Lokah Shatters Empuraan Records: Becomes Number One at the Box Office

Published : Sep 20, 2025, 07:45 PM ISTUpdated : Sep 20, 2025, 09:09 PM IST

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.

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Lokah Break Empuraan Record

'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.

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Lokah's Box Office Record

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.

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Lokah to be made in 5 parts

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.

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Lokah in the number 1 spot

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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