When two of Malayalam cinema’s all-time greatest actors share the screen together after nearly two decades, the box office tends to take notice. Patriot, the highly anticipated spy thriller starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, has delivered exactly the kind of opening Kerala’s movie lovers were praying for — a roaring Rs 11.35 crore on Day 1, making it the second biggest opening day ever for a Malayalam film in India.
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Patriot — Day 1 India Box Office Collection (Territory-Wise)
| Territory | Opening Day Gross |
|---|---|
| Kerala | Rs. 8.25 crore |
| Karnataka | Rs. 1.60 crore |
| Tamil Nadu | Rs. 0.75 crore |
| Rest of India | Rs. 0.75 crore |
| Total India | Rs. 11.35 crore |
Second Biggest Malayalam Opening Day Ever — Only Behind L2 Empuraan
That’s not a headline you write every day. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy thriller recorded the second biggest opening for a Malayalam film at the Indian box office, remaining only behind L2 Empuraan’s opening day collection. StartupPedia
Marking the return of Mammootty and Mohanlal together after 18 years, the film opened with Rs. 11.35 crore gross at the Indian box office as per early estimates, with around Rs. 8.25 crore coming from Kerala alone — roughly 70 per cent of its total domestic collection on Day 1. StartupPedia
Kerala’s dominance in the numbers tells you everything about the emotional weight this reunion carries for the state’s film culture. Fans didn’t just go to watch a spy thriller — they went to witness a moment.
Weekend Target & What Comes Next
The Mammootty starrer should aim to smash over the Rs. 20 crore gross mark in Kerala by the end of its opening weekend, with the first weekend all-India collection expected to cross the Rs. 25 crore mark.
The movie is expected to record another strong day on Saturday as the advance bookings remain on the positive side. So far, the word-of-mouth seems positive to mixed among the audience. The film’s trajectory in the second and third week will largely depend on how audiences respond emotionally to the storyline beyond the star power pull.
Malayalam cinema has consistently delivered some of Indian cinema’s most gripping spy and thriller narratives. The genre’s roots in Kerala’s storytelling tradition run deep — you can read more about the rich history of Malayalam cinema on its Wikipedia page.
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FAQs
Q: What is the Patriot movie’s opening day collection in India?
Patriot collected Rs. 11.35 crore gross on its opening day, with Kerala contributing Rs. 8.25 crore, making it the second biggest opening day ever for a Malayalam film in India.
Q: When did Mammootty and Mohanlal last appear together in a film before Patriot?
Patriot marks the return of Mammootty and Mohanlal together after a gap of 18 years — a reunion that drove massive advance booking interest and strong opening day numbers.
