs 6.45 crore in just two days.
Theatre occupancy
On Friday, August 29, the movie recorded an overall Malayalam occupancy of 60.38%. Morning shows stood at 34.76%, while afternoon shows picked up to 49.92%. The evening and night shows witnessed a huge surge, with occupancies at 74.01% and 82.84% respectively.Fronting the big-budget spectacle, Kalyani Priyadarshan has earned wide praise for her striking screen presence as the superheroine. She is supported by Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and veteran actor Vijayaraghavan.
Kalyani Priyadarshan impresses fans in a new avatar
The X response to ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra’ has been overwhelmingly positive, with fans calling it possibly the most enjoyable theater experience of the year. Far too many Twitter users touted the film for its large scale, impressive visual effects, and strong performances, especially by lead actress Kalyani Priyadarshan, playing the first female superhero of Malayalam cinema. Viewers claimed the film was exciting, with great entertainment value in the interval block. Netizens also praised the overall technical sophistication of the production, including sound mixing and cinematography.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
