# Patriot Kerala Box Office: Mollywood’s Most Hyped Reunion Turns Into a Quiet Disappointment at Rs 27 Crore in 10 Days

URL: https://technosports.co.in/patriot-kerala-box-office-mollywoods-most/  
Published: 2026-05-11  
Updated: 2026-05-11  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

When Mammootty and Mohanlal — two of Malayalam cinema’s all-time greats — share a screen together after nearly 18 years, expectations are naturally sky-high. Unfortunately, **Patriot** hasn’t lived up to the hype at the box office. The spy thriller directed by Mahesh Narayanan is fading fast, and the numbers tell an honest story. According to [Wikipedia’s overview of Malayalam cinema](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_cinema), the industry has a strong tradition of content-driven hits — and when audience word-of-mouth turns mixed, even the biggest stars can’t hold the fort. For more box office updates, follow [TechnoSports Entertainment](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

### Patriot Kerala Box Office — Day-Wise Collections

| Day | Collection |
| --- | --- |
| 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. 1.50 crore |
| Day 6 | Rs. 1.25 crore |
| Day 7 | Rs. 1.00 crore |
| Day 8 | Rs. 0.80 crore |
| Day 9 | Rs. 1.00 crore |
| Day 10 | Rs. 1.10 crore |
| **Total (10 Days)** | **Rs. 27.15 crore (est.)** |

### What the Numbers Are Saying

The opening weekend was promising — Rs. 18.75 crore across the first three days showed that curiosity was real and fans showed up. But then came the cliff. The film crashed nearly **85% in its second weekend**, collecting only Rs. 2.90 crore (with Day 10 Sunday contributing Rs. 1.10 crore). That kind of freefall almost always signals one thing: the audience watched, didn’t love it, and the word spread fast.

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

Patriot is now heading toward a Week 2 close around Rs. 30 crore, with a projected **total theatrical run of Rs. 35–40 crore** in Kerala — a figure that falls well short of what a reunion of this magnitude deserved. The verdict is clear: it’s a flop.

Mixed audience reactions did the most damage. The premise — a high-stakes spy thriller headlined by two legends — had everything going for it on paper. But what landed on screen didn’t connect deeply enough to sustain momentum beyond the opening excitement.

The next big Malayalam release, **Drishyam 3**, is already generating buzz, and eyes will be on whether Mohanlal can bounce back strongly with that franchise. Keep track of all Malayalam box office numbers at [TechnoSports](https://technosports.co.in/category/entertainment/).

### FAQs  

### **Q: What is Patriot’s total box office collection in Kerala so far?**

 As of Day 10, Patriot has grossed approximately Rs. 27.15 crore in Kerala, with its full theatrical run expected to close between Rs. 35–40 crore gross.

### **Q: Is Patriot a hit or flop at the box office?**

  
Given its scale, star power, and expectations, Patriot is widely considered a flop — an 85% drop in its second weekend sealed that verdict early.