ZEE5: A Mind-Bending Thriller Featuring Tovino Thomas & Trisha Krishnan

 ZEE5 Global, the world’s largest streaming platform for South Asian content, is set to deliver a pulse-racing treat with the premiere of ZEE5 Global Original psychological thriller, ‘Identity’ on January 31^st, 2025. Brace yourself for Identity, a high-octane psychological thriller that will leave you on the edge of your seat. Directed by the visionary duo Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, the film unravels a gripping tale of revenge, deception, and justice. Starring the dynamic Tovino Thomas and the iconic Trisha Krishnan, with stellar performances by Vinay Rai, Aju Varghese, and Mandira Bedi. Originally made in Malayalam and now dubbed in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada, Identity premieres exclusively on ZEE5 Global on January 31st. Don’t miss the most thrilling ride of the season!

Set against a backdrop of gripping suspense and high-stakes action, Identity takes viewers on a rollercoaster ride through a world where betrayal and justice collide. Directed by the brilliant Akhil Paul and Anas Khan, this psychological thriller unravels the sinister mystery of Amar Felix’s murder—a blackmailer with a dark past. As CI Allen Jacob investigates Alisha, an eyewitness suffering from face blindness, the trail leads to Haran Shankar, a karate instructor harboring a vengeful secret. But the story doesn’t end there. As Haran and Alisha dig deeper, they uncover a shocking truth. The tension peaks in a breathtaking mid-air showdown when Haran, an undercover NSG commando and Sky Marshal, takes matters into his own hands to bring Allen’s reign of terror to an end. Featuring powerhouse performances by this stellar starcast this film —promises to keep audiences at the edge of their seats.

Director Akhil Paul said, “Creating Identity has been an unforgettable journey, as it allowed us to push the boundaries of storytelling with a gripping narrative that blends action, suspense, and raw human emotions. We wanted to craft a psychological thriller that keeps viewers guessing at every turn, and we’re thrilled to see Identity premiere on ZEE5 Global, reaching audiences in multiple languages. We hope the film’s twists and depth leave a lasting impact on everyone who watches it.”

Director Anas Khan said, “Identity was both a challenge and a passion project. It’s a story that dives deep into the darker corners of the human psyche while delivering edge-of-the-seat entertainment. Working with such a talented cast and crew brought the vision of the film to life in the most exciting way. We are excited for Identity to premiere on ZEE5 Global and can’t wait for viewers to immerse themselves in this intense and emotional journey.”

Actor Tovina Thomas said, “Playing a character in Identity has been one of the most thrilling and rewarding experiences of my career. The film explores intense emotions, complex relationships, and the relentless pursuit of justice, making it a truly gripping narrative. It was a privilege to be part of such a powerful story that balances action with emotional depth. I’m excited for audiences to experience the twists and turns of Identity and see how this psychological thriller unfolds on ZEE5 Global.”

Actor Trisha Kannan said, “Identity is not just a thriller; it’s a story that explores the darker shades of human nature while keeping the audience hooked with its unexpected twists. The depth of the narrative and the complexity of the characters truly drew me to this project. Working alongside such talented co-stars and under visionary directors was a creatively fulfilling journey. I’m excited for audiences to witness this edge-of-the-seat experience that we’ve poured our hearts into.”

Actor Vinay Rai said, “I feel incredibly fortunate and happy to be part of this amazing team with Akhil and Anas. Having worked together on Forensic, they already shared a great rapport, and I’m grateful they welcomed me into this project. This role is easily one of the best I’ve taken on in my career. The story, brilliantly crafted by Akhil and Anas, is truly unique and revolves around three compelling characters. It’s filled with betrayal, suspense, and thrilling twists—everything you could ask for in a movie. I genuinely believe Identity is a complete package and will be a fantastic opening for Indian cinema in 2025.”

Tune in to ZEE5 Global on January 31st for Identity, a thrilling ZEE5 Global Original that will leave you hooked from start to finish. Available in Malayalam, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada!

Users can download the ZEE5 Global app from Google Play Store / iOS App Store. It is available on Roku devices, Apple TVs, Android TVs, Amazon Fire TV and Samsung Smart TVs. Users can also access ZEE5 Global on www.ZEE5.com

About ZEE5 Global

ZEE5 Global is the digital entertainment destination launched by Zee Entertainment Enterprises Limited (ZEEL), a global Media and Entertainment powerhouse. The platform launched across 190+ countries in October 2018 and has content across 18 languages: Hindi, English, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Marathi, Oriya, Bhojpuri, Gujarati, Punjabi, including six international languages Malay, Thai, Bahasa, Urdu, Bangla and Arabic. ZEE5 Global is home to 200,000+ hours of on-demand content. The platform brings together the best of Originals, Movies and TV Shows, Music, Health and Lifestyle content in one destination. In addition, ZEE5 Global offers features like 15 navigational languages, content download options, seamless video playback and Voice Search.

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