Tovino Thomas's ‘Identity’ Marks Mollywood's First Hit of 2025
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Synopsis
The film 'Identity', starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan, directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, has become the first hit of 2025 in the Malayalam film industry, grossing over Rs 40.23 crore in just two weeks.
Key Takeaways
- ‘Identity’ is the first hit of 2025 in Mollywood.
- Film grossed over Rs 40.23 crore swiftly.
- Expected to join Rs 50 crore club soon.
- Strong worldwide performance with ₹23.20 crores in four days.
- Positive outlook for Malayalam film industry in 2025.
Chennai, Jan 15 (NationPress) Directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, the film ‘Identity’, starring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan in pivotal roles, has made history as the inaugural hit of the Malayalam film industry in 2025.
The film's producers have proudly revealed that its earnings have exceeded Rs 40.23 crore (gross) within just two weeks. The excitement is palpable as the film continues to perform strongly in full houses, with the Telugu and Hindi adaptations set to debut shortly, leading analysts to predict further increases in revenue. Many in the trade anticipate that the film will soon reach the Rs 50 crore milestone.
Featuring Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, and Vinay Rai, ‘Identity’ premiered in cinemas on January 2, receiving an overwhelmingly positive reception.
In fact, the film's performance was stellar, amassing a global box office total of ₹23.20 crores within merely four days after its release. The Tamil version also achieved significant success.
Written and directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, produced by Raju Malliath and Dr. CJ Roy, and distributed by Gokulam Movies in association with Dream Big Films, ‘Identity’ has set a high standard.
The previous year, 2024, proved to be a landmark for Malayalam cinema with numerous films like ‘Manjummel Boys’, ‘ARM’, ‘Aavesham’, ‘Kishkinda Kandam’, ‘Guruvayoor Ambalanadayil’, ‘Vaazha’, ‘Aadu Jeevitham’, ‘Anveshippin Kandethum’, ‘Osler’, ‘Brahmayugam’, ‘Vazhshangal Shesham’, and ‘Premalu’ becoming hits, superhits, or blockbusters, with collections ranging from ₹50 crore to ₹100 crore.
With ‘Identity’ kicking off the new year on a successful note, those involved in the Malayalam film industry are optimistic for 2025 to match or exceed the success of 2024.
