| ID – The Fake | |
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| Directed by | Arun Sivavilasam |
| Written by | Arun Sivavilasam |
| Starring | Dhyan Sreenivasan |
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| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
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]
The narrative follows Vinod, the main character, a food delivery worker whose life is upended when a manipulated image of his wife goes viral online. As he struggles with the emotional and social consequences, Vinod sets out to uncover the truth behind the incident. [2]
It is produced by Mohammed Kutty under the banner of Essa Entertainments.
The film was released theatrically in India on 3 January 2025. [3] The film streaming OTT release on Saina Play. [4]
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]