Mammootty set to return for 'Patriot' shoot in October after 8-month break amid health scare

Mammootty will soon resume his work

Malayalam star Mammootty has recently taken a hiatus from shooting following an unspecified health issue for which he received treatment. Fans have been waiting for the actor to resume his next project, and the latest reports have an update.

Director Mahesh Narayanan has recently revealed that Mammootty will soon return to the set of his upcoming film, Patriot.

In a recent interview with OnManorama, filmmaker Mahesh Narayanan spoke about the actor returning to the set. The filmmaker revealed that the actor will resume the shooting of Patriot on October 1.

He said in a statement, “We’re all thrilled to have Mammookka back on set.”

The director also explained that Mammootty's leave had no bearing on the film's production, adding that they made use of the time to film scenes with other actors.

“I would visit his house to show him edits. He was completely part of the process, even if he wasn’t on location,” said the filmmaker.

He further noted that scenes involving Mammootty and Mohanlal will be part of the upcoming schedule before they move to the UK for the next stage of production.

Mammootty will soon join the film's Hyderabad production, Ramesh Pisharody recently told the media. According to reports, Patriot also stars Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil.

What happened to Mammootty?

In March, it was announced that Mammootty was taking a hiatus from filmmaking because of health issues. The statement sparks speculations that Mammootty had been diagnosed with cancer. However, his team denied the speculations. The actor then announced that he was in recovery in August.

However, Mohanlal told Manorama News, “I prayed for him in Sabarimala…I prayed elsewhere as well. He went for treatment while we were working on Patriot. From what I’ve heard, I understand he’ll be back to work next month. He will start by finishing his dubbing work. Because of his health, there will be medical restrictions for a while before he can shoot.”