'Two hooligans coming from two sides': Mammootty clarifies on his 'Patriot' reunion with 'close friend' Mohanlal

Two of Malayalam cinema's legends Mammootty and Mohanlal will share the screen in the spy thriller movie, ‘Patriot’. As the two stars will be seen coming together after a long gap, the ‘Kalamkaval’ star recently shared his experience working with Mohanlal.

Mammootty talks about working with Mohanlal

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Mammootty spoke about the first day of shooting in Colombo. He said it felt like a routine day. He shared, “We are normal human beings, close friends.” “It was normal, nothing special about it," he added.





Even though they are close in real life, their roles in the film are very different. Mammootty explained it clearly. He said, “The two hooligans coming from two sides and shaking hands cannot be because we’re playing friends, it is an entirely different kind of role.” This means their characters will not be friendly. They come from different sides and have their own stories. This makes the film more interesting.

Cast of ‘Patriot’

Apart from Mammootty and Mohanlal, the film also has a strong supporting cast. Actors like Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy will be seen in important roles. The trailer already suggests that each character plays a key part in the story.

About the story of ‘Patriot’

Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the story centers on a retired JAG officer, played by Mammootty, who is wrongly framed for espionage and goes on a covert mission to clear his name and protect the nation.

The film is set to hit the big screens on May 1.

Meanwhile, Mohanlal was last seen in ‘Vrusshabha,’ and Mammootty, on the other hand, was last seen in ‘Kalamkaval’.Get the latest entertainment updates from the Times of India, along with the latest Hindi movies, upcoming Hindi movies in 2026 , and Telugu movies.”