Mammootty-Mohanlal Starrer 'Patriot' Garners Strong Pre-Sales Ahead of May 1 Release
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Mammootty-Mohanlal Starrer 'Patriot' Garners Strong Pre-Sales Ahead of May 1 Release

The Malayalam spy thriller 'Patriot,' starring superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal in their first full-length reunion in over a decade, is set for release on May 1. The film has generated significant pre-release buzz, with advance bookings nearing Rs 10 crore worldwide, including strong demand in Kerala and the Gulf region. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, 'Patriot' features an ensemble cast and is praised for its scale, performances, and political thriller narrative. Non-Malayalam versions are expected to release about a week later due to censorship delays.

Political Bias
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Sentiment
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AI analysis of 15 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 1 May 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 16 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The article group presents a largely entertainment-focused perspective, emphasizing the film's commercial prospects and star power without engaging in political commentary. Coverage includes statements from actors and filmmakers highlighting the film's scale and cultural significance, with no partisan framing. The sources collectively portray the film as a major cinematic event, reflecting industry and fan enthusiasm rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (73/100)

Overall sentiment across the articles is positive, highlighting excitement and anticipation for the film's release. Early reviews and audience reactions praise performances and production quality, while box office projections suggest strong commercial success. Some articles note cautious optimism regarding audience reception, but the tone remains largely celebratory and upbeat about the film's potential impact.

How 15 sources covered this story

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

SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
indiatvnewsPatriot Movie X Review: Did Mohanlal and Mammootty's Malayalam thriller impress the internet?CenterNeutral
economictimesPatriot, starring Mohanlal, Mammootty and Nayanthara, opens strong at Malayalam box office, eyes historic Day 1 collectionsCenterPositive
oneindiaPatriot Movie Review: What's Good, What's Bad In Mohanlal-Mammootty's Malayalam Film?CenterPositive
news18Patriot's Non-Malayalam Versions Likely To Release A Week Later, Reveals MammoottyCenterPositive
news18Patriot: Nivin Pauly Calls Mammootty And Mohanlal's Reunion A 'Magnum Opus'CenterPositive
republicworldPatriot Advance Booking Collection: Mammootty-Mohanlal-Fahadh Faasil Starrer Mints 18 Crore WorldwideCenterPositive
indianexpressPatriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer eyes Rs 30 cr worldwide openingCenterPositive
news18'It'll Be A Game-Changer': Mammootty Opens Up On Patriot, Promises A 'New Standard In Malayalam CinemaCenterPositive
oneindiaPatriot Movie Review: First Review of Mohanlal Mammootty's Film Is HereCenterPositive
news18Superstars Mohanlal And Mammootty Set For Big-Screen Reunion After 18 Years In Patriot, Fans Can't Keep CalmCenterPositive
news18Patriot Early Review: Mohanlal And Mammootty Dominate The Screen, Second Half Called 'Beast Mode'CenterPositive
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

Coverage timeline

thestatesman broke this story on 30 Apr, 04:46 am. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    thestatesman30 Apr, 04:46 am
    Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer 'Patriot' records strong pre-sales, eyes second-biggest Mollywood opening
  2. 2
    moneycontrol30 Apr, 04:47 am
    Patriot Advance Box Office: Mammootty, Mohanlal starrer grosses Rs 10 Cr worldwide, eyes record opening- Moneycontrol.com
  3. 3
    hindustantimes30 Apr, 06:57 am
    Patriot box office prediction: Mohanlal, Mammootty film set to open at 25 crore; Malayalam cinema's 2nd biggest start
  4. 4
    english30 Apr, 07:15 am
    Advance Box Office Collection: Patriot Leads The Race, Raja Shivaji And Ek Din Show Mixed Pre-Sales Trends
  5. 5
    news1830 Apr, 09:06 am
    Patriot Early Review: Mohanlal And Mammootty Dominate The Screen, Second Half Called 'Beast Mode'
  6. 6
    news1830 Apr, 09:27 am
    Superstars Mohanlal And Mammootty Set For Big-Screen Reunion After 18 Years In Patriot, Fans Can't Keep Calm
  7. 7
    oneindia30 Apr, 09:40 am
    Patriot Movie Review: First Review of Mohanlal Mammootty's Film Is Here
  8. 8
    news1830 Apr, 10:02 am
    'It'll Be A Game-Changer': Mammootty Opens Up On Patriot, Promises A 'New Standard In Malayalam Cinema
  9. 9
    indianexpress30 Apr, 12:42 pm
    Patriot Movie Review and Release Live Updates: Mammootty-Mohanlal starrer eyes Rs 30 cr worldwide opening
  10. 10
    republicworld30 Apr, 04:21 pm
    Patriot Advance Booking Collection: Mammootty-Mohanlal-Fahadh Faasil Starrer Mints 18 Crore Worldwide

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
16
Last analysed
1 May 2026
Key entities
MammoottyMohanlalMalayalam cinemaFahadh FaasilNayantharaMahesh NarayananMalayalamRevathiKunchacko BobanThriller filmBox officeCrore