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Mammootty’s Padayaatra set for December 4 release
Padayaatra opens in cinemas on December 4, 2026, with Mammootty in the lead role and Adoor Gopalakrishnan directing.
The film marks the actor and director’s reunion after 32 years; they previously worked together on three films, including Mathilukal and Vidheyan.
Mammootty plays Dr. Devadas, an idealistic doctor who leaves city work to serve villagers in a remote part of Kerala.
A suspected attack brings the doctor under police scrutiny, disrupting his life and raising tensions in the community.
The film’s opening-day target is at least ₹3.05 crore net in India to make the top 10 Malayalam film openers of 2026.
Its opening could be modest, and audience response may shape its box-office momentum.
The film is scheduled to reach theatres on December 4.
Mammootty and director Adoor Gopalakrishnan are reuniting for the Malayalam film Padayaatra, 32 years after their previous collaboration.
The film is scheduled to open in theatres on December 4, 2026.
Mammootty plays Dr. Devadas, a doctor who practises in a remote tribal region of Kerala.
The story follows Devadas as a suspected attack leads authorities to investigate his possible involvement.
Indrans, Grace Antony and Jagadish are among the film’s other cast members.
- Who
- Mammootty stars in the film, directed by Adoor Gopalakrishnan.
- What
- Padayaatra is their reunion film. Mammootty plays Dr. Devadas, a doctor in a remote tribal region.
- When
- It is scheduled to be released on December 4, 2026.
- Where
- The story is set in a remote tribal region of Kerala.
- Why
- Not stated
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Mammootty and Adoor Gopalakrishnan’s film Vidheyan was released.
The makers confirmed Padayaatra’s release date and shared a new poster.
Padayaatra is scheduled to open in theatres.
- Release date
- December 4, 2026
- Director
- Adoor Gopalakrishnan
- Lead actor and role
- Mammootty as Dr. Devadas
- Setting
- A remote tribal region in Kerala
- Reunion gap
- 32 years
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I have even met a doctor in Wayanad. He takes his scooter, his wife, and his medicines. He goes to the forest and treats people.