Identity (2025 film)
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| Cinematography | Akhil George |
| Edited by | Chaman Chakko |
| Music by | Jakes Bejoy |
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| Distributed by | Sree Gokulam Movies |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Identity is a upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action thriller film[2] written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan.[3][4][5] It is produced by Confident Group and Ragam Movies. The film stars Tovino Thomas, Trisha, Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, Archana Kavi, and Reba Monica John.[6]
The film was officially announced on November 25, 2022. Principal photography commenced on December 16, 2023, in Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The soundtrack and score was composed by Jakes Bejoy.[7] It is scheduled to release on 2 January 2025.[8]
Cast
[edit]- Tovino Thomas as Haran Shankar
- Trisha as Alisha
- Vinay Rai as Allen Jacob
- Archana Kavi
- Aju Varghese
- Giju John
- Mandira Bedi as Supriya
- Reba Monica John
- Shammi Thilakan
Production
[edit]Development
[edit]The film marks the second directorial collaboration of Anas Khan and Akhil Paul, who also co-wrote the screenplay. The film is produced by Raju Malliath and Dr C J Roy under the banners of Ragam Movies and Confident Group.
Casting
[edit]Tovino Thomas is in the lead role, marking his second collaboration with Anas Khan and Akhil Paul after Forensic. Trisha and Vinay Rai were also cast in prominent roles.[9][10][11]
Filming
[edit]Principal photography commenced in September 2023 in Goa. Shooting took place across Rajasthan, Kochi, Chennai, Thrissur, Erode, Bangalore, Thiruvanthapuram and Ernakulam.[12]
Marketing
[edit]On June 30, 2023, Identity was officially announced with a title poster featuring Tovino Thomas in the lead role.[13] After filming commenced, the production team confirmed that Trisha Krishnan would be playing the female lead. The complete cast was later revealed through a series of promotional posters. Marketing for the film began in early October 2024, with ongoing promotional activities leading up to the release.[14]
Music
[edit]The music and original background score for Identity is composed by Jakes Bejoy.[15]
Release
[edit]Identity is scheduled to release on 2 January 2025.[8][16]
References
[edit]- ^ "Tovino Thomas' 'Identity' confirms January release". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Is Tovino's 'Identity' and Asif Ali's 'Rekhachithram' set to clash in December?". Times of India. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 2 October 2024.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan-starrer 'Identity' enters final leg of shooting". The New Indian Express. Archived from the original on 24 June 2024. Retrieved 28 April 2024.
- ^ "It's a wrap for Tovino Thomas' Identity". Cinema Express. Archived from the original on 4 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "'Identity' First Look: Tovino Thomas and Trisha promise a thrilling and visually stunning film". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 16 September 2024. Retrieved 16 September 2024.
- ^ "First look poster of Tovino Thomas starrer 'Identity' to arrive on THIS day". Times of India. Archived from the original on 14 September 2024. Retrieved 14 September 2024.
- ^ "Tovino shows 'flexibility' on set, flips 'Identity' director during practice session - WATCH". Mathrubhumi. Archived from the original on 5 November 2024. Retrieved 24 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Identity trailer: Tovino Thomas, Trisha promise the 'ultimate suspense action thriller spectacle of the season'". The Indian Express. 23 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
- ^ "Vinay Rai And Trisha Krishnan Join Forces With Tovino Thomas For Their Next Film Identity". News18. Archived from the original on 12 August 2023. Retrieved 11 August 2023.
- ^ "Tovino Completes Shoot Of Identity; Pens Heartfelt Note For The Film's Team". Times Now. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Trisha to star opposite Tovino Thomas in 'Identity'". The News Minute. Archived from the original on 9 July 2023. Retrieved 8 July 2023.
- ^ "Trisha meets her fans in Erode while shooting for 'Identity'". Times of India. Archived from the original on 22 April 2024. Retrieved 22 April 2024.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas, Trisha's upcoming film Identity set for January release". India Today. Archived from the original on 3 December 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas pens heartwarming note for cast-crew members as he wraps shoot schedule of Trisha Krishnan co-starrer Identity". Pink Villa. Archived from the original on 3 July 2024. Retrieved 3 July 2024.
- ^ "Trisha begins shooting for 'Identity' with Tovino Thomas, shares video from set". India Today. Archived from the original on 23 December 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2023.
- ^ "Tovino Thomas And Trisha Krishnan's Identity Set For January 2025 Release". News18. Archived from the original on 30 November 2024. Retrieved 29 November 2024.