Identity Review : A Thrilling Puzzle with Mixed Pieces

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Identity is Malayalam movie was released in theater on 02 January 2025. The film directed by Anas Khan and Akhil Paul. The film starring Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan and including Vinay Rai, Mandira Bedi and Shammi Thilakan. This film is written by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan. The film was produced by Century Kochumon, Raju Malliath and C.J. Roy and presented by Ragam Movies and Confident Group.

Here we’re going to talk about the important parts of Identity movie includes the story, release date, trailer, where to watch and the talented cast in it. Read our full review to know more how movie is this.

Overview

Movie NameIdentity
Original LanguageMalayalam
Release Date02 January 2025
Runtime2 hours and 36 minutes
CountryIndia
GenresAction, Thriller and Mystery
WriterAkhil Paul and Anas Khan
DirectorAnas Khan and Akhil Paul
ProducerCentury Kochumon, Raju Malliath and C.J. Roy
EditorChaman Chakko
ScreenplayAkhil Paul and Anas Khan
Production Co.Ragam Movies and Confident Group
StatusReleased
Related Link / CreditIMDb

Cast & Crew

The cast of Identity movie are not big list but full of talented actors. You’ve got famous stars Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan working with new faces, and they all do a great job. Every character feels real, which makes the story even better. With all these talented people in the movie, it’s no wonder Varshal is going to be a big success. The cast delivers solid performances, with standing out in their roles.

Full list of Cast & Crew

ActorCharacter
Tovino ThomasHaran Sankar
Trisha KrishnanAlisha
Vinay RaiAllen Jacob
Mandira BediSupriya
Shammi ThilakanDr. Sudharshan
Aju VargheseDySP Dinesh
DruvanDeepak John
Arjun RadhakrishnanAmar Felix
Archana KaviDr. Devika Shankar
Gopika RameshNeeraja
Aneesh GopalPolice sketch artist
Giju John 
Major RaviChief Siddhayya
Vishak NairNakul
Adam Sabiq 
Sujith SankarSudev Anand
Swathi Das PrabhuPushpanath
Arya BabuSrilatha Dinesh
Sarah Belala 
Nilja K. BabyEmy John
Assim JamalAmeer Ali
Ganga Meera 
Steffy Sunny 
Adhri Joe 
Rahul RajagopalCAS Raveendran
Gilu JosephSmitha Shankar
Adithya MenonRaghunath Chinappa
Krishna VijayachandranAnsar Ali
Gibin GopinathSP Sajeevan
ThangapandiyanSP Ramamoorthy
Litty ThomasNiveditha
Mahima RadhakrishnanZakeena Ali
Aparna MulberryNews reporter

Story

Amar Felix (Arjun Radhakrishnan) is a cloth store manager who has a sinister hidden agenda: he tracks women in the trial rooms in the store and threatens them with blackmail to get money. The plots of Amar Felix take a sudden turn when the warehouse is set on fire by a lone person.

Alisha Abdul Salam (Trisha) journalist, was a witness to the murder. Allen Jacob (Vinay Rai) who is the police investigator in the case, brings Alisha for a visit to DYSP Dinesh Chandran’s house to protect her. While in the facility, Allen meets his neighbour, Haran Shankar (Tovino Thomas) an accomplished sketch artist.

With Haran’s talents and the input of Alisha, Allen pieces together the puzzle only to discover Haran is the culprit. Haran himself is the one who killed Amar. The rest of the story is a series of revelations as well as turns that reveal reasons behind Haran’s actions leading to a thrilling conclusion.

Trailer

Review

Identity excels at creating suspenseful stories that are filled with unexpected twists. The directors Akhil Paul as well as Anas Khan are lauded for composing a narrative that keeps viewers engaged by its rich narrative and complex character arcs.

Tovino Thomas gives a memorable performance, playing Haran with aplomb. The gradual unravelling of his character adds to the film’s suspense. Vinay Rai is a standout as an investigator, which is a major factor in the suspense and suspense.

Trisha Krishnan is a key part in the story’s development. Her performance is memorable and serves as the key to uncovering the truth. The cast of supporting characters also give impressive performances that enhance the narrative overall.

The soundtrack composed from Jakes Bejoy is an absolute highlight that effectively increases the tension. In the action scenes, specifically the final sequence, are designed well and visually stunning.

Behind the Screen

The technical excellence of Identity is admirable. Akhil George’s cinematography reveals the movie’s dark and intense atmosphere with a stunning flair, enhancing the aesthetic appeal. But the editing performed by Chaman Chakko could be sharper, considering the length of the runtime can affect the pace of the film.

Jakes Bejoy’s background music is outstanding, adding to the intensity and mood that the movie. The production values are admirable and the filmmakers have ensured an impressive and polished presentation. The choreography for action is good while it’s Telugu dubbing is clean.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Identity is an action thriller that provides tension and suspense but is burdened due to a slow tempo as well as a complex narrative and prolonged runtime. Although Tovino Thomas as well as Vinay Rai provide solid performances and the film offers moments that are engaging for the audience however, its overly complex storytelling and pacing issues might not be a hit with all viewers. If you like action thrillers that require patience and concentration, Identity is watchable, however, it isn’t quite up to being an enthralling experience. Don’t expect too much when you decide to watch it.

Our final thoughts highlight what sets this movie apart from others, be it a unique storyline, memorable performances, or standout cinematography. Don’t miss out on seeing it! The film earns a positive rating of 6.5 out of 10 stars.

Related FAQs

What genre is Identity movie?

Action, Thriller and Mystery.

Who directed the Identity movie?

This film directed by Anas Khan and Akhil Paul .

Who are the main actors in Identity movie?

The starring are Tovino Thomas as Haran Sankar, Trisha Krishnan as Alisha, along with Vinay Rai, Mandira Bedi and Shammi Thilakan.

When was Identity movie released ?

The Identity movie was released in theaters on 02 January 2025 .