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Malayalam cinema witnesses a box office shakeup as Dulquer Salmaan's production, 'Lokah: Chapter 1-Chandra,' achieves remarkable success. The film has surpassed Mohanlal's 'L2: Empuraan' and 'Thudarum,' becoming the second-highest-grossing Malayalam film with ₹122.05 crore in 19 days. While 'Lokah' eyes 'Manjummel Boys' record, it marks the beginning of a five-part cinematic universe, with future installments featuring Tovino Thomas and Mammootty.

Dominic Arun's dark fantasy superhero film 'Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra,' starring Kalyani Priyadarshan, continues its successful box office run, crossing Rs 105 crore in India. The Malayalam version is leading the collections, with significant occupancy rates. Celebrities like Jayaram and Alia Bhatt have praised the film's technical aspects and fresh blend of folklore and mystery.

Asif Ali's 'Sarkeet,' a family drama that garnered positive reviews but underperformed at the box office, is set to stream on Manorama Max starting September 26th. The film, starring Asif Ali as Ameer, explores his journey to the Gulf in search of work. Movie lovers who were eagerly waiting for the OTT release update are excited about this news.

Back in 2018, actor Nivin Pauly addressed the perceived rivalry between himself, Dulquer Salmaan, and Fahadh Faasil. The three actors, who represent the new age of Malayalam cinema, were already showcasing their versatility beyond the Malayalam industry, acting in both Tamil and Hindi films. Fans often speculated about competition among them, but Nivin was clear that this was not the case.

Janhvi Kapoor is facing backlash ahead of 'Param Sundari' release for her portrayal of a character with Malayali roots. She clarified that her character has mixed Tamilian and Malayali heritage, expressing her admiration for Malayalam cinema. Online trolling intensified, including criticism from singer Pavithra Menon, who later reported her critical video was removed from Instagram due to copyright issues.