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Dies Irae on OTT: Netizens call Pranav Mohanlal film better than Thamma but not as good as Bhoothakaalam

Dies Irae on OTT- After its 30-day theatrical run, Rahul Sadasivan's film received largely positive reviews. Here are some reactions made by online users regarding the movie following its OTT debut.

Gayathri Krishna
Dec 06, 2025
Dies Irae on OTT: Netizens call Pranav Mohanlal film better than Thamma but not as good as Bhoothakaalam

Pranav Mohanlal in Dies Irae 

Dies Irae the most recent horror movie in Malayalam, debuted online this week in a number of languages on JioHotstar and OTTplay Premium. After its 30-day theatrical run, Rahul Sadasivan's film received largely positive reviews. Here are some reactions made by online users regarding the movie following its OTT debut.

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Netizens' opinion on Dies Irae

With regard to the plot and performances, many people had favourable remarks to say about the Pranav Mohanlal-starrer. These comments also include commends for the director over elevating the standard of the horror genre in Indian cinema.

Some viewers are also appreciating its flair, particularly the music, sound, and cinematography. "Good horror films don't belong to Indians. "Indians dont deserve good horror films. They made film like Thamma HIT and half of the population doesnt know about best horror film of this year, Dies Irae," wrote a user.

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There are also different views, with some saying it fell short of their expectations in light of Rahul Sadasivan's previous films, Bhoothakaalam and Bramayugam, which are streaming on SonyLIV and OTTplay Premium.

Additionally, some have noted that Dies Irae did not have the same impact as Bhoothakaalam. None, though, have disparaged Pranav Mohanlal's performance. A few others have also expressed how astonished they were by a popular Malayalam actor's appearance, which caught the audience off guard.

Dies Irae's scary plot, performances garnered praise

The main theme of the movie is how Rohan's whole world is turned upside down after visiting his buddy Kani's house and finding out about her suicide. He soon enters uncharted domains of the living and the dead due to a haunting presence. The movie's central question is whether he is capable of breaking free ffrom it. Other outstanding actors in the film include Arun Ajikumar, Jaya Kurup, and Jibin Gopinath, all of whom never stop stunning the audience. The movie on the whole will have spectators on the edge of their seats from start to finish.

FAQs

Q. Where can I watch Dies Irae online?

A. You can now watch Dies Irae, starring Pranav Mohanlal, on JioHotstar via OTTplay Premium.

Q. Is Dies Irae a horror movie?

A. Dies Irae, starring Pranav Mohanlal, is a horror movie helmed by filmmaker Rahul Sadasivan after Bramayugam and Bhoothakaalam.

Q. Is Dies IRAE very scary?

A. Dies Irae is a Malayalam horror thriller film, which builds up an eerie atmosphere as a supernatural entity begins to trouble Rohan. There are jump scare moments and unsettling scenes in the film, while the interval block would jolt most viewers.

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