Imposter) is a 1988 Indian Malayalam-language mystery psychological thriller film written and directed by P. Padmarajan, based on his short story of the same name.

George Kutty explains to Vishwanathan about the crimes done by the doppelganger criminal, whose name is also only speculated and background is a mystery even for the police.

However, things become sour when the mistaken identity costs a marriage proposal for his sister and causes a rift between a lethargic Vishwanathan and his father.

Mohandas, his boss in the company has a visitor in his office, who also mistakes Vishwanathan for the criminal, resulting in him losing his job.

Trying to attract some leads, Vishwanathan poses as Uthaman and inadvertently receives a payment originally intended for him, thereby inviting the ire of the latter.

Vishwanathan refuses to go with him and decides to live as Uthaman for the rest of his life, as revealing that he is alive may cause further issues for himself and his family.

The only moment the imposter's face is clearly shown, is when his corpse is mistakenly placed at Vishwanathan's house for final rites.