Malayalam supernatural thriller Dies Irae continued its strong run at the Indian box office on its ninth day, showing an upward trend over the weekend. Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, the film collected an estimated ₹3.50 crore (India net) on Saturday, taking its total collection to ₹31.95 crore across all languages, as per early trade estimates.
Strong weekend performance for Dies Irae
After a solid first week that brought in ₹26.45 crore, Dies Irae began its second week with steady numbers. The film earned ₹2 crore on its second Friday and saw a strong jump to ₹3.5 crore on Saturday, reflecting positive word-of-mouth.
Trade analysts noted that Dies Irae is performing exceptionally well in urban centres such as Kochi, Chennai, and Bengaluru. Multiplex audiences, in particular, have shown sustained interest, driving higher occupancy rates during the evening and night shows.
Nine-day box office collection report
| Day | Collection | Change (+/-) |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 [Fri] | ₹4.70 Cr | — |
| Day 2 [Sat] | ₹5.70 Cr | +21.28% |
| Day 3 [Sun] | ₹6.35 Cr | +11.40% |
| Day 4 [Mon] | ₹3.00 Cr | -52.76% |
| Day 5 [Tue] | ₹2.60 Cr | -13.33% |
| Day 6 [Wed] | ₹2.30 Cr | -11.54% |
| Day 7 [Thu] | ₹1.80 Cr | -21.74% |
| Week 1 Total | ₹26.45 Cr | — |
| Day 8 [Fri] | ₹2.00 Cr | +11.11% |
| Day 9 [Sat] | ₹3.50 Cr* (early estimates) | — |
| Total (9 Days) | ₹31.95 Cr | — |
Occupancy trends across regions
The film recorded an overall Malayalam occupancy of 38.39% on Saturday, November 8, 2025.
Evening and night shows performed best, with nearly half of seats occupied in many theatres.
| City | Occupancy (%) |
|---|---|
| Kochi | 48.25% |
| Chennai | 56.50% |
| Kottayam | 55.75% |
| Trivandrum | 35.75% |
| Bengaluru | 34.75% |
In Kochi and Chennai, shows ran nearly house-full during prime-time hours, highlighting strong audience engagement.
About Dies Irae
Directed by Rahul Sadasivan and produced by Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios, Dies Irae features Pranav Mohanlal, Arun Ajikumar, Jaya Kurup, Manohari Joy, and Gibin Gopinath in lead roles.
The psychological horror-drama explores themes of faith, guilt, and redemption, with Sadasivan’s direction praised for its atmospheric tension and visual storytelling.
Music and cinematography have also drawn acclaim, contributing to the film’s strong critical and commercial performance.
What’s next for the film
With strong word-of-mouth and minimal competition from new releases, Dies Irae is expected to cross the ₹35 crore mark by the end of its second weekend.
The film’s sustained performance also signals a successful phase for Malayalam cinema in the post-festival release calendar.
Trade experts predict that the film could continue performing well through the coming week, especially in Kerala and select multiplexes across South India.
Conclusion
Dies Irae has emerged as a surprise box office winner, reaffirming Pranav Mohanlal’s growing star power and Rahul Sadasivan’s reputation as a filmmaker capable of blending genre thrills with emotional storytelling.