KOCHI: Pranav Mohanlal’s latest venture, the horror film Dies Irae, is making a colossal impact at the box office, with reports suggesting the film is rapidly approaching the ₹50 crore global collection mark. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, known for his unique magic in the horror genre (like Bhoothakaalam and Bhramayugam), Dies Irae is being hailed as the most significant performance and film of Pranav Mohanlal’s career.
The film’s collection figures demonstrate its massive popularity, particularly during its opening weekend:
- Sunday Surge: Reports indicate that Dies Irae earned a staggering ₹6.35 crore on its first Sunday alone.
- Indian Box Office: Within just three days of release, the movie has already collected ₹16 crore from the Indian box office.
- Global Collection: With a simultaneous global release, the film’s total worldwide gross is nearing ₹40 crore, putting it on a fast track to hit the coveted ₹50 crore milestone.
Record-Breaking Opening & Box Office History
Dies Irae started strong right out of the gate, setting new benchmarks for the Malayalam film industry:
- Opening Day: The film collected ₹4.5 crore on its first day.
- Premiere Impact: Pre-release premiere shows on the night before the official release reportedly earned close to ₹1 crore.
- Ticket Sales Dominance: The movie registered huge advance sales on platforms like BookMyShow, selling 2.38 lakh tickets on its opening day. This figure surpassed the first-day ticket sales of major blockbusters like Manjummel Boys, Marco, Loka, and Hridayapoorvam.
- A-Certificate Record: Furthermore, Dies Irae has broken the record for the biggest opening for an ‘A’ certified Malayalam film, surpassing the previous record held by Marco.
Pranav Mohanlal’s performance has been highlighted as a career best, supported by strong roles from Jibin Gopinath, Arun Ajikumar, and Jaya Kurup.
