Pranav Mohanlal’s ‘Dies Irae’ continues to captivate moviegoers, raking in an impressive Rs 34.85 crore during its second weekend. This horror thriller delves into the intricate themes of guilt and redemption, expertly mingling psychological depth with emotional storytelling. With its spine-tingling plot and Pranav’s mesmerizing performance, the film has struck a chord, solidifying its position as a must-watch.
Rahul Sadasivan’s ‘Dies Irae’ is proving to be a box office success story for Malayalam cinema, maintaining momentum well into its second weekend. The film, starring Pranav Mohanlal in the lead, collected around Rs 3.00 crore (early estimates) on its tenth day, taking its total to an impressive Rs 34.85 crore across all languages. According to the Sacnilk website, after earning Rs 31.85 crore in the first nine days, the film’s 10th-day performance shows steady growth, especially with Malayalam audiences. The occupancy on Sunday, November 9, 2025, stood at 35.86%, with evening shows recording the highest turnout at 44.30%.
A chilling story of guilt and redemption
‘Dies Irae’ follows a young, affluent architect who visits a deceased friend’s home after her tragic suicide. Pranav Mohanlal’s character sets out his journey to solve the mystery.Director Rahul Sadasivan uses psychological depth to elevate ‘Dies Irae’ beyond typical jump scares.
Critical acclaim for emotional writing
According to ETimes, “In a horror film, writing emotion may often feel forced, but here, it works beautifully. The apology, and the way Rohan grows out of his privileged mould to offer a hand, are two poignant moments.”The review also highlighted how “the elements of shared delusion — often seen between co-dependent family members — and the signs of insanity make the film more of a horror story with psychological, mystery, and thriller aspects woven in.”Meanwhile, Pranav Mohanlal’s previous outing was with Vineeth Sreenivasan for the feel-good drama film ‘Varshangalkku Shesham’ which turned out to be a superhit.
