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Patriot Opens With Mollywood’s No. 2 Pre-Sales, Faces Mixed Word of Mouth

Early reports signal a big start with the weekend hinging on reviews.

Overview

  • The film, which released Friday, closed day-one advance bookings at about ₹21.25 crore worldwide, including ₹7.59 crore in India and roughly ₹5.76 crore from Kerala, according to trade tallies.
  • Trade trackers reported early day-one India collections in the ₹7.10–10 crore range, with Sacnilk posting ₹7.10 crore at press time and Koimoi estimating ₹9.5–10 crore.
  • Kerala and overseas Gulf hubs drove turnout, with EasternEye citing 70% plus morning occupancy in Kerala and ₹4.18 crore net logged by 4 pm across 1,361 shows.
  • Viewer reactions on social media were divided, praising performances and production design while criticizing slow pacing, a weaker second half, and the late arrival of one lead star.
  • With Labour Day boosting footfall and strong GCC demand, some outlets projected a ₹25–30 crore global opening, though weekday legs will rest on word of mouth for the high-budget spy thriller.