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Tovino Thomas' Big-Budget Film 'Identity' Flops, Loses Millions
14 Oct, 2025
Summary
- 'Identity' had a colossal budget of Rs 30 crore but earned only Rs 16.51 crore globally
- The film's complex narrative and unnecessary twists left audiences confused
- Malayalam film industry faced massive losses in January 2025, with 'Identity' being one of the low performers
In October 2025, Tovino Thomas' latest film, 'Identity,' has sadly underperformed at the box office, despite its colossal budget of Rs 30 crore and the directorial talents of Akhil Paul and Anas Khan. The film, which boasted stunning cinematography and thrilling action sequences, has managed to accumulate only Rs 16.51 crore globally, a far cry from the expectations.
The failure of 'Identity' comes as a surprise, as Tovino Thomas has previously delivered blockbusters like 'Lokah', 'ARM', and 'Minnal Murali.' However, the actor has also faced several misfires, and 'Identity' was one of the highly anticipated big-budget movies that ultimately disappointed audiences. The film's complex narrative and unnecessary twists and turns left many viewers confused and exhausted, unable to connect with the characters.
The start of 2025 was a tough period for the Malayalam film industry, with reports indicating that out of 28 Malayalam films, 12 non-Malayalam films, and 1 re-release, only one film, 'Rekhachithram' starring Asif Ali and Anaswara Rajan, was profitable. The total losses for the month amounted to a staggering Rs 110 crore, with other low performers including 'Orumpettavan' and 'Ente Swantham Punyalan.'
