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.[3] It was released on 2 January 2025 and received mixed reviews from critics.
Plot
A sketch artist and a cop work together to unravel the identity of an elusive killer using the descriptions of his face, etched into the memory of an eye-witness to the brutal crime.
Tovino Thomas was cast 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.[4][5]
The film received mixed reviews from critics. The Indian Express gave the film 2 out of 5 stars saying that "Tovino Thomas, Trisha's action thriller is high on style but low on substance."[11]Times of India gave the film 2.5 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Too many twists spoil the plot".[12]India Today gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Tovino Thomas, Trisha's thriller is engaging albeit convenient."[13]The Hindu wrote that "Tovino Thomas-Trisha Krishnan investigate thriller gets lost in a convoluted plotline."[14]News18 gave the film 3 out of 5 stars and wrote that "Trisha and Tovino Thomas' thriller is engaging but wants to be many things at once."[15]
Box office
The film concluded its run with worldwide gross estimated to be ₹18 crore.[16]
Marketing and release
On June 30, 2023, Identity was officially announced with a title poster featuring Tovino Thomas in the lead role.[17] After filming commenced, the production team confirmed that Trisha would be playing the female lead.[5] 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.[18]
Identity was released theatrically on 2 January 2025.[19][20]
