Malayalam superhero movie Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, has been creating a rage at the box office. The movie is made on a very limited budget became an overnight hit after its theatrical release on August 28, 2025.
The movie stars Kalyani Priyadarshan in the lead role, along with Naslen, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian and others.
Given its major success at the box office, reports suggest that Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra may stream on Netflix from September 26, 2025, or generally in the last week of September. However, neither Netflix nor the makers have officially confirmed the date yet.
Lokah has been unstoppable at the box office and has already crossed the Rs 100 crore mark in its theatrical run.
According to Moneycontrol review, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra marks the first Malayalam movie with a female superhero and has become 'a tremendous hit.'
What's the story of Lokah
The film's story is about main protagonist Chandra arriving in Bengaluru and taking up a job to stay under the radar, while a mystery involving disappearances and organ trafficking unfolds.
The movie was made at a moderate budget of Rs 30 crore and has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark.
Giving you a break up of the daywise collections of Lokhah Chapter 1: Chandra at the Indian box office.
Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra — Day-wise Box Office (India Net)
Covering Day 1 (Aug 28, 2025) to Day 18 (Sep 14, 2025). Figures are media-reported estimates and may be revised.
| Day | Date (2025) | India Net Collection |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Aug 28 | ₹ 2.70 crore |
| Day 2 | Aug 29 | ₹ 4.00 crore |
| Day 3 | Aug 30 | ₹ 7.60 crore |
| Day 4 | Aug 31 | ₹ 10.10 crore |
| Day 5 | Sep 01 | ₹ 7.20 crore |
| Day 6 | Sep 02 | ₹ 7.65 crore |
| Day 7 | Sep 03 | ₹ 7.10 crore |
| Day 8 | Sep 04 | ₹ 8.35 crore |
| Day 9 | Sep 05 | ₹ 7.65 crore |
| Day 10 | Sep 06 | ₹ 10.00 crore |
| Day 11 | Sep 07 | ₹ 10.15 crore |
| Day 12 | Sep 08 | ₹ 5.90 crore |
| Day 13 | Sep 09 | ₹ 5.10 crore |
| Day 14 | Sep 10 | ₹ 4.35 crore |
| Day 15 | Sep 11 | ₹ 3.85 crore |
| Day 16 | Sep 12 | ₹ 4.05 crore |
| Day 17 | Sep 13 | ₹ 6.30 crore |
| Day 18 | Sep 14 | ~₹ 6.85 crore (early est.) |
Praising the movie, the review praised many aspects of the movie. The MC review called it ambitious world-building, strong visuals, action sequences, and the standout performance by Kalyani Priyadarshan.
If the Netflix release happens around late September, streaming viewers will soon get to experience the visuals and energy that reviewers and audiences in theatres have been raving about.
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