The Tovino Thomas-starrer Identity, slated for release on January 2, 2025, has completed its censor formalities, receiving a U/A (16+) certificate. The film features Trisha as the female lead opposite Tovino, with Vinay Rai in a pivotal role. Billed as an action-heavy thriller, it is co-written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, the duo who made their directorial debut with Tovino's 2020 film Forensic.
Identity's ensemble cast also has Mandira Bedi, Shammi Thilakan, Aju Varghese, Arjun Radhakrishnan, Archana Kavi, Gopika Ramesh, Aneesh Gopal, Giju John and Dhruvan. The film's technical team includes cinematographer Akhil George, editor Chaman Chakko, music director Jakes Bejoy and action choreographers Yannick Ben and Phoenix Prabu, both of who garnered acclaim for their work in the Tamil film Maveeran (2023). Identity is produced by Raju Malliath and Dr Roy CJ under the banners of Ragam Movies and Confident Group, respectively.
Tovino was last seen in debutant Jithin Laal's Ajayante Randaam Moshanam (ARM). His upcoming slate includes Prithviraj Sukumaran's Empuraan, Anuraj Manohar's Narivetta, debutant Shilpa Alexander's Avaran and Saiju Sreedharan's Munpe. Additionally, he is producing Marana Mass, which features Basil Joseph in the lead role.
