Patriot teaser: Just a day after news broke that superstar Mammootty had resumed shooting for his upcoming film Patriot following a short break due to health reasons, the makers released the first teaser on Thursday. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot features Mammootty and Mohanlal sharing the screen once again, joined by Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy. While the teaser doesn’t reveal much about the plot, it hints at a political thriller packed with action. The visuals promise a high-stakes drama, featuring stylized fight sequences and a fast-paced narrative. Both Mammootty and Mohanlal are seen in action-heavy roles, taking down adversaries with swagger and precision. There’s also a glimpse of high-octane car chases and a shot of Fahadh Faasil piloting an aircraft. Also Read | Neeraj Ghaywan’s sophomore feature Homebound uses belonging as a smokescreen to reveal how this is no country for the marginalized The teaser suggests that Patriot could be one of Malayalam cinema’s most ambitious projects in terms of scale and star power. Over the last few years, the industry has earned acclaim for its bold, inventive storytelling, and this project looks to continue that trend on a larger canvas. But the most striking moment from the teaser comes in the form of a line delivered by Fahadh Faasil, which seems to be nod to the on-screen reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal: “Do you realise what will happen if they reunite? Blast.” Watch the teaser of Mammootty and Mohanlal's Patriot: This isn’t the first time the two superstars have worked together. They’ve previously collaborated on hits like Athirathram, Anubandham, Vartha, and Twenty:20. And now, Patriot marks a significant moment for fans who’ve long waited to see them share the screen in a film of this scale. Mahesh Narayanan, known for Take Off, Ariyippu and Malik, appears to be stepping into big-budget territory with Patriot. With a cast of this calibre and early glimpses promising both spectacle and substance, anticipation is already sky-high.
