Mammootty asked about 'Jana Nayagan' actor Vijay’s political move; 'Patriot' actor smiles, Skips response

Tamil superstar Thalapathy Vijay's political entry sparked widespread discussion among fans and within the film industry. At the same time, excitement continues around his final film 'Jana Nayagan' as it reportedly gets a release date.

Mammootty on Vijay's political entry

Aa reported by News 18, Malayalam superstar Mammootty was asked to share his opinion on Vijay’s political move. The interaction took place during a brief media exchange. However, the veteran actor chose not to engage with the question and he responded with a smile. Mammootty said that he was unaware and requested to be excused and walked away.

Mammootty’s upcoming film 'Patriot'

On the work front, Mammootty will next be seen in Patriot. The film also stars Mohanlal and Nayanthara in important roles along with Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Darshana Rajendran, and Revathy. The actioner is directed by the 'Take Off' fame Mahesh Narayanan.


During a recent promotional event for 'Patriot', Mammootty spoke about his passion for acting. He addressed questions about whether he still has new roles left to explore. The actor responded with confidence and clarity.
“I have many more characters to explore. I have no doubts about it.”

Mammootty on 'Youth' star Chinna Thamizha's speech

In the same interaction, Mammootty referred to a recent success event he had watched. He spoke about an emotional speech delivered by a performer, though he did not mention the name directly. The moment left a strong impression on him. For the unversed, Mammootty was refering to Chinna Thamizha's speech.

“Recently, I saw the success meet of a film called Youth. Many spoke during it. One of them (Chinna Thamizha) delivered an emotional speech, expressing his happiness for the chance he finally got in cinema, although his father discouraged him from pursuing roles. I have the same amount of drive for acting as him,"

'Jana Nayagan' release update

As reported by Pinkvilla, Vijay’s upcoming film 'Jana Nayagan' is expected to release in theatres worldwide on May 8, 2026. An official announcement regarding the release date is awaited. The film is directed by H. Vinoth and is expected to present Vijay in the role of a former police officer.
The film features Bobby Deol as the main antagonist, while Pooja Hegde plays the female lead. The supporting cast includes Mamitha Baiju, Gautham Vasudev Menon, Prakash Raj, Priyamani, and Narain in key roles.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”