Director Rahul Sadasivan, known for redefining Malayalam horror with Bhoothakaalam, is back — and this time, he’s terrifying audiences once again with ‘Dies Irae’. Starring Pranav Mohanlal and Gibin Gopinath, the film has been receiving glowing early reviews Fans and critics alike are calling it one of the best horror thrillers ever made in Indian cinema. Let’s take a look at the Twitter reviews for the Pranav Mohanlal starrer.One Twitter user wrote, “#DiesIrae is pure madness — Mollywood horror at its peak. Rahul Sadasivam has cooked up a nightmare you cannot escape. Relentless tension, jaw-dropping visuals, and scares that grab you by the soul. Pranav delivers his career-best performance. Music director Christo is on steroids. Absolute sonic carnage.”
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‘One of the best horror thrillers of Indian cinema’
The reactions have been overwhelmingly positive, with many calling Dies Irae a benchmark for Malayalam horror. Another user posted, “#DIESIRAE One of the BEST HORROR THRILLERS OF INDIAN CINEMA What a terrific theatrical experience .”
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Yet another fan was stunned by the plot twists, writing, “#DiesIrae – What the hell did I just watch… Plot twist from Rahul @impranavlal @rahul_madking.”
Fans call it a must-watch theatrical experience
Many have also praised the film’s technical brilliance and performances. A reviewer said, “#DiesIrae – 4/5!! #RahulSadasivan strikes gold again Easily one of the best films of 2025 in this genre #PranavMohanlal delivers his career-best perf & one of the finest by any actor this year. Top-notch music, DOP, and editing Must-watch theatre stuff .”Another review summed it up perfectly: “#DiesIrae – WINNER Rahul Sadasivan is back with another banger. #PranavMohanlal at his career best. Gibin Gopinath came out of nowhere and did a hell of a job.”With first reviews for the film flooding in, it seems that the ‘Bramayugam’ director Rahul Sadasivan has again crafted a brilliant horror film.