In 2024, everyone realized that if you want great content on a budget, you have to watch Malayalam cinema. It's a masterclass in horror across every category. Perhaps very few people know that Ajay Devgn's classic film "Drishyam" and Akshay Kumar's iconic movie "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" are also remakes of Malayalam films. Suspense thrillers are a category where no matter how many films you watch, it never feels enough. So today, I'm going to tell you about a film that packs the suspense of ten movies into one. You might find it hard to believe, but in less than three hours, this film can blow your mind with its story. Get ready to experience a thrilling film. But before we start the review, I have just one request: if you like this film, please search for and watch all the movies of Tovino Thomas.
This film is based on a real-life famous case in which a sketch artist sits in front of a witness, creating a portrait of a criminal by recalling their eyes, mouth, and hair. But perhaps no one could have imagined the face that would emerge once the sketch was completed: the very same artist who drew it. Don’t overthink it; the sketch artist is neither a criminal nor a murderer. In fact, the woman who commissioned the sketch had a condition that prevented her from distinguishing between two faces. In this new film, a similar scenario unfolds. A girl is a witness to a horrific fire in an old factory in the city, which claims many lives. She knows who set the fire, and as the sketch is drawn, the face that appears is that of the artist creating it.
Now, forget all that for a moment. At a famous shop in the city, a girl steps out after buying clothes for her wedding, only to discover something strange in the trial room: a hidden camera that has been recording girls continuously, with thousands of videos already stored. Set that news aside as well. Thousands of feet up in the sky, a plane is flying with around a hundred people on board, and one peculiar thing connects all the passengers: their names seem mismatched with their faces. Then, suddenly, the plane disappears from the radar.
Now, let’s shift gears to a fourth story: in the emergency ICU of a hospital, a patient lies in bed next to a lady doctor. The interesting twist here is that this time, it's not the doctor holding a syringe; instead, the patient has a gun in hand. The patient could take the doctor’s life instead.
And here’s one last story: a tragic accident leaves three children orphaned, losing their parents at a young age. Among them is a small boy who, at just four or five years old, runs a library and remembers exactly which writer's book is in which box and what it contains. You might be tired from all these different stories, but the real test is still ahead, my friend. Because what you think this film is about is a hundred times smarter than that. All five stories are interconnected; they are not separate tales. The storytelling approach is casual, but just imagine how many twists and turns are coming in these narratives, and how intense the suspense will be to connect them all.
Still, I must say, what I’ve shared might only scratch the surface of the incredible content that will shatter your expectations in this film. The climax is something you might not have even dreamed of! It can stand shoulder to shoulder with "Drishyam" and "Bhool Bhulaiyaa" in terms of the all-time greatest endings. Starting with the sketch artist's drawing and culminating in the story of the plane that vanishes into thin air, this is what true cinema looks like. And you’re in luck because you won’t need to go to a theatre to watch this film. This time, cinema will come to your home. "Identity" was just released on 31st January, 2025 on Zee5, and you can enjoy it comfortably with your family. There’s no adult content, just a smart story waiting for you.
Once you finish this film, check out my review of a new Malayalam movie released on OTT which is Officer On Duty. Cancel your plans, brew some hot tea, and prepare to enjoy 2 to 3 hours of pure entertainment. Read my review to know more.
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