A big-budget Malayalam film with star cast and visual appeal failed to impress, earning only Rs 3.5 crore in Kerala despite a Rs 30 crore budget, becoming one of the year's major box office flops.
A new Malayalam film starring a popular actor was launched with high expectations, backed by a hefty Rs 30 crore budget and the comeback of a veteran actress. But the results were disappointing: in Kerala alone, the film’s theatrical share was only Rs 3.5 crore, signaling a major box office flop.
Which film is this?
That film is Identity, featuring Tovino Thomas and Trisha Krishnan in lead roles. The movie’s underperformance was especially stark given that Tovino’s previous release, Ajayante Randam Moshanam, had crossed Rs 100 crore worldwide. Identity grossed around Rs 16.51 crore globally bu