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Identity Malayalam Film, Zee5 Streaming, Thriller ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Tovino Thomas kicked off 2024 with the investigative thriller Anweshippin Kandethum, now streaming on Netflix. This year, he started with another investigation-themed project. His action thriller Identity, featuring impressive action set pieces, hit theaters on January 2, 2025. The film is set to make its Ott debut within the same month of its theatrical release.

Plot

The female lead possesses a remarkable photographic memory, making her an invaluable witness to a murder. The male lead, a skilled martial artist with a unique talent for sketching, is driven by a past marred by childhood trauma and abuse at the hands of his father, which has left him with obsessive-compulsive tendencies. These complex backstories set the stage for the investigation.

Cast and Crew

The film boasts an ensemble cast featuring Tovino Thomas, Trisha Krishnan, Aju Varghese, Vinay Rai, Shammi Thilakan, Mandira Bedi, Archana Kavi, Giju John,...

Here’s The Top 5 Malayalam Action-Thrillers You Can Watch On Ott ( Photo Credit – Twitter; Instagram )

The Malayalam movie Marco is drawing attention for its intense action scenes. The Ott release date for the film has not yet been confirmed. Malayalam cinema has been known for its exceptional thrillers even before Marco. Here are five other Malayalam action thrillers that are just as captivating as Marco. These movies are available on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar and SonyLIV.

1. Aavesham

Aavesham is a recent Malayalam blockbuster directed by Jithu Madhavan and produced by Nazriya Nazim and Anwar Rasheed. It features Fahadh Faasil in the lead role and Hipzster, Mithun Jai Shankar, and Roshan Shanavas in key roles. The story has many twists, and it is all about three friends in Bengaluru who join hands with a goon to take revenge on a college bully. This film is available on Netflix.

2. Anchakkallakokkan

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Identity Box Office Collection Day 3: Tovino Thomas Holds Well!( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Tovino Thomas, with his first release of the year, is sticking to its pace at the box office, and in three days, his action thriller Identity stands at a total of 4.75 crore. The film has been directed by Akhil Paul and Anas Khan.

Budget & Profit

The action thriller has been mounted at a budget of a reported 12 crore. It has recovered 39% of its budget at the box office. While it still needs 7.25 crore at the box office to recover its entire budget, it would need a total of 24 crore at the box office to achieve the hit tag.

Identity Box Office Collection Day 3

On the third day, Saturday, January 4, Identity has earned 1.65 crore at the box office. This is a significant 26% jump at the box office, from the previous day, Friday which brought 1.3 crore.

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Identity Box Office: Malayalam Industry Starts The New Year On A Good Note! (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Malayalam Film Industry has already started on a good note with Tovino Thomas’s film Identity gaining good numbers at the box office. The action thriller, in two days, stands at a total collection of 3.15 crore. This is a good start to the year.

In fact, in two days, the action thriller has surpassed the entire lifetime earnings of the first Malayalam film of 2024, Aattam, which was released on January 5, 2024, and earned 1.22 crore in its lifetime.

Identity Box Office Day 2

On the second day, Friday, January 3, Identity earned 1.35 crore at the box office. This is a minimal drop from the opening day which brought 1.5 crore at the box office. In two days, the film stands at 3.15 crore.

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Amaran Ott Verdict (Week 4): Snatches Jr Ntr’s Devara’s Spot! (Photo Credit – YouTube)

Sivakarthikeyan’s war biopic Amaran has maintained its pace on Netflix, and in four weeks, the film has garnered a total of 9.4 million views. During its theatrical run, the biopic of war martyr Major Mukund Varadarajan became the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024.

Third Most-Viewed South Indian Film

Currently, Amaran is the third most viewed South Indian film that arrived on Netflix this year after Vijay Sethupathi’s Maharaja and Dulquer Salmaan’s Lucky Baskhar! However, it would be a long road for Sivakarthikeyan to reach the second spot!

