Published Jun 25, 2025 | 3:20 PM ⚊ Updated Jun 25, 2025 | 3:20 PM
Actor Mohanlal who is currently in Sri Lanka, shooting for his film with director Mahesh Narayanan, has revealed the film’s title while speaking with the Sri Lankan media.
The title of the film touted to be a big-budget political thriller, tentatively being referred to as MMMN, is Patriot.
Asked about his experience in the country the actor said in the interview , “This is my second visit, because we had a previous schedule. We are doing a very big film. Big film in the sense of the star cast, myself, Mammootty, Fahadh Faasil, so many. The name of the movie is called Patriot.”
The Thudarum star had earlier also visited the country’s parliament and met its top leaders.
Sharing the photo from the visit, Mohanlal wrote on X: “Deeply honoured by the gracious welcome at the Parliament of Sri Lanka. It was a true privilege to meet the Honourable Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, and my dear friend Ishantha Ratnayake. I remain deeply grateful for the warmth, generosity, and meaningful conversations that made this visit to Sri Lanka truly unforgettable.”
The film, apart from Mammootty, Mohanlal, has Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi, Darshana Rajendran, Zarin Shihab, and Grace Antony.
Manush Nandan is handling the cinematography. He earlier shot Dunki and Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani . Anto Joseph is producing the film, while CR Salim and Subhash Manuel will co-produce.
Mahesh Narayanan, an editor-turned-filmmaker, is renowned for directing critically acclaimed films such as Take Off (2017), C U Soon (2020), Malik (2021), and Ariyippu (2022).
Meanwhile, Mohanlal’s last film Thudarum recently crossed ₹ 200 crore gross worldwide.
M Renjith of Rejaputhra Visual Media bankrolled Thudarum . Tharun Moorthy and KR Sunil wrote it. Nishad Yusuf edited it, and Vishnu Govind was the sound designer. Jakes Bejoy composed the music.
In October 2025, he is set to shoot for Drishyam 3, the high anticipated film of the thriller franchise.
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