Malayalam actor-director Basil Joseph, who is known for helming superhero film, Minnal Murali, on Saturday revealed that he was offered a role in Kalyani Priyadarshan's superhero movie, Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra.
However, Basil said he now regrets his decision to spurn the coveted role as Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra is performing well in the box office, not just in Malayalam, but in all languages.
He recalled that director Dominic Arun had narrated the entire storyline but he could not commit the role due to some reasons. However, Basil did not specify which role he was offered.
Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra, which was produced by Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films at a budget of Rs 30 crore, has already crossed Rs 150 crore in worldwide box office collection. It is the third-fastest -movie to cross Rs 100 crore in Malayalam and 12th Malayalam film to enter the club overall.
The film has won praises from Bollywood stars Alia Bhatt, Akshay Kumar, Priyanka Chopra and Telugu actress Samantha Ruth Prabhu as Kalyani Priyadarshan rocks in the lead role in the female superhero movie.
Lokah Chapter: 1 Chandra has bagged Rs 50 crore in Kerala alone and crossed Rs 70 crore in net India box office collection on Day 10.
The superhero movie collected Rs 2.7 crore on Day 1, followed by Rs 4 crore on Day 2, Rs 7.6 crore on Day 3, Rs 10.1 crore on Day 4, Rs 7.2 crore on Day 5, Rs 7.77 crore on Day 6, Rs 7.1 crore on Day 7, Rs 8.35 crore on Day 8, Rs 7.65 crore on Day 9 and Rs 7.17 crore on Day 10.