Amaran Ott Verdict Week 4

In the fourth week of its Ott run, as per Netflix’s data from December 23 to December 29, Amaran garnered 1.3 million views against 3.7 million viewing hours and occupied the ninth spot in the global list of trending top 10 non-English films on Netflix.

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Amaran Ott Verdict (Week 3): The 4th Most-Viewed South Indian Film Of 2024( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran is having a great run on Ott after a phenomenal theatrical run, churning out great numbers at the box office. After earning 219.94 crore in India and 341.52 crore worldwide, the war-hero biopic garnered a total of 8.1 million views on Netflix in its three-week run.

The film arrived on Netflix on December 5, and in its three-week run, it has managed to attain a spot in the global top 10 non-English films trending on Netflix. In these three weeks, it is already the fourth most-viewed South Indian film on Netflix.

Amaran Ott Verdict Week 3

In the third week, Sivakarthikeyan‘s war-martyr biopic based on the life of Major Mukund Varadarajan garnered another 1.3 million views against 3.6 million viewing hours. It occupied the sixth global rank in the top 10 trending non-English films on Netflix this week.

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Marco Box Office Collection Brings Good Numbers In 2 Days (Photo Credit – Instagram)

Unni Mukundan’s recent Malayalam film Marco is performing well at the box office. In two days, the film has earned 8.95 crore in India. In fact, it performed steadily in the two days. The film might be heading towards delivering another success from Mollywood.

Marco Box Office Collection Day 2

On the second day, December 21, Saturday, the film earned 4.65 crore at the box office. This is a very minimal jump of 8% from the previous day’s 4.3 crore. In total, the film earned 8.95 crore in two days.

Almost Crosses Anweshippin Kandethum

The film is only 0.5 crore away from surpassing the entire lifetime collection of Anweshippin Kandethum, another successful film from the Malayalam Cinema this year, that earned 9 crore in India.

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Amaran Is The 5th Most-Viewed South Indian Film On Netflix In 2024! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Sivakarthikeyan’s Amaran is inching towards the top on Ott ever since its arrival. In almost 10 days the film stands at a total of 6.8 million views on Netflix, surpassing many South Indian biggies that arrived on the platform this year.

The film had a phenomenal box office run, which turned into a rage in the theaters. It earned a massive 341.42 crore worldwide and 219.85 crore in India. It is already the second highest-grossing Tamil film of 2024 and is now rising high in the Netflix top 10 charts.

Amaran Ott Verdict Week 2

In its second week of Ott run, Amaran, as per Netflix’s data from December 9 to December 15, garnered 2.7 million views against 7.7 million viewing hours, occupying the sixth rank in the global list of top 10 non-English films this week.

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Devara Ott Verdict (Week 4): Jr Ntr Smashes Kalki 2898 Ad! ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

Jr Ntr’s Devara has stayed in the Netflix’s global top 10 charts for the fourth continuous week. It is the third film to do so this year, after Kamal Haasan’s Indian 2 and Maharaja. With its four week run on Netflix’s top 10 global charts, the action film has achieved another milestone!

Devara Ott Verdict

In the fourth week, the film registered 2.8 million views, against 8.1 million viewing hours, and occupied the sixth spot in the global top 10 trending list on Netflix.

This is an achievement to hold the spot despite new arrivals Bagheera and Lucky Baskhar from the South and Sikandar Ka Muqaddar in Hindi. However, Jr Ntr has nailed a bigger achievement than just holding a spot in the top 10 for the fourth week.

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Devara Ott Verdict On Netflix Has Arrived! (Photo Credit – Facebook)

Jr Ntr’s Devara arrived this week on Netflix amidst immense anticipation, riding the wave of his global success in Rrr which was a magnificent success on the Ott platform as well. However, the film’s reception has been a mixed bag, leaving viewers on Ott divided.

Devara Ott Verdict

While the film opened to record-breaking numbers in theaters, it has not followed the same path as Ott, making a debut of 2.2 million views upon its arrival on Netflix. This is a much lesser number considering the global stardom of Jr Ntr.

