Mohanlal and Mammootty’s much-awaited film Patriot has a new release date. The makers of the upcoming film announced on Tuesday that it will no longer be released on its earlier scheduled date of April 23. While they did not reveal the new date immediately, the team has now confirmed May 1 as the release date. The Mahesh Narayanan directorial has been pushed by a week from its earlier announced date.
Patriot gets a new release date
Lead actors Mohanlal and Mammootty took to their social media handles to share the update. On Wednesday, they posted a new poster revealing that Patriot will hit screens on May 1. With this, Mohanlal will have two releases in May, as his film Drishyam 3 directed by director Jeethu Joseph is also scheduled for May 21. Drishyam 3 was also earlier scheduled for release on April 2 but was postponed due to the West Asia conflict.
#Patriot In Cinemas Worldwide from May 01, 2026 pic.twitter.com/MR7sq8qU9I
— Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) April 1, 2026
Reason for Patriot`s delay
On Tuesday, the makers shared a statement on Instagram explaining the delay, stating they are working to present the film 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.”
More about the film
The teaser of Patriot was released on October 2 last year. It opens with a mysterious voiceover talking about leaders who control people through faith. The teaser then introduces Mammootty`s character, who seems to be on a secret mission. Mohanlal appears as a soldier, and Fahadh Faasil adds more tension to the story with his entry. The teaser indicates that the film will explore strong conflicts and power struggles.
Patriot is written and directed by Mahesh Narayanan, known for his work in Malayalam cinema. Apart from Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film also features Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Rajeev Menon, Revathy, Grace Antony, Zarin Shihab, Sreeparvathy, Geethi Sangeetha, Jinu Joseph, Danish Husain, Shaheen Siddique, Sanal Aman, and Prakash Belawadi in key roles.
