Akhil Paul: Identity is planned as a two-part project

Three years after Forensic, Tovino Thomas is reuniting with its directors Akhil Paul and Anas Khan for Identity. Also starring popular actors like Trisha, Vinay Rai and Mandira Bedi, this big-scale film is set to go on floors on Tuesday. "We'll begin shoot with a 4-5 day long schedule in Goa where Mandira Bedi will be joining us. After that, we'll be heading to Udaipur, and then Coimbatore before returning to Ernakulam," says Akhil, adding that some portions will also be shot in Bangalore, Mumbai, and Kashmir.

According to Akhil, Identity will have a heavy dose of action, for which they have roped in multiple choreographers. Tovino, who recently had an accident, will be joining the team by October-end and undergo preps for the climax action sequence. "For the first two weeks, he will be training under the guidance of a stunt director from abroad. We've already begun its pre-vis works," adds an assured Akhil. The technical team also includes cinematographer Akhil of 2018-fame and editor Chaman Chakko, who recently got noticed for his works in 2018 and RDX.

Identity, also starring Shammy Thilakan, Aju Varghese, Arjun Radhakrishnan and Archana Kavi, has been planned to be shot in 120 days across a span of seven months. It is produced jointly by Century Films and Ragam Movies, who both were associated with Forensic as well. Akhil credits the banners for trusting their vision and supporting them to mount Identity on such a big canvas, "It's a big film, not just in terms of budget, but the effort and coordination that it demands." Elaborating more on the project and its scope, he adds, "Though it will be shot as a proper Malayalam film, it has all the ingredients, except romance, for a pan-India reach. We also have plans to turn it into a two-part project based on the audience response. Mandira Bedi's character is designed with that in mind. If ever we do a sequel, hers will be an integral part."