Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty–Mohanlal starrer eyes Rs 30+ cr worldwide opening

Patriot Malayalam Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal fuels massive buzz as Patriot gears up for one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema.

Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The much-anticipated Malayalam spy thriller Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, is poised for a blockbuster opening at the box office. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film marks the iconic duo’s on-screen reunion after more than a decade, significantly boosting audience excitement.

Written, co-edited, and directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot features Mohanlal and Mammootty in lead roles, supported by a stellar ensemble cast including Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran, and Revathi. The film is slated for a worldwide release on May 1.

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Advance bookings for the film Patriot  have shown impressive momentum, with pre-sales nearing Rs 10 crore worldwide and strong traction particularly in Kerala and overseas markets. Trade estimates suggest that Patriot could earn around Rs 8 crore net in Kerala alone on its opening day, with additional contributions from other regions pushing its domestic total further.

Globally, the film is expected to take a flying start, with projections indicating an opening of around Rs 30 crore worldwide, potentially making it one of the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema history. With strong advance bookings, star power, and positive early buzz, Patriot is shaping up to be a major box office event, setting high expectations for its theatrical run.

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Apr 30, 2026 10:16 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: A high-stakes spy drama led by Mammootty and Mohanlal

Patriot is set against the backdrop of a tense intelligence operation. At the centre of the story is a retired JAG officer, played by Mammootty, who finds himself falsely accused in an espionage case. With his name at stake, he is forced to go into hiding and take matters into his own hands.

As he sets out on a covert mission to clear his name, the journey quickly escalates into something far more dangerous—one that also involves protecting national interests. Joining him in this high-risk operation is Mohanlal, whose character becomes a key ally in the unfolding mission.

Together, the two navigate a perilous path, making Patriot a gripping spy action drama built on trust, survival and redemption.

Apr 30, 2026 09:36 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Rs 16.3 crore advance bookings worldwide

According to a post by X user Movie Maniac, the film has already crossed Rs 16.3 crore in worldwide pre-sales.

Sharing the update, the user wrote, “Rs 16.3Cr & counting advance sales for #patriot from Worldwide markets. 👏

Highest opening already done for #mammootty within pre-sales And Second biggest opening loading for #mohanlal behind Empuraan (₹68.2cr)”

Apr 30, 2026 08:46 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Nivin Pauly calls Mammootty–Mohanlal reunion a 'Magnum Opus'

Actor Nivin Pauly has joined the growing excitement around Patriot, sharing a note on social media about the much-anticipated reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal.

In his post on X, Nivin wrote, “The last time they shared a screen, a generation grew up watching it on repeat.

Eighteen years later, Mammookka and Lalettan are back together and Malayalam cinema is calling it a Magnum Opus for a reason..

Here’s to #patriot. May the screens not be enough. ❤️”

Apr 30, 2026 08:17 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mohanlal reveals why he said yes to Patriot

Speaking at Jio Hotstar’s Patriot Legends Hangout, Mohanlal shared what convinced him to say yes to the film. He said the character immediately stood out to him and left little room for hesitation.

“To be part of a film like Patriot is a matter of great thrill and luck. Mammootty and I are coming together after a long time. It is not often that I get to act with so many actors. My character has a brilliant positioning. The beginning and culmination of his arc have been presented well. I am doing a character like this for the first time. I was not used just as an actor; they used me as a performer. It was a character I couldn’t say no to.”

Apr 30, 2026 07:51 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: 'Actors stood firmly with the director'

Friday matinee wrote on X: "It’s a wholesome effort by the team to focus on content rather than trying to bring in forced commercial elements, thereby reducing the gaps in storytelling. Mammootty and producer Anto Joseph have stood firmly alongside Mahesh Narayanan to bring his vision to the big screen in the way he intended. Mammootty plays the lead role in the film, Mohanlal in a very crucial role , Fahadh Faasil and Kunchacko Boban play very important roles. All the characters in this film are said to have depth and are well-developed. The scale of the big-budget production will be evident on the big screen, and hopefully, it marks a return to the glorious days of Malayalam cinema—when content was king, not forced commercial gimmicks."

Apr 30, 2026 06:55 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mahesh Narayanan recalls Mammootty’s initial doubts about the film

Director Mahesh Narayanan has revealed that Mammootty wasn’t entirely convinced about Patriot when he first heard the idea. The filmmaker shared that the scale of the project made the actor hesitant in the beginning.

“After I started narrating the story to him, Mammootty began having doubts, worried over its scale and wondering how we would pull it off,” Mahesh said during the film’s promotional event.

“Then he asked me who all would play the remaining characters in the film, and I suggested a few names like Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, albeit being unsure if they would come on board. I basically wanted to pitch Patriot to Mammootty first and then approach other actors. After hearing everything, he told me to start talking to the aforementioned actors for the other characters,” he added.

Apr 30, 2026 06:34 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty says the film will showcase Malayalam cinema’s grand scale ambitions

Mammootty is confident that Patriot will mark a significant moment for Malayalam cinema. Speaking about the film during a session titled 'Patriot Legends Hangout,' the megastar said the project is designed to demonstrate that the industry can mount stories on a scale comparable to other major film industries.

Mammootty said, “It will demonstrate that Malayalam cinema can also make a movie on such a massive canvas, like how Hollywood, Bollywood, Telugu and Tamil industries have been doing for the longest time. It will give the feeling that the film has been mounted on a significantly larger scale than it actually has been.”

Apr 30, 2026 06:15 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty–Mohanlal reunion sparks massive buzz

Patriot brings back Mammootty and Mohanlal on screen together after over a decade. The two were last seen in Kadal Kadannoru Maathukutty (2013), making their reunion one of the film’s biggest highlights and a key reason behind the soaring buzz.

Apr 30, 2026 06:13 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The film eyes Rs 30 crore worldwide opening

On the global front, the film appears set for a flying start. Current projections indicate an opening of approximately Rs 30 crore worldwide, figures that could place it among the biggest openings in Malayalam cinema.

Apr 30, 2026 06:12 PM IST
Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Advance booking nears Rs 10 crore worldwide

Advance bookings for Patriot have gathered solid momentum, with pre-sales inching close to Rs 10 crore worldwide. Trade estimates suggest that Patriot could net around Rs 8 crore in Kerala alone on its opening day. With additional contributions expected from other regions, the domestic total is likely to climb even higher.

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