“Dies Irae” Roars at the Rest of India Box Office – A Blockbuster in the Making!
The phenomenal rise of Dies Irae continues! After an impressive start in Kerala and Tamil Nadu, the film has now taken the Rest of India (ROI) circuit by storm, registering extraordinary numbers across major metropolitan and tier-2 cities. The momentum is such that trade circles are predicting the film will soon enter double-digit figures in this region a rare feat for a Malayalam-origin project with a pan-Indian appeal.Starring Pranav Mohanlal in one of his most intense roles to date and directed by Rahul, Dies Irae has emerged as a word-of-mouth phenomenon.
Audiences have been captivated by its gripping storytelling, masterful direction, and haunting background score, which together create a deeply cinematic experience. The film’s themes of redemption, faith, and vengeance have resonated beyond linguistic boundaries, helping it find a strong audience base across Mumbai, Delhi NCR, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru.
Industry trackers report that the movie’s ROI occupancy levels over the weekend stood among the highest for a regional film this year, with night shows running to packed houses.
Multiplex chains have already increased the number of shows to meet the surging demand.With the film’s Kerala gross already holding firm, this nationwide traction solidifies Dies Irae as one of the most significant box-office stories of 2025. The trade is calling it a “regional crossover triumph”, a testament to the growing power of Malayalam cinema in the Indian mainstream.
If current trends continue, Dies Irae is expected to breach major milestones by next weekend, setting a new benchmark for content-driven cinema from the South. Simply put Dies Irae isn’t just performing well; it’s redefining success across circuits.
