Mohanlal and Mammootty's 'Patriot' Shatters Records on Opening Day!

The film 'Patriot', featuring Mohanlal and Mammootty, has made waves at the Indian box office with a record-breaking opening day. Despite limited promotion, the film capitalized on the May Day holiday, achieving impressive earnings. Mammootty celebrated his highest opening day, while Mohanlal's performance secured a historic second-largest opening. However, mixed reviews may challenge its future success. With a significant production budget, the film's profitability hinges on its box office performance in the coming weeks. Will 'Patriot' become Mammootty's first film to cross the 100 crore mark? Stay tuned for updates!

By Narendra Chaudhary May 2, 2026, 12:27 IST

Record-Breaking Opening for 'Patriot'

The highly anticipated film 'Patriot', starring the legendary Mohanlal and Mammootty, made a significant impact on its opening day, May 1, at the Indian box office. Despite minimal promotional activities, the film's success can largely be credited to the star power of its leads and the advantage of the May Day holiday. This film marks a career milestone for Mammootty, achieving the highest opening day earnings, while Mohanlal's performance has secured the second-largest opening in the history of Indian cinema.

Released on May 1, 'Patriot' saw strong advance bookings, leading to a remarkable net collection of 9.8 crore on its first day, which translates to a gross of around 11.56 crore. This figure not only sets a new record for Mammootty, surpassing his previous best of 6.25 crore from 'Turbo', but also indicates a 56.8% increase in collections compared to that film, raising hopes for its future box office performance.

In contrast, Mohanlal's last film, 'L2: Empuraan', had an unprecedented opening day gross of 21 crore, the highest ever in Mollywood. With 'Patriot's' impressive start, both the film and Mohanlal have now achieved the second-largest opening in the Indian box office arena, underscoring their lasting appeal in the industry.

However, despite the strong opening, 'Patriot' has garnered mixed reviews from both critics and audiences. While the film enjoyed robust pre-sales and a solid initial turnout, the varied reception could hinder its ability to maintain momentum in the days ahead. With a reported production budget of 125 crore, the film will need to perform exceptionally well at the box office to reach profitability, a challenging feat given the current landscape.

As the box office dynamics shift, many are watching closely to see if 'Patriot' can sustain its early success and potentially become Mammootty's first film to cross the 100 crore net mark in India. The upcoming weeks will be pivotal in assessing the film's overall performance and its implications for the careers of both leading stars.