Superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal have released the first-look poster of their highly anticipated Malayalam movie Patriot and announced the release date of the film.
Mammootty and Mohanlal both took to their X accounts to launch the first look of Patriot. They captioned it with, "Unleashing the spirit of fearless voices, this Republic Day #PATRIOT arrives worldwide on April 23, 2026. The countdown begins NOW #MaheshNarayanan #Antojoseph."
Patriot is being dubbed and released in Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada with the original. Vijay Deverakonda launched the Telugu version and wrote, "Proud and honoured to present the first look of the colossal multistarrer #PATRIOT to Telugu audiences."
Vijay Deverakonda added, "A landmark spy thriller with a stellar star cast. Seeing the legends @Mohanlal sir and @mammukka sir together is an absolute treat. Best wishes to the team for the April 23rd release ❤️#FahadhFaasil #Nayanthara #KunchackoBoban #MaheshNarayanan @darshanarajend"
The first-look poster of Patriot is now going viral with filmgoers resharing it. A fan named Shivanshu Kumar wrote, "Republic Day release + fearless voices This one's marching straight into the spotlight. April 23 can't come soon enough."
Patriot is an action thriller movie, which has been written and directed by Mahesh Narayanan. Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil are playing the lead roles in the film, while Kunchako Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy appear in other important roles.
The poster of Patriot is striking and intense, hinting at a powerful narrative rooted in courage, conscience, and national spirit. With its bold visuals and evocative symbolism, the poster suggests a film that blends emotional depth with larger-than-life storytelling—something audiences have come to expect when cinema's finest names are associated with a project. While the makers have kept plot details tightly under wraps, the title alone has sparked widespread curiosity and discussion.
The release announcement has further heightened anticipation, with trade analysts already predicting a strong opening driven by the buzz surrounding the project. Fans are particularly excited to see whether the film explores contemporary themes of patriotism through a grounded, human lens—an approach both actors have championed throughout their careers.
