Patriot release date postponed: Mohanlal and Mammootty's espionage thriller to hit theatres a week later in May

Patriot marks the return of Mammootty and Mohanlal after 16 years. The film is directed by Mahesh Narayanan.

Patriot is one of the most-awaited films of the year. The espionage thriller, which stars two of the most revered Malayalam stars, Mohanlal and Mammootty, was initially set to release this month, on April 23. On Wednesday, it was revealed that the film has been postponed and won't be released as planned.

Mohanlal and Mammootty in a picture together on the set of Patriot.

When will Patriot release?

Patriot will be released in theatres worldwide a week later, on May 1. Mohanlal and Mammootty took to their X accounts to share the new date.

On Tuesday, the makers took to Instagram to share a statement explaining the reason behind the delay. They said they are working to bring the film to audiences with the "highest possible quality."

The statement read, "We are working hard to bring Patriot to you at the highest possible quality. However, due to a combination of unforeseen circumstances, it has become necessary to postpone the film's release from the previously scheduled date of April 23 by a few days."

About Patriot

The teaser for Patriot was released last October. The story revolves around a retired JAG officer, portrayed by Mammootty, who is wrongfully framed for espionage. Determined to clear his name and protect the nation, he embarks on a covert mission. Joining him in this high-stakes operation is Mohanlal, playing a battle-hardened armed forces operative.

Tension rises as Fahadh Faasil’s character appears deeply concerned about the two joining forces, hinting at a complex narrative filled with power struggles and intrigue. With a stellar ensemble cast featuring Kunchako Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Revathy, Patriot is shaping up to be one of the most ambitious Malayalam films to date. It also stars Grace Antony, Zarin Shihab, Sreeparvathy, Geethi Sangeetha, Jinu Joseph, Danish Husain, Shaheen Siddique, Sanal Aman, and Prakash Belawadi in key roles.

Last year, when Mohanlal won the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Award during the 71st National Film Awards ceremony, Mammootty honoured him on the set of Patriot. He had previously taken to his X account to congratulate him. He said, “More than a colleague, a brother, and an artist who has embarked on this wonderful cinematic journey for decades. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is not just for an actor, but for a true artist who has lived and breathed cinema. So happy and proud of you, Lal. You truly deserve this crown.”