The early curiosity around Patriot has faded into a clear box office flop. Touted as a major Malayalam event film and powered by the long-awaited reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal, the spy thriller has ended its first week in Kerala with an estimated gross of Rs 24 crore. For a film mounted on scale, star pull, and holiday-release advantage, that total has fallen well short of expectations.
Its day-wise trend shows how quickly the pace slowed. Patriot opened with Rs 8.50 crore, followed by Rs 5.25 crore on day two and Rs 5 crore on day three. The weekdays brought a steep drop, with collections of Rs 1.75 crore on day four, Rs 1.45 crore on day five, Rs 1.20 crore on day six, and Rs 90 lakh on day seven. The opening gave the film a strong base, but the hold simply did not arrive.
The First Week Box Office Verdict
Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, Patriot was released on May 1, 2026, and featured Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi, Darshana Rajendran, and Rajiv Menon in key roles. Backed by Anto Joseph Film Company, Kichappus Entertainments, C R Saleem Productions, and Blue Tigers London, the Malayalam thriller was positioned as a high-stakes espionage drama built around covert missions and political tension.
Patriot Box Office Collection:
Day 1: 8.50 crore
Day 2: 5.25 crore
Day 3: 5.00 crore
Day 4: 1.75 crore
Day 5: 1.45 crore
Day 6: 1.20 crore
Day 7: 0.85 crore
Total: 24.00 crore
That setup, along with the novelty of Mammootty and Mohanlal sharing screen space again after nearly 18 years, gave the film a major pre-release talking point. But the first-week business indicates that curiosity-driven footfalls were not enough to sustain momentum after the opening weekend. Once the initial rush passed, the film’s theatrical run slowed sharply.
Why The Result Stands Out
What makes the outcome more notable is that Patriot did not begin weakly. It opened at a level that suggested strong audience interest, especially in Kerala, where both stars command enormous loyalty. The problem came in the hold. A large-scale film of this profile needed steadier weekday support to stay in the race, and that support did not materialise.
That weak hold also makes the result more significant when viewed through the lens of its two leads. For both Mammootty and Mohanlal, Patriot was not just another release, but a high-visibility title that arrived with event-film expectations. Its performance now becomes part of the larger conversation around where each star stands in this phase of their career.
Mammootty And Mohanlal’S Recent Work In Focus
For Mammootty, the contrast is especially striking because his recent run had blended acclaim with solid audience response. Bramayugam in 2024 emerged as a success and strengthened his performance-led phase, while Turbo the same year gave him a more commercial outing in theatres. In 2026, he also appeared in Chatha Pacha before Patriot, keeping his release calendar active and varied.
Mohanlal’s recent slate has included Malaikottai Vaaliban in 2024 and Bha Bha Ba in 2025, where he made an extended cameo. In 2026, Patriot became one of his key theatrical releases, with KD: The Devil among his confirmed upcoming films. Seen together, Patriot now sits as an important marker for both stars, less for its opening and more for how quickly its momentum slipped after release.
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