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How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

How Mammootty’s real debut movie got shelved and MT Vasudevan Nair saved his career | Malayalam News

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Mammootty’s career exemplifies the popular adage “hard work pays off.” Despite having no prior connection to the entertainment industry and initially possessing a very limited skill set, Mammootty persevered, honing his craft, and eventually rose through the ranks to become a formidable thespian and a megastar in Malayalam cinema. In a career spanning over five decades, he has appeared in more than 400 films across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English, winning the National Film Award for Best Actor three times, the second-most by any artiste in the country, a record he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn. The shelved debut and MT Vasudevan Nair’s timely intervention Although Mammootty made his on-screen debut in director KS Sethumadhavan’s Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971), which featured Sathyan, Prem Nazir, and Sheela, it wasn’t until 1980 that Mammootty earned his first credited role. This came in Azad’s Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980), penned by Jnanpith awardee MT Vasudevan Nair, in which the name “Mammootty” first appeared on screen in the cast list on the title card. However, Vilkkanundu Swapnangal wasn’t …

How farming made Salim Kumar a ‘billionaire’ and earned even Mammootty’s praise | Malayalam News

How farming made Salim Kumar a ‘billionaire’ and earned even Mammootty’s praise | Malayalam News

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4 min readJun 7, 2026 08:01 PM IST Legendary actor Salim Kumar, who passed away on Saturday, June 6, was known among Malayalees worldwide not just for his iconic performances but also for his off-screen persona. Besides being renowned for his unfiltered commentary on various topics, as well as his vocal political affiliation to the Congress party, he was also known for his penchant for agriculture. Fascinatingly, his affinity for farming went beyond mere verbal expressions or appearances at related events; Salim was actively involved in agriculture for a long time, even owning farmland in his native areas in Kerala. Though he didn’t hail from a farming family, he came to recognise its greatness over time, particularly through his several visits to prisons. Only in SCREEN | Salim Kumar (1969-2026): The screen titan who knew the jokes, and whom the jokes knew The philosophy behind Salim Kumar’s soil obsession Salim Kumar once remarked that, although he had visited jails often in the capacity of an artiste, he had never seen a single farmer there, perhaps …

Lakshmi and Aishwarya: The iconic mother-daughter duo who appeared as Mammootty’s leading ladies | Malayalam News

Lakshmi and Aishwarya: The iconic mother-daughter duo who appeared as Mammootty’s leading ladies | Malayalam News

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4 min readKochiUpdated: May 24, 2026 08:17 PM IST One of the greatest and most revered actors in Indian cinema, Mammootty has appeared in over 400 films across a prolific career spanning five decades. Since his first credited role in director Azad’s Vilkkanundu Swapnangal (1980) and his subsequent noted performance in KG George’s Mela (1980), Mammootty hasn’t had to look back. Having worked in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and English, the 74-year-old actor has won the National Film Award for Best Actor thrice — the second-most by an Indian artiste, a record he shares with Kamal Haasan and Ajay Devgn. Even though it has been almost 55 years since his debut movie, KS Sethumadhavan’s Anubhavangal Paalichakal (1971), hit the screens, Mammootty remains at the top of his game, both as an actor and a superstar, with his most recent appearance being in Mahesh Narayanan’s Patriot, where he joined forces with Mohanlal after 17 years. In his career, Mammootty has also shared the screen with several iconic female actors. Among them is a mother-daughter duo …

Recovers 25% Budget, Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Film To Slip Out Of Top 3 Highest-Grossers!

Recovers 25% Budget, Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Film To Slip Out Of Top 3 Highest-Grossers!

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Patriot Box Office Collection Day 20 Update! (Photo Credit: Instagram) Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil starrer Patriot witnessed a very disappointing fate at the box office. Despite the presence of such big stars in the action thriller, it is heading for a flop verdict. If that’s not bad enough, it will soon slip out of the top 3 Malayalam grossers of 2026 in India. Scroll below for the day 20 update! Patriot Box Office Collection Day 20 Mahesh Narayanan’s directorial is nearing the end of its box office run. It collected 3 lakh on day 20, as per Sacnilk. The action thriller remained on similar lines as the past two days, but that’s not enough. The journey has been simply disappointing, especially for a film mounted on a massive 100 crore budget. The cumulative total in India reaches 31.58 crore net. Only 25% of the estimated investments have been recovered. The makers would be suffering a deficit of over 68 crore, which is huge! Including GST, the gross total stands at 37.26 crore. Check out …

Needs 2.58 Crore More To Become Mammootty’s 4th Highest-Grossing Film

Needs 2.58 Crore More To Become Mammootty’s 4th Highest-Grossing Film

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Patriot Worldwide Box Office Day 11: Less Than 3 Crore Away From Becoming Mammootty’s 4th Highest-Grosser(Photo Credit –YouTube) Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, was released amid high expectations but proved a major disappointment at the worldwide box office. Given the start, crossing the 100 crore mark looked easy, but now it is struggling to reach 80 crore. In the meantime, for Mammuka, it has become his fifth-highest-grossing film and now needs less than 3 crore to grab the fourth spot. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 11! How much did Patriot earn at the worldwide box office in 11 days? The Mollywood spy-action thriller has slowed miserably both in India and overseas. In the domestic market, it scored just 31 lakh on the second Monday, day 11, pushing its tally to 29.5 crore net at the Indian box office. It equals a gross collection of 34.81 crore. Overseas, it has grossed 41 crore so far. Combining the Indian and overseas gross, the 11-day worldwide box office collection is 75.81 crore gross. Here’s …

Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Film Set To Be A Major Disappointment!

Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Film Set To Be A Major Disappointment!

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Patriot Box Office Collection Day 3: Set To Be A Big Failure ( Photo Credit – Instagram ) Mohanlal and Mammootty‘s latest release, Patriot, displayed a disappointing trend after a solid start. Due to the star power and the holiday factor, it recorded the second-biggest opening for a Malayalam film at the Indian box office, but thereafter, it started showing a downward trend. Since the film is mounted on a budget of over 100 crore, it needed an extraordinary opening weekend, but that didn’t happen. Keep reading for a detailed collection report of day 3! How much did Patriot earn at the Indian box office in 3 days? The spy action thriller opened at 10 crore, followed by 6.15 crore on the first Saturday, day 2, displaying a drop of 38.5%. On Sunday, day 3, it dropped again by 10.56% and scored 5.5 crore. Overall, it has earned just 21.65 crore net at the Indian box office, as per Sacnilk. It equals 25.54 crore gross. While these numbers look good in isolation, they aren’t up …

Mammootty’s Film Touches The 50 Crore Mark In 48 Hours!

Mammootty’s Film Touches The 50 Crore Mark In 48 Hours!

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Patriot Worldwide Box Office: Will Mammootty Surpass His Last Film? (Photo Credit –Facebook) The Malayalam film industry is witnessing a shift at the box office, and the reason is none other than the powerhouse trio of Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil! Their latest collaboration, Patriot, has set the global box office on fire, surpassing the 50 crore mark in record time of 48 hours! In just 48 hours, the film registered a worldwide gross collection of 50.55 crore. The film is benefitting immensely from the combined fanbases of the three superstars, resulting in packed houses overseas. However, it is still far away from surpassing the lifetime total of Mammootty’s last theatrical outing! Kalamkaval ended its theatrical run with a lifetime global gross of 81.99 crore. Patriot Worldwide Box Office Given that Patriot has already cleared 60% of Mammootty‘s last arrival in just two days, it seems like a cakewalk for the film to zoom past Kalamkaval’s final figure by the end of its first week. The most striking aspect of the Patriot is its overseas …

Patriot Review: Mohanlal steals the emotional show in Mammootty’s slow-burning spy actioner

Patriot Review: Mohanlal steals the emotional show in Mammootty’s slow-burning spy actioner

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Name: Patriot Director: Mahesh Narayanan Cast: Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran, Revathi, Rajiv Menon, Vineeth Thattil David, Prakash Belawadi, Grace Antony, Indrans, Zarin Shihab Writer: Mahesh Narayanan Rating: 3.5/5 Patriot, starring Mammootty in the lead role, was released in theaters on May 1, 2026. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the spy action drama features a multistar cast including Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Darshana Rajendran, and more. If you’re planning to watch the film in theaters this week, here’s the Pinkvilla review for you to check out. The Plot Patriot follows the story of Dr. Daniel James, a former agent who now runs a YouTube channel criticizing the government and its policies. His life takes a drastic turn when he opposes a surveillance program that threatens citizens’ privacy, leading to turmoil and him being framed as an enemy spy. With nowhere left to turn, Daniel seeks help from his friend, Col. Rahim Naik. Together, they must uncover a massive government conspiracy that could threaten national security. Whether they succeed and the cost …

Patriot Twitter Review: 9 tweets to read before deciding to watch Mohanlal and Mammootty’s adventure

Patriot Twitter Review: 9 tweets to read before deciding to watch Mohanlal and Mammootty’s adventure

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When the two great Ms of the Malayalam industry reunite for a new film, you can rest assured that the audience will tune in. The announcement of Patriot, starring Mohanlal and Mammootty in the lead roles, was met with celebration as they would be reuniting for major appearances together for the first time in 13 years. The duo was roped in to play a Colonel and a doctor, respectively. With an estimated budget of over 100 crore rupees, the film is expected to hit it big at the box office thanks to its star power and legacy. About Patriot The Mahesh Narayanan directorial stars Mammootty as a retired JAG officer, Daniel James, aka Vimathan, who has been framed in the past. He must now join hands with Mohanlal’s operative character, Col. Rahim Naik, to uncover a surveillance issue that soon reveals itself to be much more. With national security at risk, the two must expose the perpetrators, shut down the operations, and clear Vimathan’s name. Apart from the two biggies, the actor lineup of Patriot …

Almost 32K Tickets Booked In Kerala In Less Than 50 Minutes, Indicating Hype For Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Reunion

Almost 32K Tickets Booked In Kerala In Less Than 50 Minutes, Indicating Hype For Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Reunion

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Patriot Box Office: Kerala Advance Booking Starts With A Bang For Mohanlal & Mammootty’s Biggie (Photo Credit: Instagram) Patriot, starring Mohanlal and Mammootty in the lead roles, is one of the most expensive Malayalam films of all time, and everyone is eager to see how it performs at the Indian box office. Considering the much-awaited reunion of two biggest Mollywood superstars, there’s huge excitement among movie buffs, and this excitement is now being reflected in numbers, as the early response to advance booking is superb. Keep reading for a detailed report! Since the two biggest Malayalam superstars reunited after 17 years (in full-fledged roles), the upcoming magnum opus is enjoying all the buzz solely for the reunion factor, nothing else. Surprisingly, the makers didn’t promote the film much, and even promotional assets have been quite underwhelming. So, it’s totally dependent on the star power for a start. Advance booking starts with a bang for Patriot The much-awaited advance booking for Patriot began this morning in Kerala, and as expected, the early response has been impressive. …