Will Mammootty and Mohanlal's 'Patriot' Hit Screens on April 23?
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Chennai, Jan 21 (NationPress) According to industry insiders, the highly anticipated thriller 'Patriot', directed by Mahesh Narayanan and starring two of Malayalam cinema's biggest names, Mammootty and Mohanlal, is expected to premiere on April 23 this year.
While an official confirmation regarding the release date is still pending, reports suggest that the film is set to grace theaters on April 23.
It’s noteworthy that on January 4, the production team announced the completion of filming, stating, "That’s a wrap. Blood, sweat, belief. #PATRIOT marches on. See you on the Big screen."
They also shared a behind-the-scenes video capturing the stars on set during this milestone.
The film has created immense anticipation since its announcement, featuring talented actors such as Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathy, alongside the two superstars.
A teaser released last year heightened the excitement among fans and cinephiles alike.
The teaser opens with a voiceover stating, "I remember a time when this nation was governed by the two of them. Together. Throughout the years, what they gained was not merely followers, but faith and trust."
We then witness a montage of captivating yet intense scenes, featuring Mammootty's voice declaring, "They are going to bring a social score to the people." Following this, Mohanlal, appearing to portray an army general, asserts, "There are three of us. Do you believe you can stop us?"
The teaser hints at a program named Periscope, with Kunchacko Boban playing a character called Daniel.
Nayanthara is heard questioning, "Is this program, part of the student laptop scheme, similar to Periscope?" Another voice chimes in, "Is this program spying on them secretly?" The teaser concludes with Mammootty challenging someone to finish the phrase, "Great Indian traitor... or Patriot."
Overall, the teaser suggests that the film will center around a group of socially conscious individuals striving to thwart an illegal government initiative aimed at monitoring its citizens.