The studio officially revealed the project's name today.
This Malayalam-language horror-thriller stars Pranav Mohanlal in the lead and is written and directed by Rahul Sadasivan, who previously helmed the studio's critically acclaimed debut Bramayugam.
Reports suggest that principal photography has wrapped, and the film is currently in post-production.
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With Bramayugam, the studio succeeded in drawing global attention to the potential of Indian horror thrillers.
In a recent interview, Chakravarthy Ramachandra, founder and producer of Night Shift Studios, spoke about how Dies Irae is the next step in taking Indian horror thrillers to a global audience.
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He expressed confidence that Pranav Mohanlal is set to leave a strong mark on the genre.
While specific plot details remain under wraps, director Rahul Sadasivan hinted that audiences can expect something distinctly different from his previous work.
He explained that the film explores a completely different emotional spectrum, one that resonates with the new generation, and features a fresh narrative style and mood compared to his earlier project.
The production retains much of the core creative team from Bramayugam, indicating that Night Shift Studios is building a consistent voice in the genre while continuing to innovate.
Concepts like Dies Irae require not just an edgy premise, but also the right talent and uncompromising quality.
Pranav is new to the horror and thriller genre. He has previously appeared in romance, drama, and action films, but this is uncharted territory for him.
It will be interesting to see whether he can match his father's intensity in thrillers like Drishyam, or even surpass it.