Since its release on August 28, ‘Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra’, a Malayalam superhero film directed by
Dominic Arun and produced by
Dulquer Salmaan, has shattered box office records. The movie, featuring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has become the highest-grossing Malayalam film worldwide, surpassing Mohanlal’s ‘L2: Empuraan’. Audiences continue to be drawn to the film week after week. Meanwhile, rumors about its OTT release have been addressed by the producer.
Dulquer Salmaan clarifies OTT release rumors
'Lokah' crosses ₹200 crore! Kalyani Priyadarshan 'proud to be India’s first female superhero'
Rumors were spreading on social media about the imminent online release of ‘Lokah: Chapter 1’. To put these speculations to rest, Dulquer took to his X (formerly Twitter) account to inform fans that the film's OTT debut is not happening soon. He stated, “Lokah isn’t coming to OTT anytime soon. Ignore the fake news and stay tuned for official announcements! #Lokah #WhatstheHurry.”
Lokah’s box office success and records
‘Lokah’ has earned Rs 268 crore worldwide, says early data from Sacnilk.com. It has broken the box office records of Mohanlal’s popular movies like ‘Empuraan’ and ‘Thudarum’ and is now the highest-earning female-led film in South India.
Star-studded cast and expected earnings
The film is expected to earn more than Rs 300 crore before it is released on OTT. Besides the main actors Naslen and Kalyani Priyadarshan, the movie also features Durga Vinod, Chandu Salimkumar,
Tovino Thomas, Dulquer Salmaan, Arun Kurian and Sam Mohan. Lokah’s strong story and exciting scenes have attracted viewers from South India and beyond.Lokah: Chapter 1 - Chandra, directed by Dominic Arun and produced by Dulquer Salmaan, has broken box office records, earning Rs 268 crore. Starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, it’s the highest-grossing female-led Malayalam film. Dulquer confirmed the OTT release is not happening soon, asking fans to ignore false rumors.