Overview
- The film’s trailer, unveiled Saturday at Ernakulam’s Kavitha Theatre and shared online soon after, showcased the on‑screen reunion of Malayalam stars Mammootty and Mohanlal.
- The story, positioned as an espionage thriller, centers on a powerful surveillance program as Mammootty’s Dr. Daniel James faces espionage charges and goes into hiding with help from Mohanlal’s Colonel Rahim Naik.
- The makers moved the worldwide release from April 23 to May 1, a change Mammootty announced on X with a brief update to fans.
- Patriot features an ensemble that includes Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Revathy, Rajeev Menon and Grace Antony, with music by Sushin Shyam.
- Coverage notes selection for the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles and reports fan speculation that Fahadh may play the antagonist, which has not been confirmed.