Dies Iraé is a Malayalam-language horror thriller starring Pranav Mohanlal in the lead role. It was released in theaters on October 31, 2025, coinciding with Halloween. Directed by Bramayugam’s Rahul Sadasivan, the movie also features actors such as Sushmita Bhat, Gibin Gopinath, Jaya Kurup, Arun Ajikumar, and more in key roles. If you’re planning to watch this horror venture, based on some true events, in theaters this week, here’s Pinkvilla’s review for you to check out. The Plot Dies Iraé follows the story of Rohan, the son of an Indian-American architect, who lives a spoiled, rich-brat lifestyle in a posh locality of Kerala. His life of affluence takes a grim turn when Kani, a girl he was once involved with, passes away. At her funeral, Rohan swipes her hair clip and keeps it as a memento before returning home. However, he soon begins to be haunted by Kani’s malevolent spirit, who ruffles his hair, makes the sound of a chilanka (ghungroo), and even goes so far as to grab him by the collar and choke …