Patriot Movie

‘Patriot’, one of the most awaited films of the year 2026, has finally been released on the big screen on Friday, May 1. Written and directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this film is considered a milestone in the history of Indian cinema, because through it, two of the biggest superstars of Malayalam cinema, Mohanlal and Mammootty, are seen together on screen after a long gap of 18 years. This spy thriller film not only stars these two legends but also has seasoned actors like Fahadh Faasil and Nayanthara in the lead roles, making it a ‘power-packed’ entertainer.

Craze was visible on the first day itself

There was a huge craze among the audience about the film, which can be gauged from the fact that ever since the trailer was released on April 4, discussions about it were intense on social media. Mammootty and Mohanlal’s fans wasted no time and headed to the theaters for the first show of the first day, resulting in packed cinema halls. Talking about the initial trends and social media reactions of the film, the audience and critics are having mixed opinions regarding ‘Patriot’. There is a lot of discussion about the film on X. A large section has praised the acting and screen presence of Mohanlal and Mammootty.

Acting is being praised

Fans say that Mammootty has handled his role as the hero very well, while Mohanlal has breathed life into every scene with his excellent characterization and impressive personality. Apart from this, Fahadh Faasil’s acting and the background score of the film are also being appreciated a lot. According to a section of the audience, it is a powerful patriotic story in which the music and the performances of the actors fit perfectly, taking the film to a different height.

Some people noticed the deficiency

However, like every big film, some negative comments have been seen about ‘Patriot’ too. A small section of the audience has questioned the film’s pace and portrayal of characters. Some social media users expressed disappointment with Mammootty’s look and energy and said that his performance did not have the same old shine. Apart from this, some people also believed that the film lacked ‘high moments’ i.e. those scenes which give goosebumps. Despite the criticism, the enthusiasm towards the film has not diminished and people are reaching theaters in large numbers.

How is the condition of the box office?

Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, this film is often being compared to the classic films in which these two legends were seen together earlier. In terms of earnings, ‘Patriot’ has made a bang at the box office. Made under the banner of Anto Joseph Films and Kitchappas Entertainments, the film has performed brilliantly in the domestic market. According to preliminary data from box office tracker Sacknilk, the film has earned a whopping Rs 10 to Rs 12 crore on the first day in India. This film is making waves not only in India but also abroad.

Old memories become fresh

Based on predictions as of Thursday 30 April, it is estimated that the film will open its account with around Rs 15 crore in the overseas markets. Looking at the kind of opening collection that this spy thriller of Mammootty and Mohanlal has recorded, it would not be wrong to say that it can create many new records in the coming days. Overall, ‘Patriot’ has refreshed the old memories after a long time and has reintroduced the audience to the magical pair of superstars for which they were waiting for decades.

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