Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: The film marks the iconic duo Mammootty and Mohanlal's on-screen reunion after more than a decade.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.
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.
According to Sacnilk, Patriot is currently playing across 2,086 shows nationwide. As per live estimates, Patriot has collected Rs 6.35 crore net so far on Day 1. This takes its total India gross to Rs 7.49 crore, with the final opening day figures yet to be reported.
X user @MADMATRIXFX1 has shared a mixed yet largely positive take on Patriot.
“#patriot A technically brilliant movie with great cinematography and music. The film has its moments but fails to continue the momentum in the last 30 minutes. Mammooka scores, Kubo and fafa were avg. Shouldn't have treated A10 like that tho 8/10," read the tweet.
Patriot has kicked off its box office journey on a strong note, showing impressive momentum right from its opening day. According to Sacnilk, by the afternoon shows, the Malayalam version recorded a solid 75.75% occupancy, reflecting strong audience interest.
The film is currently running across 1,814 shows and has already collected Rs 5.14 crore net for the day so far. This pushes its total India gross to Rs 6.07 crore, with the final Day 1 numbers still awaited.
The Indian Express' review of Patriot reads, "Kudos to Mahesh for not being intimidated by Mammootty and Mohanlal’s superstardom, and to the two legends for simply trusting the director’s vision, unperturbed by the baggage of their image and fame. Patriot clearly demonstrates why the Big Ms continue to soar, while the thrones of their counterparts in many other languages quiver as they struggle to maintain the images they created in their prime, even now, well into old age."
A fan @destin_nora shared via X, "Patriot Well, a good watch but a bit underwhelming, honestly. Climax is fine. it becomes predictable. Technically, brilliant. Certain choices, i can understand but they didn't work for me or maybe i had high expectations. overall a 2.75/5. This is my opinion only."
X page @Forumkeralam2 posted, "#patriot Good first half with an engaging story setup, steadily building momentum and peaking impressively towards the interval. Mahesh Narayanan handles the narrative with solid detailing, keeping the tension intact throughout.
On Day 1, Patriot (Malayalam) recorded an impressive occupancy reflecting a strong theatrical performance. The film opened with a solid 70.25% occupancy in the morning shows, which further grew to 75.75% during the afternoon, indicating increasing footfall and positive momentum as the day progressed, with evening and night trends expected to remain robust.
Trade site sacnilk shared that on Day 1 the much-anticipated Malayalam spy thriller Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, is currently running across 1,361 shows and has collected a net of Rs 4.18 Cr by 4 pm. This brings total India gross collections to Rs 4.93 Cr and total India net to Rs 4.18 Cr so far, with India final collections yet to be reported.
A user @Movie___Guy shared Patriot Movie Review and posted on X, "#patriot The film has its engaging moments, though it occasionally slows down with a few lagging scenes. It quickly regains momentum with well-executed action sequences. Overall, it stands as a decent outing with mohanlal cameo. 3/5 #mohanlal."
X user @__hariii posted, "Patriot is a decent theatre watch with solid performances. #mammootty carries the film on his shoulders while #mohanlal comes in the latter half and gives whistle-worthy scenes. Struggles with screenplay at times especially towards climax.Enjoyed watching Big M's together.
Sharing Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, review, X user @manuthankachy posted, "#patriot it is 180 minutes of pure torture sponsored by Mahesh Narayanan, who was provided with the industry’s biggest reigning superstars and a lavish, mammoth budget while there is grandeur in every frame, the plot, content, and screenplay fail miserably, leaving viewers."
Patriot has taken a thunderous opening at the box office, registering an impressive 70.25% morning occupancy on Day 1. The film has outperformed Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan, which recorded around 65% morning occupancy, highlighting the massive buzz and audience turnout. Backed by the star power of Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film is off to a blockbuster start.
On Day 1, Patriot (Malayalam) opened to a strong response, recording an impressive morning occupancy of 70.25%. The high early turnout indicates solid buzz and audience interest, with footfall expected to grow further through the afternoon and evening shows, pointing toward a promising opening day at the box office.
A fan @AgentAmar01 shared, "#patriot is the journey of a diplomat played by #mammootty exposing culprits in power sabotaging his loyalty for the country and then getting redemption. Mahesh packed 3 hrs runtime with series of events not a dull moment. The L cameo was on point. A Theatre must.!"
Patriot has taken a thunderous opening at the box office, registering an impressive 70.25% morning occupancy on Day 1. The film has outperformed Mohanlal-starrer L2: Empuraan, which recorded around 65% morning occupancy, highlighting the massive buzz and audience turnout. Backed by the star power of Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film is off to a blockbuster start.
X user @aditya_binu posted, "Watched #patriot A well executed 1st half; universal & we can showcase everywhere; with topnotch technical sides & engaging narrative followed by a bland 2nd half which got confused b/w quality & fan service. No emotional connection at all. Poor climax. Decent performances. 2.5/5."
