Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan have completed the shooting of their upcoming film ‘Padayaatra’ in a single schedule of 40 days. This marks a reunion after more than three decades. The film, set in the socially and politically charged state of Kerala in the 1970s and 1980s, is expected to be a realistic drama. Its release will come after Mammootty’s other major project, ‘Patriot’.
The shooting of Padayaatra, the much-awaited collaboration between Mammootty and legendary director Adoor Gopalakrishnan, has officially wrapped. The makers have packed the entire film into a single 40-day schedule, starting from January 23 and completing it without any interruption.
Mammootty confirms the wrap with the snap crew
Announcing the completion, Mammootty shared a picture with the crew on his social media accounts. His caption read: “#Padayaatra PACK UP!!!”The post was quickly filled with fan comments. One user wrote: “Next award winning film.. all the best.” Another commented: “Waiting for the classic movie… again who do I turn to, sir and Mamuka.” A third user wrote: “Best wishes to the film and the team behind it.” Many people wished him success, including one commenting: “All the best and good luck Valletta.”
Another added: “All the best.”
Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Mammootty meet after decades
Adoor Gopalakrishnan last directed Mammootty over three decades ago, and reports say the film is set during the 1970s and 1980s, a period rich with social and political transformations in Kerala. It is expected that the film will be rooted in realism, which is the specialty of Adore’s films, and is also what his fans hope for. ‘Padayaatra’ marks Mammootty’s eighth production venture and the script is jointly written by Adoor Gopalakrishnan and K.
In Mohankumar. The film features Grace Anthony, Indrance, Vijayaraghavan and Aliyar in important roles.
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The art team includes Shehnad Jalal as cinematographer and Praveen Prabhakaran as editor. Shaji Nadwal is handling the production design, while Mujeeb Majeed, known for his work in Kalankavale, is composing the music.
Don’t release until later.”Patriot hits theaters
‘Padayaatra’ is expected to be released only after another big project ‘Patriot’ arrives.
The film stars Mammootty alongside Mohanlal, bringing the ‘Big Ms’ together after more than 13 years. The spy thriller is directed by Mahesh Narayanan and is scheduled to release globally on April 23, 2026.The makers of ‘Patriot’ recently unveiled a new second look poster featuring Mohanlal, Mammootty and Kunchacko Boban in an intense action setting. Mammootty shared it with the caption: “Patriot 2nd look poster. In cinemas worldwide from April 23, 2026.”
