'Patriot' Starring Mammootty and Mohanlal Eyes Rs 25 Crore Global Opening
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'Patriot' Starring Mammootty and Mohanlal Eyes Rs 25 Crore Global Opening

The Malayalam film 'Patriot,' starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, has generated significant pre-release buzz with worldwide advance bookings nearing Rs 10 crore. Strong ticket sales in Kerala and overseas, especially the Gulf region, position the spy thriller for a potential Rs 25 crore global opening, making it one of the biggest in Malayalam cinema history. The film's release on May 1, 2026, is highly anticipated, with expectations to challenge existing box office records.

Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 5 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 30 Apr 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 5 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group primarily focuses on entertainment and box office performance, presenting perspectives from trade analysts, industry insiders, and box office trackers. Coverage emphasizes commercial success and audience anticipation without political framing. Sources highlight the film's star power and market trends, maintaining a neutral stance centered on cinematic and economic aspects.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The overall tone across the articles is positive, reflecting excitement and optimism about the film's commercial prospects. Reports emphasize strong pre-sales and record-breaking potential, conveying enthusiasm without exaggeration. While celebratory in nature, the sentiment remains factual and measured, focusing on ticket sales and market data.

How 5 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
englishAdvance Box Office Collection: Patriot Leads The Race, Raja Shivaji And Ek Din Show Mixed Pre-Sales TrendsCenterPositive
hindustantimesPatriot box office prediction: Mohanlal, Mammootty film set to open at 25 crore; Malayalam cinema's 2nd biggest startCenterPositive
moneycontrolPatriot Advance Box Office: Mammootty, Mohanlal starrer grosses Rs 10 Cr worldwide, eyes record opening- Moneycontrol.comCenterPositive
thestatesmanMammootty-Mohanlal starrer 'Patriot' records strong pre-sales, eyes second-biggest Mollywood openingCenterPositive
indiatodayPatriot pre-sales: Mammootty-Mohanlal film eyes Rs 25 crore global opening dayCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

indiatoday broke this story on 30 Apr, 02:45 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    indiatoday30 Apr, 02:45 am
    Patriot pre-sales: Mammootty-Mohanlal film eyes Rs 25 crore global opening day
  2. 2
    thestatesman30 Apr, 04:46 am
    Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer 'Patriot' records strong pre-sales, eyes second-biggest Mollywood opening
  3. 3
    moneycontrol30 Apr, 04:47 am
    Patriot Advance Box Office: Mammootty, Mohanlal starrer grosses Rs 10 Cr worldwide, eyes record opening- Moneycontrol.com
  4. 4
    hindustantimes30 Apr, 06:57 am
    Patriot box office prediction: Mohanlal, Mammootty film set to open at 25 crore; Malayalam cinema's 2nd biggest start
  5. 5
    english30 Apr, 07:15 am
    Advance Box Office Collection: Patriot Leads The Race, Raja Shivaji And Ek Din Show Mixed Pre-Sales Trends

Lens Score breakdown

36/100
Public interest25/100
Coverage gap90%

Story is receiving appropriate media attention relative to public interest.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Location
Kerala, India
Sources analysed
5
Last analysed
30 Apr 2026
Key entities
MammoottyMohanlalMalayalam cinemaCroreIndian rupeeKeralaBox officeMalayalamPersian GulfIndiaMahesh NarayananNayanthara