The Mollywood box office has witnessed a historic moment! The Kalyani Priyadarshan starrer, Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, has officially become the biggest Malayalam film of all time at the worldwide box office. The superhero film achieved this incredible feat on its fourth Friday, surpassing the record previously held by L2: Empuraan.
The film’s total worldwide gross now stands at a massive ₹263.50 crore. This collection is split between ₹151.25 crore from the domestic Indian market and an impressive ₹112.25 crore from overseas.
A Golden Era For Malayalam Cinema
This is a huge achievement, but it’s also part of an incredible trend for the Malayalam film industry. Mollywood has been on a golden run for the last couple of years, consistently breaking its own records. This is the fourth time a new “all-time biggest hit” has been crowned since 2023.
The trend started with 2018: Everyone is a Hero. Then, in 2024, Manjummel Boys became the first Malayalam film to cross the ₹200 crore mark. Earlier this year, L2: Empuraan smashed that record by crossing ₹250 crore, and now, Lokah has taken the top spot.
The Next Target : ₹300 Crore Club
Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is still running strong in theatres and its record-breaking journey is far from over. With its current momentum, the film has a very real chance of creating new history by becoming the first-ever Malayalam film to gross ₹300 crore worldwide.
By the end of this weekend, the film is expected to be close to the ₹275 crore mark. From there, it would need just another ₹25 crore to reach the triple-century milestone, a target that seems very achievable given its popularity.
Mollywood’s 100 Crore Club
The overall success of the industry is truly amazing. There are now a total of eleven Malayalam films that have grossed over ₹100 crore worldwide, a list that has grown rapidly in recent years. This includes massive hits like Manjummel Boys (₹240.50 cr), 2018 (₹174.25 cr), Aadujeevitham (₹157.50 cr), and Aavesham (₹155.00 cr). This shows the growing power and reach of Malayalam cinema across the globe.
About Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra
Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra is a 2025 Malayalam-language superhero film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan. It is the first installment in a planned cinematic universe. The film has received praise for its unique storytelling and grand scale, which has resulted in its record-breaking run at the box office.
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