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ID – The Fake
Directed byArun Sivavilasam
Written byArun Sivavilasam
StarringDhyan Sreenivasan
Release date
  • 3 January 2025 (2025-01-03)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

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]

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

Production

It is produced by Mohammed Kutty under the banner of Essa Entertainments.

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]

Reference

  1. ↑ "Dhyan Sreenivasan's ID The Fake On OTT: Where To Watch The Cybercrime Drama". News18. Archived from the original on 13 August 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  2. ↑ "'ID: The Fake': Dhyan Sreenivasan's film has its moments, despite its predictability". 'ID: The Fake': Dhyan Sreenivasan's film has its moments, despite its predictability. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  3. ↑ "Malayalam movie ID The Fake OTT release announced: Where to watch Dhyan Sreenivasan, Divya Pillai starrer". The Economic Times. 7 August 2025. ISSN 0013-0389. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  4. ↑ "'ID: The Fake' OTT release: Find out where to watch Dhyan Sreenivasan's Malayalam thriller online - Deets inside". The Times of India. 7 August 2025. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  5. ↑ "'ID: The Fake': Dhyan Sreenivasan's film has its moments, despite its predictability". 'ID: The Fake': Dhyan Sreenivasan's film has its moments, despite its predictability. Retrieved 28 December 2025.
  6. ↑ "Malayalam cinema 6-month report card: Disappointment of most hyped movie, tables turning between Mohanlal-Mammootty and more". The Indian Express. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 28 December 2025.

External links

ID – The Fake on IMDb