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Mammootty to Resume 'Patriot' Shoot on Oct. 1 After Eight-Month Health Break

The director says the shoot stayed on track by filming other actors’ portions, with MammoottyMohanlal scenes next before a UK schedule.

Overview

  • Mammootty announced his return on September 30 and said he is heading to Hyderabad to rejoin the espionage thriller’s production.
  • Director Mahesh Narayanan confirmed the October 1 restart and noted he kept the actor looped in by showing edits at his home during the hiatus.
  • The team used the break to film other cast members’ scenes, and roughly 65–70% of the movie is already complete across the UAE, Sri Lanka and India.
  • Mohanlal said Mammootty will begin with dubbing under medical restrictions for a period before moving into full shooting.
  • The upcoming schedule features key scenes with Mohanlal, after which the production plans to shift to the United Kingdom; the ensemble also includes Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban and Darshana Rajendran.