01 October,2025 12:57 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Mammootty
Malayalam superstar Mammootty is all set to face the cameras after a short break. The actor was undergoing medical treatment in Chennai for several months and is now ready to be back in front of the camera. On Wednesday morning, the actor took to social media to share a happy picture of himself along with a note of gratitude to all his well-wishers.
In the picture, Mammootty can be seen looking handsome as ever as he leans over his car and poses. Sharing the picture, the actor wrote, "Back to doing what I love most in life after a short break. Words aren't enough to thank everyone who checked on me during my absence. The camera is callingâ¦"
Mammootty will resume work on the big-budget film Patriot at Ramoji Rao Film City, Hyderabad. Directed by award-winning filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot boasts one of the most star-studded line-ups in recent Malayalam cinema. Sharing screen space with Mammootty are Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner Mohanlal and acclaimed actor Fahadh Faasil.
Narayanan confirmed that around 60 per cent of the film has already been shot, but production was delayed as Mammootty underwent treatment in Chennai. The makers had originally aimed for a release next month, which will now be rescheduled. The upcoming Hyderabad schedule has been chosen to ensure a smooth restart. Shooting inside Ramoji Rao Film City will provide controlled conditions and allow the recovering superstar to work without the large fan gatherings that normally accompany his shoots.
In recent months, Mammootty has been staying in Chennai, away from his Kochi residence. Sources close to the actor suggest he is likely to make Chennai his permanent base, partly due to ongoing medical care at a leading private hospital and also because his son, actor Dulquer Salmaan, has a residence in the city.
Years ago, Mammootty had moved from Chennai to Kochi to be closer to his native village, but the latest shift marks a significant personal decision. Industry observers note that many Kerala actors prefer Chennai for the privacy it affords, unlike Kerala where fan presence is constant.
Mammootty's return to Patriot not only signals his recovery but also builds anticipation around a film that brings together three of Malayalam cinema's most powerful names. For fans, his comeback is nothing short of a celebration.
(with inputs from IANS)
