Patriot Week 2: ₹27.74Cr — Overseas Remains the Real Hero

Patriot collected ₹27.74Cr India Net on Day 8. The Mahesh Narayanan-directed Mammootty-Mohanlal spy thriller continues to rely heavily on overseas markets.

Star power travels better than domestic screens.

Kerala remains the domestic anchor while Gulf, Europe, and North America contribute nearly 60% of early earnings. The three-hour runtime and mixed domestic word-of-mouth have limited wider pan-India traction. Overseas strength, however, gives the film a clearer path to profitability than most Mollywood releases.

The Mammootty-Mohanlal pairing still commands global loyalty. Domestic performance feels average for the budget, but the overseas muscle makes it a commercial success for the industry’s international audience.