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Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra Earns Staggering $8.51M, Becomes Second Highest-Grossing Malayalam Film in Middle East
30 Oct
Summary
- Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra concludes Middle East box office run after 50+ days
- Film earns $8.51 million, becoming second highest-grossing Malayalam movie in the region
- Surpasses Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, which held the previous record
As of October 30th, 2025, the Malayalam film Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra has concluded its box office run in the Middle East region after a remarkable 50-day+ theatrical release. The superhero flick, starring Kalyani Priyadarshan and Naslen, has achieved a historic milestone by earning a staggering $8.51 million (75.46 crores) in the Middle East, making it the second highest-grossing Malayalam film in the region.
This feat is particularly significant as the Middle East has long been a crucial overseas market for the Malayalam film industry. The region's large Malayalam-speaking population has contributed to the growing success of Mollywood releases in recent years. In fact, 2025 alone has seen three new Malayalam films enter the top 3 highest-grossers in the Middle East.
Lokah Chapter 1 - Chandra's box office performance in the Middle East has surpassed that of the previous record holder, Mohanlal's L2: Empuraan, which earned $9.72 million (86.17 crores). This achievement is a testament to the film's widespread appeal and the growing popularity of Malayalam cinema in the international market.
