Mammootty is gearing up for the release of his next film Patriot, which is scheduled to release on May 1, 2026. Ahead of the film’s release, the actor was seen in a conversation where he shared details about why he chose to play an antagonist in Kalamkaval, which he produced under Mammootty Kampani.
Mammootty explains why he chose the role of the antagonist in Kalamkaval
Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter India, Mammootty Said, “I actually started my production company to make the films that I want to make, films that other people are not willing to make. I don’t think any of my other producers would have agreed to make this film with me in such a role.”
Mamukka further added, “At the end of the day, I am an actor, and of course, I depend on support to become a good actor, a better actor… to perform better. You cannot repeat the same performance 100 times; it has to be different. There are 1.5 billion characters in our country. About 3.5 crore of them are in Kerala alone. Even if I leave out the women, there are a lot of male characters around me and there is a lot for me to do. I do it I want to do everything, that’s how greedy I am.”
More about Kalamkaval
Kalamkaval It follows a routine investigation by the Kerala Police in the quiet village of Kottayikonam, which takes an unexpected turn when a trail of minor clues uncovers a series of disturbing cases. The investigation soon reveals the secrets that lie hidden in many of the cases.
The film stars Vinayakan as the protagonist, with Mammootty playing the main antagonist. Additionally, Gibin Gopinath, Gayatri Arun, Rajisha Vijayan, Shruti Ramachandran, Azis Nedumangad and others appear in lead roles.
Mammootty’s next film
Mammootty will next be seen in the lead role in a spy action drama PatriotDirected by Mahesh Narayanan. The film explores the story of a man targeted by powerful figures after he exposes an intelligence application that jeopardizes the privacy of ordinary citizens. The narrative follows whether he can overcome the situation with some allies.
Along with Mammootty, the film also stars Mohanlal and Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, Kunchacko Boban, Rajiv Menon, Revathi and Darshan Rajendran in important roles.
The film was originally scheduled to release on April 23, 2026, but has since been postponed to May 1, 2026.
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