Lokah: Chapter 1 Box Office Collection Day 16 – Film Crosses ₹105 Crore Mark

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has continued its steady run at the box office. The film earned an estimated ₹3.85 crore net in India on its 16th day. This takes the total India net collection to ₹105.55 crore.

The Malayalam film, directed by Dominic Arun, has seen strong growth across multiple regions since release. Backed by Wayfarer Films, the movie stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan.

Lokah: Chapter 1 Box Office Performance So Far

According to box office tracking data, the film opened with ₹2.7 crore on Day 1. Collections climbed quickly over the first weekend, crossing ₹10 crore on Day 4. The first week closed at ₹54.7 crore net in India.

The second week brought in another ₹47 crore. Strong weekend numbers balanced the weekday drop. By Day 15, the film had reached ₹101.7 crore net. Day 16 added ₹3.85 crore, keeping the total above the ₹105 crore mark.

The movie recorded an overall Malayalam occupancy of nearly 43 percent on Friday, September 12, 2025. Evening and night shows were the strongest, with occupancy above 50 percent and 70 percent respectively.

Regional Response and Occupancy Trends

In Kerala, cities like Kochi, Kollam, and Thrissur reported high turnout. Kochi registered over 54 percent average occupancy, while Kollam crossed 55 percent. Night shows in many regions touched above 80 percent.

Telugu regions showed moderate response, with about 20 percent occupancy overall. Hyderabad stood higher at 22 percent, while Vijayawada reached 23.5 percent. Other cities like Vizag and Warangal showed lower turnout.

Chennai was a surprising outlier, with strong support across both Malayalam and Telugu screenings. The city posted over 70 percent occupancy in Malayalam shows and 63 percent in Telugu.

What the Numbers Mean

Crossing ₹100 crore in 16 days is a major success for a regional-language film. Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra has built its base mainly on Malayalam collections but also expanded into Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi markets.

The film’s strong second weekend performance shows lasting appeal with audiences. With steady numbers in Kerala and decent support in metros like Bengaluru and Chennai, the film is expected to hold well into its third week.

Lokah: Chapter 1 box office collection has passed ₹105 crore, marking it as one of the year’s strongest Malayalam releases.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: What is the total box office collection of Lokah: Chapter 1 by Day 16?

The film has earned ₹105.55 crore net in India by Day 16, according to early estimates.

Q2: How much did Lokah: Chapter 1 earn on Day 16?

It earned about ₹3.85 crore net across all languages on its 16th day.

Q3: Which region had the highest occupancy on Day 16?

Kochi and Kollam in Kerala reported the highest occupancy, with night shows crossing 80 percent.

Q4: How much did the film collect in its first two weeks?

The film collected ₹54.7 crore in Week 1 and ₹47 crore in Week 2, totaling over ₹101 crore before Day 16.

Q5: Who are the lead actors in Lokah: Chapter 1?

The film stars Kalyani Priyadarshan, Naslen K. Gafoor, Sandy Master, Arun Kurian, and Vijayaraghavan.