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Identity: Why Tovino Thomas and Trisha's action thriller should be on your OTT watchlist this weekend

Before Identity’s much-awaited OTT release on Zee5 on January 31, 2025, we list some exciting reasons as to why Tovino Thomas and Trisha's action thriller should be on your watchlist this weekend

Identity: Why Tovino Thomas and Trisha's action thriller should be on your OTT watchlist this weekend
Tovino Thomas, Identity cast

Last Updated: 09.46 AM, Jan 30, 2025

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Tovino Thomas’ Identity ensured that Malayalam cinema started 2025 on a high note when it was released in theatres on January 2, 2025. The action thriller, which also stars Trisha Krishnan and Vinay Rai, is now all set for its OTT release on Zee5 (also OTTplay Premium) on January 31, 2025. High-octane action sequences, which are complemented by engrossing performances and a gripping plot, make Identity a standout film from Malayalam. Before Identity’s much-awaited OTT premiere, OTTplay lists the exciting reasons as to why Tovino Thomas' action thriller should be on your watchlist this weekend (February 1-2, 2025). Read on...

Reasons to watch Tovino Thomas' Identity

Identity plot

Trisha Krishnan, Tovino Thomas and Vinay Rai in a poster of Identity
Trisha Krishnan, Tovino Thomas and Vinay Rai in a poster of Identity

Identity begins on a thrilling note as the police set out to trace the culprit in a murder case with the help of an eyewitness and sketch artist. But the eyewitness suffers from a type of face blindness, that makes it difficult to identify the killer. The plot, with twists at almost every point, then moves on to more dangerous terrains. What begins as a murder mystery evolves to narrate a complex story as more characters and twists are introduced.

Tovino Thomas' performance

Tovino Thomas in a poster of Identity
Tovino Thomas in a poster of Identity

Identity’s strong point is that it is headlined by Tovino Thomas, who brings alive the film with his nearly impeccable performance as a sketch artist with OCD. The actor, who starred in last year’s Ajayante Randam Moshanam, makes a smooth transition from a mild-mannered sketch artist to an action avatar as the film shifts into top gear. Whether as a caring brother or in combat mode, Tovino aces all facets of his character and shoulders the film throughout.

Trisha and the rest of Identity cast

Poster of Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan's Identity
Poster of Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan's Identity

The film is also noted for Trisha who returns to Malayalam cinema after a hiatus. The Ponniyin Selvan actress brings a quiet dignity to her character and delivers what is expected of her in the script. Vinay Rai plays a cop, and his character is key to bringing the twists in the movie.

Aju Varghese as a police officer, and Archana Kavi, Shammi Thilakan and Gopika Ramesh as Tovino’s relatives all ably support the lead characters.

Car chase, action sequences and more

Tovino Thomas in Identity
Tovino Thomas in Identity

Filmmakers Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, who had previously helmed Tovino Thomas’ Forensic, have mounted their action thriller on an ambitious scale. Brilliantly shot, the film features a high-octane car chase, something that is not a common sight in Malayalam films. The film, with high production quality, also stages a thrilling fight on board a chartered flight as the stakes get higher. Akhil George's cinematography and Jakes Bejoy's music complement the film well, while And Chaman Chakko at the editing table also makes valuable contributions.

Though the film has some flaws, the makers should be lauded for mounting the action thriller on a grand scale and pulling it off almost effectively. 

Identity OTT release date

Identity is set to release on Zee5 on January 31, 2025. You can also watch Tovino Thomas' film on OTTplay Premium.

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