Pranav Mohanlal is second actor after dad Mohanlal to deliver a hat-trick as Dies Irae crosses ₹50 crore worldwide

Dies Irae: The psychological horror thriller directed by Rahul Sadasivan, received glowing reviews upon release.

Updated on: Nov 6, 2025, 18:27:20 IST

By Santanu Das

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Pranav Mohanlal's latest release, the Malayalam horror film Dies Irae, has opened to unanimously positive reviews and is performing well at the box office. The Rahul Sadasivan film has now managed to cross the ₹50 crore mark worldwide within a week of release, which means that Pranav Mohanlal has entered the ₹50 crore club for the third consecutive time. He is the second actor to do so, following in his father's footsteps, Mohanlal.

Pranav Mohanlal in a still from Dies Irae.

Dies Irae box office update

The makers shared the box office update on X, stating: “#DIESIRAE crosses ₹ 50 Crores* in Global Box Office Collections!” Dies Irae centres around a young architect, Rohan (Pranav Mohanlal), who begins to sense a supernatural presence lurking in his home. As he seeks to uncover the mystery surrounding his residence, he discovers more unsettling truths that are shockingly linked to his past and present.

The ₹50 crore worldwide club

With Dies Irae crossing ₹50 crore worldwide, Pranav has now become the second Malayalam actor to deliver three consecutive films with ₹50 crore collections. For the unversed, the actor's previous films, Hridayam and Varshangalkk, had also managed the same feat. The first actor to make this record was his father, Mohanlal. The actor's 2025 releases, Hridayapoorvam, Empuraan, and Thudarum were all box office successes, crossing the same milestone of ₹50 crore worldwide.

Dies Irae releases in theatres on October 31. The film also stars Jaya Kurup and Jibin Gopinath. Fans hailed the horror elements, the strong screenplay, and the central performance of Pranav Mohanlal.

Meanwhile, Mohanlal was last seen in Hridayapoorvam, which was released during Onam. It is a romantic comedy drama directed by Sathyan Anthikad and stars Malavika Mohanan, Sangita Madhavan Nair, and Sangeeth Prathap. The veteran actor was recently honored with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award at the National Film Awards ceremony in September.

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Santanu Das
Santanu Das is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 5 years of experience, writing on films, pop culture and film festivals. He has a keen interest in writing about South Asian independent films and has covered several film festivals, including Sundance and CPH: Docx. He also brings a sharp perspective to the monthly column called The Fault in Our Stars, where he writes about a recent film/series and what stops the ‘good’ from becoming ‘great’. A gold medalist from Banaras Hindu University, Santanu completed his postgraduate studies in English from Jadavpur University. He is also a Rotten Tomatoes-certified film critic. When not watching films or speaking to celebrities, Santanu can be found reading a book. Some of his favourite films are Aparajito, Ponyo and The Double Life of Veronique. His favourite books include The Corrections, The God of Small Things and A Room of One's Own. Santanu continues to write passionately about films and celebrity culture. He brings a relatable, as well as critically informed, lens to entertainment and culture for a wide audience. Find him on LinkedIn: santanudasfilm Instagram: @santupechaRead More

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