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Dies Irae Recoups Budget in 72 Hours, Extends Strong Start at Indian Box Office

Kerala cinemas have posted pre-show notices asking for silence to protect the film's tension-heavy experience.

Overview

  • Koimoi estimates put the three-day India net at 16.74 crore, including a 6.35 crore Sunday, with occupancy reported at 72.3%.
  • With a reported 12 crore budget, Koimoi says the film has recovered costs and entered profit in 72 hours, noting figures are early estimates not independently verified.
  • Koimoi earlier estimated a two-day worldwide gross of 25.57 crore and an India net of 10.4 crore, indicating strong momentum heading into day three.
  • Several Kerala theatres, including Ragam in Thrissur and Apsara in Kozhikode, displayed notices asking viewers to avoid commotion to preserve the intended horror atmosphere, drawing praise online.
  • Reviews highlight Rahul Sadasivam’s atmosphere-driven approach and Pranav Mohanlal’s intense lead performance, with some coverage calling the film genre-defining for Malayalam horror.