Mohanlal addressed the mixed response to Patriot and said he still liked the film despite criticism. The actor shared that he agreed to do the movie because the story felt unique and different, adding that cinema success can never be predicted fully

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed India’s energy supply preparedness amid West Asia tensions and assured uninterrupted availability of essential commodities. The government said petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, with adequate fuel and LPG stocks across the country