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Mohanlal's Patriot Crashes at Box Office
5 May
Summary
- Patriot faces a steady decline after a decent opening.
- The film has a massive budget of 125 crore.
- Makers have recovered only 20% of investments in four days.
The Malayalam action thriller Patriot, starring Mohanlal, has underperformed at the box office, failing to meet high expectations. After an initial double-digit opening, the film saw a steady decline throughout its first weekend and experienced a sharp crash on the first Monday. As of May 5, 2026, Patriot has collected a cumulative net total of 24.54 crore in India.
Mounted on a reported massive budget of 125 crore, the film's creators have managed to recover only about 20% of the total investment in its first four days. This performance places it on track to be one of the biggest disappointments in the industry, especially after the anticipated continuation of Malayalam cinema's successful run. Competitors like Vaazha 2 and others are also earning minimally, offering little relief at the ticket windows.
This marks Mohanlal's second consecutive box office setback, following the underperformance of Vrusshabha in 2025. The film's trajectory suggests it will not reach profitability, ending Malayalam cinema's expected streak of successes in 2026. Further updates on its box office performance are anticipated.
