The Malayalam film ‘Patriot’ has taken an impressive start at the box office. Headlined by Mohanlal and Mammootty, the film earned Rs 29.37 crore worldwide on its first day.‘Patriot’ released in theatres on May 1, 2026, and drew large crowds from the first show itself.

India box office performance of ‘Patriot’

According to Sacnilk, the film posted solid numbers across India on Day 1. It recorded a net collection of Rs 9.80 crore. The film was screened across 2,636 shows nationwide.The India gross collection stands at Rs 11.37 crore. The net figure remains at Rs 9.80 crore so far.

Overseas boost pushes worldwide total of ‘Patriot’

‘Patriot’ also performed well in international markets. The film collected Rs 18.00 crore overseas on its opening day. With this, the worldwide gross collection reached Rs 29.37 crore.

Occupancy and regional breakdown

The film maintained good occupancy levels across the day. Overall occupancy stood at 73.44%. Morning shows recorded 70.25%, while afternoon and evening shows peaked at 75.75%. Night shows held steady at 72%.Kerala emerged as the top-performing market. The state contributed Rs 8.50 crore to the total. Karnataka followed with Rs 1.50 crore, while Tamil Nadu added Rs 75 lakhs. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana brought in Rs 15 lakhs. The rest of India contributed Rs 47 lakhs, taking the total India gross to Rs 11.37 crore.

ETimes verdict

The film has received a positive response from critics. ETimes rated it 3.5 out of 5 stars and noted:“Mohanlal, as Rahim Naik—first in name and later in presence—looms large over the film in a very effective way. The character and the background further pack a punch, and Mahesh makes it clear that he can present Mohanlal as “mass” in any genre. The action sequences are charged, and the confrontations, background music by Sushin Shyam, and smooth dialogues lift the film at key moments. It definitely has several high points. Manush Nandan’s cinematography deserves to be lauded, complementing the film’s visuals effectively.Fahadh Faasil is in his element as Shakthi Sundaram. Kunchacko Boban is great as Michael Devassy. These characters are all intertwined; there are mutual sentiments, and at the same time, many calculations that stand above everything. When Fahadh’s character says that what they had built is not followers but faith, it rings true for both the characters and the actors.”DISCLAIMER: The box office numbers and the 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. These totals may change as official studio data is updated or as additional international market reports are finalized. This data is provided by us for informational and entertainment purposes only.