Malayalam cinema fans have exciting news: superstar Mammootty is gearing up for his big return to the screen after an eight-month hiatus due to health issues. The 74-year-old icon plans to jump back into filming for the high-stakes movie Patriot starting the first week of October at Hyderabad’s Ramoji Rao Film City.
Director Mahesh Narayanan, known for his award-winning work, leads this project, which already features a powerhouse cast. Mammootty shares the spotlight with fellow legend Mohanlal, the Dadasaheb Phalke Award winner, and rising star Fahadh Faasil—one of the most talked-about lineups in recent Malayalam films.
Narayanan shared that the team has wrapped about 60% of the shoot, but production hit pause when Mammootty sought treatment in Chennai. The movie’s original release targeted next month, but expect a delay now as they get back on track.
The Hyderabad schedule makes perfect sense for Mammootty’s comeback. Shooting at Ramoji Rao Film City offers a secure, controlled setup, helping the recovering actor ease in without the massive fan crowds that often follow his Kerala shoots.
Lately, Mammootty has called Chennai home, staying away from his usual spot in Kochi. Close sources hint he might settle there for good—thanks to top-notch medical care at a private hospital and the fact that his son, actor Dulquer Salmaan, lives in the city. Years back, Mammootty left Chennai for Kochi to stay closer to his roots in Kerala, but this move shows a big personal shift.
Many Malayalam actors, including those from Kerala, choose Chennai for its quieter vibe and better privacy, away from the nonstop fan attention back home.
Mammootty’s return to Patriot isn’t just a win for his health recovery—it’s sparking huge buzz for this star-packed Malayalam cinema thriller. Fans can’t wait to see him back in action.
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