A fan @SimonSumeet shared Mohanlal-Mammootty film Patriot's review and wrote, "Patriot Top notch production values And color grading is too good Story wise the movie lacks depth and emotional connection The only plus even to keep things moving was sushin shyam's music. Apart from that nothing much to speak about the movie. Decent one 2.5/5."
X page @Cine_Uncensored shared, "#patriot HOUSEFULL BOARDS Everywhere Throughout Kerala And Tamilnadu This #mohanlal And #mammooty Starrer Takes Box Office By Storm , Second Biggest Opening After #empuran Overall Biggest Dhamaka Of 2026."
A fan @hari_says_hi shared Patriot review via X, "Very interesting first half and a decent second half #maheshnarayanan making, DOP and the colors are. Yeah the second half struggled and that affected the final impact #patriot #mammootty #mohanlal #maheshnarayanan."
Trade site Sacnilk shared, that as of Day 1, Patriot is currently running across 946 shows and has collected a net of Rs 2.46 Cr Live by 1 pm.
X page @sanukumariuae posted, "#patriot A quality product by Mahesh Narayanan. The excellence is evident in the film's production quality.#mammootty has delivered a brilliant performance throughout the movie.#mohanlal's cameo appearance, especially his intro .Other actors also performed well Rating : 3.5/5."
X page @StudioFlicks shared Patriot review, "#patriot Review - A decent engaging thriller. First half takes time to settle with premise.. The Raciness starts by interval. What's intriguing? Not the star cast, but the brilliancy of Director Mahesh Narayan in handling both Superstars #mammootty and #mohanlal efficiently - The Latter being a Cameo though. #nayanthara has just 3 scenes but good. #fahadhfaasil as Baddie gets more scope only in last two scenes. #kunchakoboban is good . Sushin Shyam BGM. Cinematography and editing are big plus. Overall, a good stylish thriller. Worth a theatrical watch."
A fan @KumarSwayam3 posted the review ofPatriot, "The screenplay takes it’s own time to build but it does engagingly Duration could have been trimmed but doesn’t affect the quality of the film in a worst way The cast & their performances stand out strong & steadily Overall, a good watch #patriot #patriotreview."
Trade analyst AB George shared via X, "#patriot shows started in FULL PACKED HOUSES all over Kerala Video from Ernakulam King Size Kavitha."
X page @__fa_wa_z posted about Mohanlal-Mammootty film, "patriot 1st half ended a well written story that is so engaging throughout . till now soo good and making mwone adipoli .. overall 1st half pwoli .. now to second half and cameo.. #patriot #interval."
A fan @sabirjr17 shared Patriot Movie Review that read, "#patriot - First half done. Superb so far; it's intriguing and sets the stage perfectly."
X user @marclegrande posted, "#patriot - First Half - Above Average. It’s not very commercial and yet not that engaging. #mammootty is the main guy and other big names are yet to make an entry. #mammootty."
X page @TrollMachans posted, "#patriot A powerful script, a compelling theme, Sushin Shyam's music, and stellar performances from all the actors—all together, it’s a high-quality first half."
X user @iamrazi18 shared, "Where’s #mohanlal in Patriot? Weren’t we promised a proper multistarrer? Feels like his name was just used for the initial hype… No Mohanlal in 1st hour. #patriot."
A fan @G1Rex shared via X, "#patriot I have a feeling the only Saving grace in this movie is going to be #mohanlal , Movie looks dry asf and going too slow. #mammotty."
X user @Kavya1140 posted, "#patriot 4/5 Powerful patriotic story with great performances. Mammootty commands as the hero, while Mohanlal elevates every scene with brilliant characterisation and screen presence. Kubo and Fahadh deliver strong support. BGM and music hit the right notes. #patriotreview."
A fan @AbhijithVM78661 posted via X, "Patriot will be one of the landmark films in Malayalam cinema. All fans can walk out of the theatre with pride and their heads held high. #patriot #mammootty #mohanlal."
Fans are celebrating the much-awaited reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal. In a clip shared on social media from outside a cinema hall, huge crowds can be seen cheering loudly and chanting “Minnichekane” (മിന്നിച്ചേക്കണേ), a popular Malayalam phrase that roughly translates to “make it shine” or “light it up.”
Trade analyst Jerin Georgekutty posted, "You won't believe : From 11.16 - 11.18 PM IST, in a span of just 2 Minutes #patriot's World wide advances jumped by "26 Lakhs" : GCC crossed $800K / INR 7.55 Cr Pre-sales , Kerala smashed 5.50 Crores Mark, Rest of India goes past 1.75 Crores, Total Ww advances nearing 20 Crores Mark Blown away after seeing this last minute Massacre #mammootty #mohanlal #patriotmovie."
Mohanlal shared via X, "#patriot In Cinemas Worldwide from Today." Helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film brings the iconic duo back together on screen after over a decade, heightening anticipation among audiences.
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.
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)”
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. ❤️”
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.”
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."
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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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