The latest Malayalam horror thriller Dice Ira directed by Rahul Sadasivan, starring Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role, has hit the theaters and is already creating shivers in the hearts of the audience.
The film, which also stars Jibin Gopinath, Arun Ajikumar and Manohari Joy, hails from the acclaimed filmmaker of Bhootakalam and Brahmayugam.
Initial reactions have been extremely positive, with fans and critics alike hailing Dice Ira as one of the finest horror thrillers ever made in Indian cinema.
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According to the makers, the film is based on a rich young man, Rohan (played by Pranav Mohanlal), whose lavish life goes out of control when he becomes convinced that a supernatural entity is roaming in his house. As Rohan begins to unravel the mystery, he is drawn into strange realms, strange alliances and unimaginable horrors.
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performance, direction, sound #DiesIrae@rahul_madking @impranavlal pic.twitter.com/LWYC9cc6uD– Sharath Sasidharan (@SharatSdhrn) 30 October 2025
#DiesIrae Absolute Peak Cinema
Entertaining screenplay – Masterclass direction – Highest technical quality – Amazing BGM and finally Pranav’s excellent performance.
Dice Irae is a must-see theatrical experience! Go for it and see a great craft
one and a half pic.twitter.com/hl6ekGDzRm– MovieManiac (@MovieManiac555) 30 October 2025
Another reviewer praised it as a benchmark in Indian horror: “#DiesIrae is the epitome of excellent filmmaking. A new benchmark for the genre – a film that proudly stands up to international standards. Don’t miss it on the big screen.”
A third user said, “From Bhoothakalam to Brahmayugam and now Dice Era – Rahul Sadasivan isn’t just making horror films, he’s creating nightmares. Malayalam cinema needed this.”
Others called it “absolute peak cinema” and praised its “entertaining screenplay, excellent direction, stunning sound design and Pranav’s excellent performance”.
About Dice Ira
Certified ‘A’ by the Censor Board, Dice Ira revolves around a rich young man, Rohan (Pranav Mohanlal), whose life is turned upside down when he starts witnessing paranormal phenomena in his luxurious home. As he delves deeper, he uncovers dark secrets involving his family and enters an unstable, otherworldly realm.
Directed by Rahul Sadasivan, known for Red Rain, Bhootakalam and Brahmayugam, Dice Ira is said to be inspired by real-life events. The film also stars Jibin Gopinath and Manohari Joy in the lead roles and is produced by Chakraborty Ramachandra and S. under Night Shift Studios and YNOT Studios. It is done by Shashikant, the same banner that supported Brahmayugam.