Is Mohanlal, Mammootty, Mahesh Narayanan's project titled ‘Patriot'? - Here's what we know
The much-anticipated film directed by
, featuring an ensemble cast led by
and
, has once again made headlines — this time due to speculation around its title.
On Wednesday, an X (formerly Twitter) post by Sri Lanka Tourism referred to the film as 'Patriot', sparking rumours that the upcoming high-profile Malayalam film might officially carry that name.
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However, there has been no confirmation from the film's team, and the makers have yet to announce the official title.
Mohanlal receives a grand welcome in Sri Lanka
Malayalam superstar Mohanlal arrived in Sri Lanka for the film's eighth shooting schedule and was greeted with a warm, traditional welcome by Sri Lanka's tourism authorities. The video of his arrival, shared online by his close friend Ishanta Ratnayake, quickly went viral and fueled curiosity about the ongoing shoot.
As reported by Manorama Online, the Sri Lankan schedule will reportedly include key sequences involving Mohanlal, Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, and Darshana Rajendran.
This yet-to-be-titled (or possibly Patriot) film is being helmed by acclaimed filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan and features an impressive star-studded lineup. Mammootty plays the central character, while Mohanlal joins him in a pivotal role. The film also stars Kunchacko Boban, Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Revathy, Darshana Rajendran, and Zarin Shihab.
High production values and international appeal
The film's cinematography is handled by Bollywood's Manush Nandan. With scenes being shot in Sri Lanka and a cast that includes some of South India's biggest names, the project has the makings of a pan-Indian film with strong international appeal.
On the other hand, Mohanlal recently made his grand comeback with the thriller drama film 'Thudarum'. Mammootty's previous outing was the game thriller film 'Bazooka', which was directed by the debutant Deeno Dennis. Mammootty was also seen in the film 'Dominic and the Ladies' Purse'.
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