Veteran actor Mammootty is in London for the shoot of Patriot, the much-anticipated new film directed by Mahesh Narayanan. Earlier, glimpses of the UK schedule had already surfaced online, generating considerable excitement among fans.

What is now doing the rounds on social media is an incidental photo shared by seasoned actor Manoj K. Jayan, who bumped into Mollywood’s megastar in London. Sharing photographs of the chance encounter, the Sargam actor posted a heartfelt note, roughly translated as:

“London may not be the old London, but Bilal is still the same Bilal” (a reference to Mammootty’s iconic character in Big B). “It was a joy to see my beloved Mammukka in London yesterday… so happy. He is in great spirits and good health. Thank God.”

Meanwhile, fans have already been treated to viral footage showing Mammootty stepping out of a red Range Rover at the shooting location of Patriot, reading the script, and interacting with his co-stars on camera — all of which has been widely appreciated online.

The film’s title teaser was released on October 2, adding to the anticipation. Alongside Mammootty and Mohanlal, the cast of Patriot includes Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathi, promising an ensemble performance.

The London schedule is expected to showcase key sequences of the film, which has already generated significant buzz among Malayalam cinema enthusiasts. The excitement is palpable and well justified.