Patriot has one of the biggest Malayalam ensemble casts on the June 5 OTT slate. The ZEE5 thriller is led by Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban and Nayanthara, with Mahesh Narayanan directing the surveillance-conspiracy story.
This cast guide is for readers who already know the Patriot ZEE5 OTT release date and now want a cleaner role-by-role breakdown before streaming the film.
Patriot cast at a glance
Complete cast at a glance
| Actor | Character / role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Mammootty | Dr. Daniel James | Lead |
| Mohanlal | Colonel Rahim Naik | Lead |
| Fahadh Faasil | Shakthi Sundaram | Lead supporting |
| Kunchacko Boban | Michael Devassy | Lead supporting |
| Nayanthara | Advocate Lathika Padmanabhan | Lead supporting |
| Darshana Rajendran | Jyothi Kurian | Supporting |
| Revathi | Nalini Ramakrishnan | Supporting |
| Rajiv Menon | Defence Minister J. P. Sundaram | Supporting |
| Zarin Shihab | Dr. Ayisha Iqbal Daniel | Supporting |
| Prakash Belawadi | Sreedharan | Supporting |
| Grace Antony | Anju | Supporting |
| Indrans | CPO Satheeshan | Supporting |
| Samson Mathew Valiyaparambil | Hospital managing director and chief surgeon | Supporting |
| Govind Krishna | Assassin doctor | Supporting |
| Jalwa Lathief | Ashmin | Supporting |
| Prashant Nair | Former commando | Supporting |
| Saanya Nair | Riya | Supporting |
| T. Mark Owens | Teacher | Featured |
| Sanal Aman | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Vineeth Thattil David | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Danish Husain | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Jinu Joseph | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Renji Panicker | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Geethi Sangeetha | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Shaheen Siddique | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Sreeparvathy | Supporting character | Supporting |
| