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Patriot Film Faces Kerala Release Ban Amid Industry Crisis

3/7/2026

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The film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, faces a Kerala release ban.
The Film Exhibitors United of Kerala (FEUOK) rejected Anto Joseph's demand for a 60:40 split in two weeks.
FEUOK president K. Vijayakumar said such demands worsen the industry's crisis.
Producers’ Association's B. Rakesh cited production costs of about 136 crore.
The film is set for release on April 23, pending resolution.

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Story summary

The film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, faces a Kerala release ban.
The Film Exhibitors United of Kerala (FEUOK) rejected Anto Joseph's demand for a 60:40 split in two weeks.
FEUOK president K. Vijayakumar said such demands worsen the industry's crisis.
Producers’ Association's B. Rakesh cited production costs of about 136 crore.
The film is set for release on April 23, pending resolution.