The trailer for the highly anticipated Malayalam movie Patriot is out, and it promises a gripping ride through cybercrime and national security. The film reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal—two stalwarts of the Malayalam film industry—after more than 13 years.
Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film also stars Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran, Kunchacko Boban, and Revathy. Patriot will hit the screens on May 1, 2026, after being rescheduled from its original April 23 release date.
What the Trailer Reveals
| Genre | Espionage action drama / cybercrime thriller |
| Mammootty’s Role | Dr. Daniel James (retired officer falsely framed for treason) |
| Mohanlal’s Role | An old friend and soldier who comes to support |
| Core Plot | Covert surveillance conspiracy; mission to ensure national security |
The trailer promises a gripping thriller that revolves around cybercrime through a covert surveillance conspiracy. Touted to be an espionage action drama, Patriot has Mammootty playing a retired officer, Dr. Daniel James, who gets falsely framed for treason. His character looks to an old friend, a soldier, for support—essayed by Mohanlal.
The Dream Reunion
The reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal after 13 years is the film’s biggest draw. The two icons of Malayalam cinema have previously shared screen space in classics, and their coming together for Patriot has generated immense excitement among fans.
Global Shoot Locations
| United Kingdom | |
| Sri Lanka | |
| Azerbaijan | |
| Thailand | |
| UAE |
The movie has been shot in multiple international locations, adding to its grand scale and visual appeal.
Director’s Vision
Describing his decision to bring the two “Ms” of the Malayalam film industry together for Patriot, Mahesh Narayanan had said at the Bengaluru International Film Festival (BIFFes) that the story demanded their presence.
Production Team
| Director | Mahesh Narayanan |
| Producers | Anto Joseph, KG Anil Kumar |
| Co-producers | CR Saleem, Subhash George Manuel |
| Music | Sushin Shyam |
| Editors | Mahesh Narayanan, Rahul Radhakrishnan |
