Mahesh Narayanan’s thriller Patriot, reuniting Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long gap, will release in theatres on April 23, 2026. Mohanlal announced the date on Republic Day, calling it one of the most anticipated films of the year
Patriot poster
The makers of director Mahesh Narayanan's eagerly-awaited thriller Patriot has finally locked the release date of the film. The film marks the reunion of actors Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long gap. The film which also stars Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara will be releasing in theatres on April 23, 2026.
Patriot release date
Actor Mohanlal, who plays one of the leads in one of the most-anticipated films of the year, took to his X timeline on Republic Day to make the announcement. He wrote, “Unleashing the spirit of fearless voices, this Republic Day. PATRIOT arrives worldwide on April 23 , 2026. The countdown begins NOW."
The shoot of the film was wrapped at the beginning of the year. Initially, Patriot was supposed to hit screens in 2025. However, owing to Mammootty's illness, the film's shoot was delayed.
“Unleashing the spirit of fearless voices, this Republic Day”#PATRIOT arrives worldwide on April 23 , 2026
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) January 26, 2026
The countdown begins NOW#Antojoseph #MaheshNarayanan pic.twitter.com/1OwJ0QZZ3p
About Patriot
The film, which has triggered huge expectations ever since it was announced, also features acclaimed actors Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy in addition to the two Malayalam superstars.
A teaser which the makers released last year went on to amplify the expectations of fans and film buffs.
The teaser begins with a voiceover which says, " I remember there was a time when this nation was controlled by the two of them. Together. Over these years, what they earned wasn't just followers. Faith. Trust."
We then see a series of intriguing but intense scenes and hear Mammootty's voice say, "They are going to bring social score to people." We next hear Mohanlal, who appears to play an army general in the film, say, "There are three of us. Do you think you can stop us?"
The teaser then gives us an idea that there is a program called Periscope and that Kunchacko Boban plays a character called Daniel.
Nayanthara is heard asking,"This program which is part of the student laptop scheme. Is that similar to Periscope?" We also hear another voice, asking,"Is this program watching them secretly?" The teaser ends with Mammootty asking someone to complete the sentence, "Great Indian traitor... or Patriot."
Overall, the teaser gives the impression that the film will revolve around a group of socially responsible individuals trying to thwart an illegal attempt by the government to monitor its citizens.
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