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Identity (2025) — Malayalam crime thriller about memory and sketch art
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Identity (2025) — Malayalam crime thriller about memory and sketch art
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Movie card for Identity, a Malayalam action-thriller where a sketch artist and an officer work from a witness with photographic memory; on ZEE5, IMDb ~7.4. The attached audio is an unrelated comedy sketch, so only the caption describes the film.
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Title
Identity (2025)
Summary
Identity is a fast-paced Malayalam action-thriller that revolves around a high-stakes investigation following a high-profile crime. When the sole eyewitness—a woman with a photographic memory—claims she can identify the killer, a skilled sketch artist and a dedicated law enforcement officer team up to unravel the mystery. As they dig deeper, hidden secrets and dark twists emerge, blurring the lines between memory, identity, and justice.
Genre
Action / Crime / Psychological Thriller
Ratings
IMDb / Audience Ratings: ~7.4 / 10
Where to Watch
Streaming on ZEE5 (available in Malayalam with dubbed audio in Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada).
Cast & Crew
Cast: Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Vinay Rai, Mandira Bedi, Aju Varghese
Directors: Akhil Paul and Anas Khan
Hashta…
Transcript excerpt
Yes, and while we're on the subject, I've got something of a confession to make. Oh dear. While I was down there, I caught the attention of a young Maasai woman. You didn't. She took me for an exotic, sophisticated superman of sorts, and developed something of a liking to me. Well, isn't that always the way? Yes, it is. And it was quite awful, Gerald. She came down to my hut wearing nothing but a fertility headdress and carrying a husband stick, and oh, I had to participate in the customs. Well, you'd be morally irresponsible if you did not participate in the custom. You could destroy the entire social structure. Oh, I felt so terrible about what happened. Of course you did, Gerald. I felt terrible seven times. It was awful. But you know, Gerald, I too have a confession. Do tell. Remember several years ago when I went to the Amazon? Yes. Yes, well, I accidentally packed a lighter in my satchel. Oh my. Yes, well, one day I absentmindedly lit the flint, and the entire village took me for a god. Oh no. Yes, every sundown as I was being violated by all the young women of the village, which is the local custom, I felt completely embarrassed by the entire fare. I can only imagine in some vivid detail, but you can't deny the local customs. You absolutely cannot deny the local customs. You cannot deny the local customs! One thing you must do is adhere to the local customs. Can't deny the local customs. You must adhere to the local customs. The local customs must not be denied. It's…