CBFC row delays Mammootty, Mohanlal's Patriot, makers asked to modify villain's name
Updated On: 22 April, 2026 04:22 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, faces release delays after the CBFC objected to a villain’s name. Makers must make changes, leaving the film’s certification and release timeline uncertain

Mohanlal, Mammootty
The much-anticipated Malayalam film Patriot, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, has reportedly hit a fresh hurdle, with its release now hanging in uncertainty due to issues with the censor board.
Patriot in trouble before release
According to reports, the film’s certification process has run into trouble after the Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) raised objections to the name of one of the antagonists. The character’s name is said to closely resemble that of a real-life political figure’s family member, prompting concerns over potential controversy.
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