Jr Ntr Vs Mahesh Babu

Comparing the views in the debut week, Jr Ntr’s film surpassed the total number of views garnered by Guntur Kaaram on Netflix, in its debut week. The Mahesh Babu film garnered only 2 million views in its debut week.

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Guruvayoorambala Nadayil Box Office Collection Day 4: Prithviraj Sukumaran’s Film Makes Big Strides Worldwide(Photo Credit –YouTube)

After Aadujeevitham—The Goat Life, Prithviraj Sukumaran’s latest comedy film, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil, is becoming a crowd-pleaser. Check the film’s worldwide box office performance as of Day 4.

Positive word-of-mouth is propelling the film’s success. Since its release on Thursday, May 16, Guruvayoorambala Nadayil has shown a consistent upward trend in collections. The opening day saw a solid 3.70 crore, followed by a marginal increase of 3.80 crore on Day 2. Day 3 witnessed a significant jump of 31.58%, with collections reaching 5 crore.

Guruvayoorambala Nadayil witnessed a significant jump in collections on its fourth day, a Sunday, fueled by a strong occupancy rate of 65.94% in Kerala. As per early estimates, the film raked in a whopping 6.30 crore on Day 4, taking its total collection to a promising 18.80 crore across the first four days.

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The remarkable resurgence of Malayalam cinema’s performance in the first quarter 2024. ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

During the first quarter of 2024, Malayalam cinema witnessed a remarkable resurgence. Movies such as ‘Premalu,’ ‘Bramayugam,’ ‘Manjummel Boys, and ‘Aadujeevitham’ have not only achieved success at the box office but have also earned praise for their high-quality content, attracting audiences not only from Kerala but also from neighboring states. Furthermore, significant releases like ‘Abraham Ozler’ and ‘Anweshippin Kandethum’ have also managed to draw decent crowds to theaters throughout the first quarter of the year.

The industry’s films cater to a broad audience, reaping rewards for average audiences and film buffs. Once again, the Malayalam film industry shines brightly, standing tall amidst challenges faced by Bollywood and other film sectors.

In 2023, according to Manorama, despite a staggering 220 film releases, only around 15 managed to turn a profit. It marked a record-breaking year for Malayalam cinema, with...

The upcoming week on Ott will be a treat for the audiences, with titles like Emraan Hashmi-starrer ‘Showtime’, young adult series ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, and action adventure film ‘Captain Miller’, all set to air on streaming platforms.

Here is a list of five titles that have caught the attention of Ians:

Showtime

Emraan Hashmi, Mahima Makwana, Mouni Roy, and Naseeruddin Shah-starrer ‘Showtime’ will delve into the unseen world that lies behind the camera.

It also features Rajeev Khandelwal, Shriya Saran, Vishal Vashishtha, Neeraj Madhav, and Vijay Raaz in pivotal roles.

Directed by Mihir Desai and Archit Kumar, the show is produced by Dharma Productions and will be released on March 8 on Disney+ Hotstar.

Captain Miller

The Tamil action adventure film, starring Dhanush as Analeesan aka Captain Miller, is directed by Arun Matheswaran. The film, which is the first part of a trilogy, is set in the 1930s,...

Anweshippin Kandethum Movie Review Rating:

Star Cast: Tovino Thomas, Siddique, Arthana Binu, Baburaj, Pramod Velliyanad, Vineeth Thattil David

Director: Darwin Kuriakose

Anweshippin Kandethum Movie Review Out ( Photo Credit – Instagram )

What’s Good: The film adeptly sustains suspense, captivating audiences from start to finish. It diverges from investigative thriller conventions by not introducing a family for Tovino, instead focusing solely on the investigation without unnecessary diversions, thereby enhancing its appeal.

What’s Bad: Specific viewers may find a lack of emotional connection to the investigating officer, a characteristic often present in films of this genre. Tovino Thomas’s character, however, lacks any personal connections such as a girlfriend, wife, or children.

