To make it crystal clear, I’ll compare Lokah: Chapter One – Chandra with Bollywood’s big-budget Brahmastra, as both belong to the fantasy-adventure category. Both films are good in their own way, but the difference in execution, budget, and audience connection is shocking.
1. Time Taken in Production
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Brahmastra: Took 5 years to shoot with more than 300 shooting days.
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Lokah: Completed in just 94 days (3 months).
By the time Brahmastra Part 2 arrives, the entire Lokah Universe might already be completed!
2. Budget Comparison
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Brahmastra: Around ₹400 Crores.
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Lokah: Just ₹30–40 Crores.
A 10x budget difference, yet Lokah delivers international-level quality because its makers are clear about their vision.
3. Music & Background Score
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Brahmastra: Catchy songs with grand visuals and heavy production cost.
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Lokah: Minimal songs but a powerful background score that blends into the story.
Modern audiences don’t always need lip-sync songs; background music can elevate storytelling better.
4. Marketing & Opening Collection
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Brahmastra: Heavy marketing, ₹75 Crores on Day 1 worldwide.
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Lokah: Only ₹2.7 Crores on Day 1.
But today Lokah stands at ₹250+ Crores worldwide, while Brahmastra after spending 400 Cr managed ₹431 Crores. Truly a “tortoise vs hare” story.
5. Shooting Locations
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Lokah: Shot on real natural local locations, creatively turned into fantasy settings.
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Brahmastra: Shot in foreign countries with expensive sets but still showcased India as the main backdrop.
6. Star Power vs Story Power
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Brahmastra: Promoted as a Ranbir-Alia film; supporting actors were forgotten.
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Lokah: Villains and supporting roles got equal appreciation as the lead.
Here, story is the real hero.
7. Actor Fees & Profits
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Bollywood: Huge chunk of budget goes to actor fees.
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Lokah: Actors were promised profit share after the film’s success. Dilquer Salmaan (producer) confirmed this model.
8. Overseas Collection
Surprisingly, Lokah and Brahmastra both had almost equal overseas numbers.
Why? Because Malayalam audiences feel a personal connection with their films and support them worldwide. Bollywood, on the other hand, often loses this emotional bond.
9. Big Stars in Small Roles
Malayalam industry actors, including Fahadh Faasil, often do small roles in side projects.
Bollywood stars, however, avoid this due to market insecurities.
10. The Need for Writers
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Lokah: Fresh concept, new ideas, experimental storytelling.
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Bollywood: Still stuck in remakes and packaging old formulas.
Until Bollywood gives importance to writers, it will struggle to win back the audience.
Final Verdict
Lokah Chapter One – Chandra is a perfect example of how strong storytelling, efficient budgeting, and audience connection can make a film bigger than its budget. Meanwhile, Bollywood needs to focus on originality, writers, and emotional connection with its audience.
👉 If you haven’t watched Lokah yet, go for it. The film is now available in Hindi dubbed – don’t miss this masterpiece!
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