Pranav Mohanlal’s ‘Dies Irae’ has made waves at the box office, netting an impressive Rs 26 crore in its opening week alone. Helmed by director Rahul Sadasivan, this psychological horror film has not only captivated its audience with eerie atmospheres but also promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, hinting at a bright future for the film.
Pranav Mohanlal’s ‘Dies Irae’, directed by Rahul Sadasivan, has crossed the Rs 26 crore mark at the Indian box office by the end of its first week.The psychological horror film opened with an impressive Rs 4.7 crore on Friday. According to the Sacnilk website, the Pranav Mohanlal starrer saw a steady rise through the weekend as it collected Rs 6.35 crore on Sunday.The film maintained a decent hold, earning Rs 1.50 crore (early estimates) on Thursday, bringing its total to Rs 26.15 crore in seven days.The Malayalam version recorded an overall occupancy of 20.72% on Thursday, with night shows seeing the highest footfall at over 30%.
Rahul Sadasivan’s style strikes again
Following ‘Bhoothakaalam’ and ‘Bramayugam’, director Rahul Sadasivan once again demonstrates mastery in atmospheric horror. Dies Irae opens with the haunting image of a woman, Kani, being pulled from a well . Her death sets off a chilling chain of events. The story follows Rohan (Pranav Mohanlal), a man haunted not just by a ghost but by guilt and emotional detachment. The execution style of the movie is top-notch, coupled by the stunning performances.With Dies Irae surpassing Rs 26 crore in its first week, the Pranav Mohanlal starrer is yet another win for Rahul Sadasivan after the Mammootty starrer ‘Bramayugam’. With good reviews and no major releases ahead, ‘Dies Irae’ is expected to mint more numbers at the box office with good occupancy rates as well.
