The buzz around Patriot just got a significant boost. The upcoming Malayalam big-ticket film, starring Mammootty and Mohanlal, has been selected as the opening film at the 24th edition of the Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles. Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film will have a special screening at the festival, which is scheduled to take place from April 23 to 26, 2026.Patriot earns a global spotlightInterestingly, the film's festival debut aligns perfectly with its worldwide theatrical release on April 23, giving Patriot a simultaneous push on both global and domestic fronts.