Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Mohanlal-Mammootty film earns Rs 29 cr worldwide, yet fans are disappointed
Patriot Malayalam Movie Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Mohanlal and Mammootty’s much awaited film has earned Rs 29 crore worldwide on opening day.
by Jyothi Jha · The Indian Express · JoinPatriot Movie Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Mohanlal and Mammootty’s much-anticipated film Patriot finally hit theatres on Friday amid massive buzz, bolstered by a star-studded cast that includes Nayanthara, Revathi, and Fahadh Faasil. According to trade tracker Sacnilk, Patriot earned Rs 9.8 crore across India from nearly 2,600 shows. The film’s worldwide collections after the first day stands at Rs 29.37 crore.
The film had already indicated a strong opening through its advance bookings. Pre-sales reportedly touched close to Rs 10 crore worldwide, with particularly high demand in Kerala and key overseas markets. Trade analysts estimate that the film could earn around Rs 8 crore net in Kerala alone on day one, with additional contributions from other regions further boosting its domestic tally.
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Internationally, Patriot is also expected to deliver a robust performance. Early projections suggest that the film could clock an opening of nearly Rs 30 crore worldwide, potentially placing it among the biggest openers in Malayalam cinema history.
The combination of two of Malayalam cinema’s biggest superstars—Mohanlal and Mammootty—along with a strong supporting cast and the popularity of the spy-action genre, has significantly contributed to the film’s strong start. Positive word-of-mouth and early audience reactions are further adding to its momentum.
With impressive advance bookings, solid opening numbers, and sustained buzz, Patriot is shaping up to be a major box office event. All eyes are now on its weekend performance, which will determine whether it can maintain this pace and emerge as one of the biggest hits of the year.
Live Updates
May 2, 2026 12:21 PM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Fans disappointed in Fahadh Faasil
A Fahadh Faasil fan is disappointed seeing his role in Patriot. He wrote on X: "Nothing to say. Why do you take on roles like this and make a fool of yourself. Aren't you a great hero? Can't you stop these supporting roles and villain roles from now on at least."
May 2, 2026 11:56 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Mostly houseful shows
Despite mixed reviews, the Mammootty–Mohanlal starrer is witnessing strong occupancy in Kochi, with shows running houseful. All screenings at PVR Forum Mall are reportedly sold out, while tickets in several locations are being priced as high as Rs 1,400.
May 2, 2026 11:52 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Shouldn't have used deceptive marketing gimmicks'
Another X user wrote: "Patriot is not a bad film by any means. But they shouldn't have used deceptive marketing gimmicks to sell this movie! It's an outright Mammootty film and all the ensemble casts are just cameos! Should've said that earlier and kept expectations accordingly!"
May 2, 2026 11:47 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Where is the content?'
Meanwhile, some viewers have begun questioning the makers’ claim of delivering a content-driven film. An X user wrote, “Mahesh Narayanan and Mammootty went around promoting it as a content-oriented film across multiple screenings, but in the end, they’ve left audiences asking—where’s the content?”
May 2, 2026 11:43 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Movie sells 2.5 lakh tickets'
According to reports, the Mohanlal–Mammootty starrer Patriot sold around 2.53 lakh tickets on BookMyShow. An X user noted, “Despite mixed reactions from fans, the general audience appears to be backing the film.”
May 2, 2026 11:11 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Fans expected a fight'
A disappointed fan wrote on X: "Big M’s fans expected Mammootty & Mohanlal together fight scene at the climax. That was a minimum expectation of fans when Big M’s reunion."
May 2, 2026 10:29 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'This isn't a fan service movie'
Fan defends Mammootty-Mohanlal film, which has otherwise disappointed their fans. He wrote on X: "Mahesh Narayanan, Mammooty Kunjoko has said this many times: this is not a fan service movie, it's a content-oriented movie. And then, we went to watch this movie expecting them to twirl their mustaches and chew paan."
May 2, 2026 10:07 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Film earns Rs 20 lakh'
According to Sacnilk, Patriot has earned around Rs 20 lakh as of 10 AM on day two, taking its total collection to Rs 11.60 crore, with the India net at Rs 10 crore. The film has recorded an occupancy of over 23% across 251 shows so far.
May 2, 2026 09:48 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'We have become products of digital world'
A user on X wrote: "#patriot: A fine thriller that explores how we’ve become products in the digital world. It could be tighter, but it works. Mammootty stays cool and composed, while Mohanlal shines in an extended cameo. The score is a strong asset. Worth a watch if you enjoy thrillers."
May 2, 2026 09:26 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Actors' screen presence carries the second half'
A user wrote: "#mammootty and #mohanlal absolutely nail their roles, pure legends owning every frame. #patriot stays engaging with strong direction, production design, and music, and even when the second half gets convoluted, their screen presence carries it effortlessly."
May 2, 2026 09:03 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Movie feels like missed opportunity'
Rajkrishnan Menon wrote on X: "With top notch production values, deft camerawork and a stellar Mammootty, Patriot may gain a cult following in future as an understated, underrated work. But here and now, it feels like a massive missed opportunity."
"Because the writing falter and does little to elevate scenes, the film struggles to sum up its message even in 3 hours despite a promising start. As for the action set pieces--the audience didn't cheer."
May 2, 2026 08:44 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Movie over star power'
A user wrote on X: "Movies should be celebrated for their storytelling and craft, not used as fuel for social media ego wars. Hopefully, we'll reach a point where the art matters more than the "star power."
May 2, 2026 08:33 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: 'Should have polished the script'
Mohanlal and Mammootty’s Patriot was expected to open big. However, with just Rs 8.25 crore earned in India, a fan remarked, “Instead of trying to draw audiences in with Mohanlal’s name, if the makers had polished the script, the film could have pulled in four times the crowd.”
May 2, 2026 08:23 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Rs 8.5 cr for Patriot in Kerala
Patriot witnessed 66 per cent occupancy on opening day in India. The film made Rs 8.5 crore in Kerala alone on Friday.
May 2, 2026 08:19 AM IST
Patriot Box Office Collection Day 1 Live Updates: Mohanlal & Mammootty-starrer has an impressive start at the box office
As per trade tracker Sacnilk, Patriot has earned Rs 29.37 crore at the global box office on opening day. In India, Patriot earned Rs 9.80 crore across nearly 2600 shows.
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