Loo Break: Given the intricacies of the plot, it’s not advisable to take breaks as they may lead to missing vital information.

Watch or Not?: “Anweshippin Kandethum” is a compelling choice for enthusiasts of investigative thrillers, offering engaging narratives,...

The makers of Tovino Thomas-starrer ‘Anweshippin Kandethum’ on Friday unveiled the intriguing teaser of the Malayalam film, which is set to unravel the mystery at the core of a shocking murder case. The 50 second teaser unveils the intrigue and mystery around a sensational police case. Tovino takes on the role of a police officer- Sub Inspector Anand in this suspenseful thriller.

Talking about the movie, the ‘Vaashi’ fame actor said: “The film’s narrative deviates from the usual path. In addition to focusing on suspense and investigative elements, it also delves into the lives of investigators, offering a novel experience for viewers.”

“It is a well-written script, backed by an amazing team of technicians and an excellent performance by Tovino Thomas. We can assure you that the thrill inherent in the teaser will extend to an exciting viewing experience on the big screen as well,” says Siddharth Anand Kumar,...

As 2024 unfolds, many good films in regional cinema are waiting to satiate the taste buds of the audience. Featuring superstars Mammootty, Mohanlal and Gippy Grewal, these films promise to bring a new style of storytelling.

These include ‘Malaikottai Vaaliban’ starring Malayalam superstar Mohanlal in the title role. The film has been helmed by acclaimed director Lijo Jose Pellissery, and marks the first collaboration between Mohanlal and Lijo. The film is scheduled for release on January 25, 2024.

Then there is the Punjabi film ‘Warning 2’ starring Punjabi superstar Gippy Grewal. It revolves around a series of crimes and counter-attacks. Directed by Amar Hundal, the film serves as a sequel to the 2021 film ‘Warning’, and will release on February 2.

‘Anweshippin Kandethum’ stars Tovino Thomas as a cop. The film has been shot in the picturesque locales of Kerala, and also stars Siddique, Indrans, Jaffer Idukki, Harisree Ashokan, and Alencier. This suspenseful thriller also marks...

India’s Yoodlee Films has unveiled a star-studded 2024 release slate across languages.

Malayalam-language cinema superstar Mammootty, who had a phenomenal 2023 with critical and commercial hits “Kannur Squad” and “Kaathal – The Core,” headlines “Bazooka.” Directed by debutant Deeno Dennis, the film is a game thriller, a category not often explored in Indian cinema. The cast also includes actor-directors Gautham Vasudev Menon and V.K. Prakash, Siddharth Bharathan and Shine Tom Chacko. The Malayalam-language film is scheduled for release in early 2024.

Mohanlal, Malayalam-language cinema’s other superstar, leads action-drama-fantasy “Malaikottai Vaaliban.” Written by P.S. Rafeeque, the film is directed by acclaimed filmmaker Lijo Jose Pellissery, whose credits include “Jallikattu,” “Amen,” “Nanpakal Nerathu Mayakkam” and “Churuli.” The Malayalam-language film is due to release on Thursday, Jan. 25, ahead of the Jan. 26 Republic Day holiday, ensuring a long box office weekend.

Punjabi-language cinema superstar Gippy Grewal headlines “Warning 2,” the second part of what is planned as an action franchise,...

Yoodlee Films, the film studio of Saregama India Limited, has released the first look poster of ‘Bazooka’, its big-budget Malayalam action thriller featuring superstar Mammootty.

The poster features Mammootty as the central figure in a dimly lit space next to a bike almost as if he is about to embark on the journey of a lifetime. The filming of ‘Bazooka’ began on May 10 in Ernakulam, Kerala. It is being helmed by debutant director Deeno Dennis and also stars Gautham Menon.

Talking about the film, Dennis said: “As I have said before, I always dreamt of working with Mammootty sir and this poster has finally brought that dream to life. I feel so thrilled to see his commanding presence in a story that I always wanted to tell. I can’t wait to share the teaser and eventually the film, which is truly the labour of love for all of us.