Lokah - Chapter 1 Chandra box office Day 2: Strong Start for kalyani Priyadarshan’s malayalam Superhero Film 🚀🎬
The
Malayalam superhero film Lokah - Chapter 1 Chandra, directed by
Dominic Arun and produced by
Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films, has kicked off its theatrical run with an
impressive early response at the kerala box office. Released on
August 28, 2025, the film marks the first chapter in the
Wayfarer Cinematic Universe.Here’s what you need to know about its performance and story:
1. Early box office Numbers 💰
Day 1 collections: Approx. ₹2.70 crore in kerala (according to AB George and Southwood)
Day 2 trends: Expected to surpass day one with strong ticket sales
BookMyShow stats: Over
12,000 tickets sold in the initial hours, indicating steady audience interest
2. Story Overview 📝
Follows an
aimless trio of friends whose lives change when they meet a mysterious neighbor with a complex pastSet in a
modern metropolitan city, blending
dark comedy, fantasy, and thriller elementsIntroduces a
shadowy world alongside the ordinary, setting up a franchise for future chaptersKey cast includes
Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy, Arun Kurian, and chandu Salimkumar3. Star-Studded Cast 🌟
Leads:
Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen, Sandy, Arun KurianSupporting:
Chandu Salimkumar, nishanth Sagar, Raghunath Paleri, Vijayaraghavan, Nithya Shri, Sarath Sabha4. Production & Technical Crew 🎥
Director of Photography: Nimish Ravi
Editor: Chaman Chakko
Music Composer: Jakes Bejoy
Production Design: Banglan
Executive Production: Jom Varghese,
Line Production: Bibin Perumbilly
Action Choreography: Yannick Ben
Screenplay & Dramaturgy: Santhy Balachandran
VFX & Animation: Little Hippo Studios, Pictorial Fx, Eunoians Studio
Sound Design & Mixing: Dawn Vincent, Rajakrishnan
Costumes & Makeup: Melwy J, archana Rao, Ronex Xavier
5. Why It’s Being Watched Closely 👀
First installment of the
Wayfarer Cinematic Universe, setting the stage for future films
Blend of genres makes it a fresh entry in malayalam cinemaPositive early trends indicate a
promising theatrical run🌟 Bottom Line
With strong day-one numbers and
high ticket demand on day two,
Lokah - Chapter 1 Chandra is off to a solid start. Fans of superhero and fantasy films in kerala can expect a
thrilling cinematic experience, laying the foundation for an exciting franchise.