ID – The Fake
2025 Malayalam film
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ID: The Fake is a 2025 Indian Malayalam-language thriller film written and directed by Arun Sivavilasam. The film stars Dhyan Sreenivasan, Divya Pillai, Indrans, and Kalabhavan Shajon in key roles.[1]
| ID – The Fake | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Arun Sivavilasam |
| Written by | Arun Sivavilasam |
| Produced by | Muhammed Kutty |
| Starring | Dhyan Sreenivasan Divya Pillai Indrans |
| Cinematography | Faisal Ali |
| Edited by | Riyas K. Badhar |
| Music by | Nihal Sadiq |
Production company | Essa Entertainments |
Release date |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Plot
The narrative follows Vinod, the main character, a food delivery worker whose life is upended when a manipulated image of his wife Gauri goes viral online. As he struggles with the emotional and social consequences, Vinod sets out to uncover the truth behind the incident.[2]
Cast
- Dhyan Sreenivasan as Vinod
- Divya Pillai as Gauri
- Indrans
- Kalabhavan Shajohn
- Johny Antony
- Jasnya Jayadeesh
Production
It is produced by Mohammed Kutty under the banner of Essa Entertainments.[citation needed]
Release
The film was released theatrically in India on 3 January 2025.[3] The film streaming OTT release on Saina Play.[4]
Reception
Onmanorama noted that the film addresses the timely issue of cybercrime and praised Dhyan Sreenivasan's performance, but criticised its predictable narrative.[5]
The Indian Express observed that it was one of several smaller releases that failed to make a significant impact critically or commercially in a competitive release period.[6]