'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' Box Office collection day 7 – Kalyani Priyadarshan’s superhero film nears Rs 50 crore mark

Kalyani Priyadarshan’s superhero film directed by Dominic Arun, 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra', is enjoying a strong run at the box office. Co-starring Naslen and Sandy, the film has impressed audiences with its unique storyline and continues to perform well in cinemas.

As reported by Sacnilk, after seven days, the film has collected Rs 46 crore in India, inching closer to the Rs 50 crore mark.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' Box Office collection day 7

The film opened positively and carried that strength through its first week. On Wednesday, September 3, 2025, which marked day 7, it collected around Rs 6.75 crore net in India across all languages. Although slightly lower than earlier days, the earnings show that the movie is still attracting a solid audience.With this, the film’s total domestic collection after seven days stands at Rs 46 crore. If the current pace continues, it will soon enter the Rs 50 crore club.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' day 7 occupancy

On its seventh day, the film recorded an overall 48.49% occupancy in Malayalam and 19.35% in Telugu. These numbers show that Malayalam audiences in particular have been the backbone of its success.

'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra' worldwide box office collection

Beyond its domestic earnings, the film’s worldwide collection has been equally impressive.

In just six days, it earned Rs 93.75 crore globally, further proving its strong appeal across markets.

Day-wise box office numbers

Day 1 (Thursday): Rs 2.7 croreDay 2 (Friday): Rs 4 croreDay 3 (Saturday): Rs 7.6 croreDay 4 (Sunday): Rs 10.1 croreDay 5 (Monday): Rs 7.2 croreDay 6 (Tuesday): Rs 7.65 croreDay 7 (Wednesday): Rs 6.75 crore (early estimates)Total for 7 days: Rs 46.00 crore

Controversy emerges over offensive dialogue

Amidst its successful run, the film faced controversy over a dialogue that upset Kannadigas.

Many felt it was offensive, prompting the makers to respond quickly.On Tuesday, the production house issued a statement, “It has come to our attention that a dialogue delivered by one of the characters in our film 'Lokah: Chapter One' has unintentionally hurt the sentiments of people from Karnataka.”The statement added, “..we place people above everything else. We deeply regret this oversight and assure you that no offence was intended.

The dialogue in question will be removed/edited at the earliest. We sincerely apologise for the hurt caused and humbly request you to accept our apology."

What is the storyline of 'Lokah Chapter 1: Chandra'?

The film tells the story of Chandra, a yakshi (vampire) played by Kalyani Priyadarshan. She is summoned by Moothon, the leader of a group of superheroes, voiced by Mammootty. Travelling from Sweden to Bengaluru for her mission, Chandra’s arrival changes everything.

Her neighbour Sunny, played by Naslen, falls for her instantly but soon finds himself in trouble. Meanwhile, Sandy’s character, cop Nachiyappa, is determined to stop Chandra from achieving her goal.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 [email protected]