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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.

Actor Shwetha Menon, recently appointed as the first woman president of the Association of Malayalam Movie Artistes (AMMA), broke her silence on the obscenity case filed against her while she was contesting for the top post. Speaking at an event, Menon recalled how the timing of the case almost pushed her to reconsider her candidature.

Mohanlal's family entertainer 'Hridayapoorvam' continues its successful theatrical run, earning an estimated Rs 3.30 crore on its eleventh day, totaling Rs 29.30 crore. Despite competition, the film boasts impressive theatre occupancy, particularly during afternoon and evening shows. Directed by Sathyan Anthikad, the movie, also starring Malavika Mohanan, revolves around a heart transplant recipient attending the donor's daughter's engagement.

Lokah: Chapter 1 – Chandra, Malayalam cinema's first female superhero film, made a strong debut. The film starring Kalyani Priyadarshan earned Rs 2.7 crore on its opening day. Collections rose nearly 39% on day two, totaling Rs 6.45 crore. Kalyani Priyadarshan's performance received praise. Viewers lauded the film's visual effects and entertainment value.

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.