A social media post by Sri Lanka Tourism has set the internet abuzz with speculation about the title of the highly anticipated Malayalam film starring superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty. The untitled project, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, is currently in its eighth shooting schedule in Sri Lanka. However, a now-deleted Facebook post from the tourism board referred to Mohanlal’s visit as part of the shoot for a film titled ‘Patriot’—a name never officially announced. The post read, “South Indian cinema legend Mohanlal has chosen Sri Lanka as the perfect backdrop for his latest Malayalam film ‘Patriot.’” This unexpected mention has led fans to wonder if the title was accidentally revealed.
Neither the film’s producers nor the cast and crew have confirmed if ‘Patriot’ is indeed the final title. The secrecy surrounding the project has only fueled curiosity, especially since this is one of the rare collaborations between Mohanlal and Mammootty. The star-studded cast also includes Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Fahadh Faasil, and Darshana Rajendran. Given the magnitude of the project, even a minor slip-up like this has sent fans into a frenzy, with many debating whether ‘Patriot’ is the real name or just a working title.
The hot buzz in Mollywood right now is that one of the most anticipated big-budget movies, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, is reportedly titled Patriot. Tourism Sri Lanka recently posted a photo of Mohanlal, who arrived there for a 10-day shoot, with a caption mentioning… pic.twitter.com/zhKIzcPLcc
— SIIMA (@siima) June 17, 2025
The ongoing schedule in Sri Lanka, expected to last ten days, features Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, and Darshana Rajendran. This marks the film’s second shooting stint in the country, hinting at its significance in the storyline. Produced by Anto Joseph, with co-producers CR Saleem and Subash George Manuel, the film has been tightly guarded, with Mahesh Narayanan handling both the story and screenplay. The executive producers, Rajesh Krishnan and CV Sarathi, have also maintained strict confidentiality about the project.
While fans eagerly await an official confirmation, the ‘Patriot’ leak—whether intentional or accidental—has only amplified the hype. If true, the title suggests a high-stakes, nationalistic theme, fitting for a film of this scale. Until the makers break their silence, the mystery continues, leaving audiences to speculate whether ‘Patriot’ is indeed the name of Malayalam cinema’s biggest multi-starrer in years.