Diés Iraé
| Diés Iraé | |
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| Directed by | Rahul Sadasivan |
| Written by | Rahul Sadasivan |
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| Starring | Pranav Mohanlal |
| Cinematography | Shehnad Jalal |
| Edited by | Shafique Mohammed Ali |
| Music by | Christo Xavier |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Diés Iraé (transl. The day of wrath) is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language horror thriller film written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan and starring Pranav Mohanlal.[1][2] It was produced by Chakravarthy Ramachandra and S. Sashikanth through Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios.[3][4]
Principal photography lasted from March to April 2025. Diés Iraé is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 31 October 2025, coinciding with Halloween.[5][6]
Cast
[edit]Production
[edit]Development
[edit]In December 2024, several industry analysts in X.com reported that director Rahul Sadasivan had cast Pranav Mohanlal in his upcoming film, which, like his previous works, would also be a horror film. They noted that the shoot was expected to begin in either January or February 2025 and be completed in 40 days.[8] In an interview in January 2025, Rahul confirmed that his next film would indeed be a horror project, though he refrained from sharing further details.[9] The official announcement came on 24 March 2025, when Chakravarthy Ramachandra of Night Shift Studios, S. Sashikanth of YNOT Studios, Rahul, and Pranav revealed through their social media handles that they were collaborating on a horror film tentatively titled NSS 2 (indicating the second production from Night Shift Studios).[10] The same producers had backed Rahul's previous film Bramayugam, and for this project, he retained its core technical team.[11] The announcement also confirmed that filming had commenced on the same day.[12]
The project marks Pranav’s debut in the horror genre.[13] The screenplay is written by Rahul himself. In a correspondence with Variety, Rahul stated that "compared to my previous films, Diés Iraé explores a diametrically opposite emotional spectrum which connects to the new generation." Describing the film's genre, he added that "it stays true to the horror thriller space." The publication also reported that the film is slated for a worldwide release by the later half of 2025. The title was officially announced in early May, during post-production.[14] The title translates to "day of wrath" in Latin, referencing a medieval hymn associated with the Judgment Day.[15][16]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography began on 24 March 2025. Shehnad Jalal was the cinematographer.[10] Filming was wrapped up on 29 April 2025. Jothish Shankar served as the art director, while editing was done by Shafique Mohammed Ali. Kalai Kingson was the stunt director. Sound design was provided by Jayadevan Chakkadath, while sound mixing was done by M. R. Rajakrishnan[17]
Soundtrack
[edit]The film's music was composed by Christo Xavier.[10]
Release
[edit]Diés Iraé is scheduled to be released in theatres worldwide on 31 October 2025, coinciding with Halloween.[18][19]
References
[edit]- ^ "Rahul Sadasivan's next horror film with Pranav Mohanlal titled 'Dies Irae'". Onmanorama. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Bramayugam maker Rahul Sadasivan's horror film with Pranav Mohanlal titled Dies Irae". India Today. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Dies Irae: Bramayugam makers announce title of horror film with Pranav Mohanlal". India Today. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Features, CE (16 May 2025). "First look of Pranav Mohanlal-Rahul Sadasivan's Diés Iraé unveiled". Cinema Express. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Pranav Mohanlal film with Rahul Sadasivan gets a title: It's called Dies Irae; here's what it means". The Times of India. 8 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Dies Irae: Pranav Mohanlal reveals release date of upcoming horror thriller". OTTplay. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ "Dies Irae: Pranav Mohanlal's horror thriller gets Halloween 2025 release, first look out". Gulf News. 19 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ P., Divya (4 December 2024). "Pranav Mohanlal to star in Bramayugam director Rahul Sadasivan's horror thriller? Here's what we know". OTTPlay. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ Express Features (3 January 2025). "'Bramayugam' director Rahul Sadasivan confirms next". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ a b c Team THR India. "Pranav Mohanlal's 'NSS2' with 'Bramayugam' Director Begins Filming". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Pranav Mohanlal to headline Rahul Sadasivan's horror thriller Dies Irae". Mathrubhumi. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
- ^ The Hindu Bureau (25 March 2025). "Pranav Mohanlal teams up with 'Bramayugam' director Rahul Sadasivan; film goes on floors". The Hindu. Retrieved 26 May 2025.
- ^ "Bramayugam producers officially title Pranav Mohanlal's 1st horror film as Dies Irae; unveil an eerie and unsettling look". Pinkville. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (9 May 2025). "Night Shift Studios' Pranav Mohanlal Indian Horror Film Title Revealed as 'Dies Irae' (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 29 May 2025.
- ^ "Pranav Mohanlal-Rahul Sadasivan film titled Diés Iraé". The New Indian Express. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "What does 'Dies Irae' mean? Pranav Mohanlal's horror debut stirs curiosity". Onmanorama. 18 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Pranav Mohanlal-Rahul Sadasivan film completes shoot, titled Diés Iraé". Manorama Online. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "First look of Pranav Mohanlal-Rahul Sadasivan's Diés Iraé unveiled". The New Indian Express. 16 May 2025. Retrieved 20 May 2025.
- ^ "Fear has a new face! First look of Pranav Mohanlal's 'Dies Irae' out". Kerala Kaumudi. 9 May 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.