Mahesh Narayanan's action thriller Patriot, featuring Malayalam cinema icons Mammootty and Mohanlal, has amassed a worldwide gross of Rs 71.72 crore within its first seven days. The film continues its theatrical run with a steady but uneven performance.
Domestic and Overseas Performance
Domestic collections remain below expectations, but overseas markets are providing strong support. The film has already surpassed the lifetime worldwide gross of their earlier collaboration Twenty:20 from 2008, which earned Rs 32 crore at the time.
According to Sacnilk data, Patriot has collected Rs 26.05 crore net in India so far, with the India gross standing at Rs 30.22 crore. Overseas performance has been stronger, with the film earning Rs 41.50 crore in overseas gross collections, pushing the total worldwide gross to Rs 71.72 crore in seven days.
Day-Wise Box Office Performance
On Day 5 (Tuesday), the film collected Rs 1.50 crore with an occupancy of 17.0% across 1,826 shows. On Day 6 (Wednesday), collections dipped to Rs 1.20 crore, with occupancy at 15.0% over 1,800 shows. The overall India net collection stands at Rs 26.05 crore.
Storyline of the Mammootty Starrer
Patriot is a spy thriller centered on covert operatives who uncover a large-scale surveillance conspiracy. The film marks a major reunion of Mammootty and Mohanlal after a long gap.
The film has received mixed reactions from both critics and audiences. Fahadh Faasil's portrayal has become a major talking point on social media, with viewers expressing contrasting opinions about his character interpretation.
Responding to the criticism, director Mahesh Narayanan addressed the performance in an interview with Movie World Media: “Fahadh has performed the character in his own complete way. The character is portrayed as someone with a troubled childhood. Fahadh is not a typical villain. There is a reason why he turns into one. You cannot set a fixed scale to measure a performance. Fahadh has performed very honestly. If people feel there is something wrong with that performance, then it could be my fault.”
Disclaimer: The box office numbers and data in this article are compiled from public and industry sources. All figures are approximate unless explicitly mentioned, offering a fair representation of the movie's box office performance. This data is provided for informational and entertainment purposes only.
