# Mammootty & Mohanlal’s Patriot Flopped Hard — Rs 24 Crore in Week 1 Is a Wake-Up Call for Malayalam Cinema

URL: https://technosports.co.in/mammootty-mohanlals-patriot/  
Published: 2026-05-08  
Updated: 2026-05-08  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Malayalam cinema’s most anticipated reunion just became its biggest disappointment of 2026. Patriot had every ingredient to be a blockbuster — two legends, a spy thriller backdrop, and massive hype. So what went wrong?

### What Happened at the Box Office?

Patriot added Rs 90 lakh on its Day 7, registering a drop of 25 per cent from the previous day, closing its opening week at Rs 24 crore gross at the Kerala box office.

For a film that reunites Mollywood’s two biggest superstars after nearly 18 years, that number stings.

### Patriot Week 1 Day-Wise Box Office Collections

| Day | Kerala Box Office |
| --- | --- |
| Day 1 | Rs 8.50 crore |
| Day 2 | Rs 5.25 crore |
| Day 3 | Rs 5.00 crore |
| Day 4 | Rs 1.75 crore |
| Day 5 | Rs 1.45 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs 1.20 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs 0.90 crore |
| **Week 1 Total** | **Rs 24.05 crore (est.)** |

The cliff after Day 3 tells the whole story — audiences came on the opening weekend and largely stayed away after that.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/ptarsrs.webp)

### Why Did Patriot Fail?

One of the major reasons why the movie is struggling at the box office is its mixed word-of-mouth. Had the movie garnered a positive reception, it would have recorded a better box office run.

[Box office performance](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Box_office) in Malayalam cinema is heavily driven by family audiences and repeat viewings — and mixed reviews killed both. The weekday numbers, dropping under Rs 1 crore by Day 6, are evidence of zero legs.

Patriot was a potential Rs 100 crore grosser; however, it is now heading to wind up its entire run under the Rs 50 crore mark. That’s a brutal gap between expectation and reality.

For more Malayalam box office analysis and South cinema updates, check out our dedicated coverage on [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in).

### What’s Next?

All eyes are now on its second weekend jump. It should aim to see a solid spike in order to reach a respectable total.

The next big Malayalam release to watch is Drishyam 3 — and if Patriot’s stumble is anything to go by, the franchise better deliver on its cult promise.

### FAQs

### **Q: What is the total first week collection of Patriot at the Kerala box office?**

 Patriot closed its opening week at approximately Rs 24.05 crore gross — well below expectations for a film of its scale.

### **Q: Will Patriot recover at the box office in Week 2?**

 A strong second weekend jump is the only hope, but with mixed word-of-mouth still circulating, a significant recovery looks unlikely.