Rising Indian cinema star Pranav Mohanlal‘s upcoming horror-thriller film has unveiled a title.
India’s Night Shift Studios has revealed “Dies Irae” (meaning: The Day of Wrath) as the title of its second feature film. The Malayalam-language horror-thriller stars Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role and is written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan, who previously helmed the studio’s critically acclaimed debut “Bramayugam.”
Principal photography has wrapped, with the project currently in post-production.
The studio’s previous effort, 2024 monochrome period horror film “Bramayugam,” starring Malayalam-language cinema superstar Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan and Sidharth Bharathan, directed by Sadasivan, was a box office success.
“With ‘Bramayugam,’ we were able to draw global attention to what Indian-horror thrillers could achieve,” says Chakravarthy Ramachandra, founder and producer of Night Shift Studios. “‘Dies Irae’ is the next step in this pursuit. Pranav Mohanlal is set to leave an indelible footprint on this genre.”
While specific plot details remain under wraps, director Sadasivan hints that viewers can expect something distinctly different from his previous work. “Compared to my previous films, ‘Dies Irae’ explores a diametrically opposite emotional spectrum which connects to the new generation,” he says. “While it stays true to the horror-thriller space, it’s a very different beast in terms of narrative style and mood.”
The production maintains the core creative team from “Bramayugam,” suggesting Night Shift Studios is establishing a consistent approach to its genre output while pushing into new territory.
“Concepts like ‘Dies Irae’ demand not just an edgy idea but also the right mix of talent with uncompromising quality. That’s what excites us most about this project,” says S. Sashikanth, partner and producer at Night Shift Studios.
A worldwide theatrical release is slated for later this year.
