'Patriot': Mammootty Completes Hyderabad Leg Of Shoot 

According to reports, Megastar Mammootty has completed the Hyderabad leg of this shoot for Mahesh Narayanan’s upcoming political thriller Patriot. He is said to have returned to Chennai after completing his portions. He joined the set on October 1. The next leg of the film’s shoot will take place in the United Kingdom, and the film’s crew is said to be travelling on October 15 for the same. The shoot of this film originally began in Sri Lanka in November of last year.

The teaser of the film was released just last week. The film promises to be an intense, politically-charged thriller, and a treat for fans of the superstars. Apart from stalwarts Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film’s cast also includes Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Revathy and Kunchacko Boban. Patriot is backed by Anto Joseph Productions and has music by composer Sushin Shyam. 

In an earlier interview with The Hollywood Reporter India, Mahesh Narayanan revealed details about the film, saying, "It is not based on any real-life incident, but I cannot reveal more about the film’s themes at this point. However, it is great to have Fahadh and Chackochan amongst the cast; they are my friends who always want me to do better and push me constantly. Having said that, it's not like I am utilising them just for cameos, they have solid characters with lots of material to perform. The same goes for Lal sir (Mohanlal); he is going to appear in a proper, full-fledged role. Now my challenge is to present all these actors on-screen together in the best possible manner."

Patriot marks Mohanlal and Mammootty’s reunion in key roles after a gap of 17 years since Twenty:20 (2008). Earlier in July, Mahesh Narayanan was also confirmed to be directing the biopic of Narain Karthikeyan, India's first Formula One driver. He last directed the acclaimed 2022 film Ariyippu, starring Kunchacko Boban and Divya Prabha.