'Patriot': The Second Look of The Mammootty-Mohanlal Starrer Is Out

The second-look poster from Mammootty and Mohanlal's anticipated upcoming film Patriot is out. The poster, which was released by Mega Star Mammootty on X, featured Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Kunchacko Boban in the middle of a car chase, armed with pistols. "#Patriot Second Look Poster In Cinemas Worldwide from April 23 , 2026," Mammootty wrote on X. The first teaser of the Mahesh Narayanan film, starring the two heavyweights of Malayalam cinema, was launched earlier last year.

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 had 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 in. 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 for just 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."

The upcoming Malayalam film 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 drive. He last directed the acclaimed 2022 film Ariyippu, starring Kunchacko Boban and Divya Prabha.