‘Lokah Chapter 1 – Chandra’: Dulquer Salmaan reveals he was braced for loss; says the audience reception felt ‘surreal’

Dulquer Salmaan’s production, ‘Lokah Chapter 1—Chandra,’ starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, has become a massive hit, grossing over Rs 122 crore domestically. Despite initial skepticism and low buyer interest, the film defied expectations, becoming the second highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2025. Salmaan admitted they were prepared for a loss, but the film’s widespread appeal across languages has been a pleasant surprise.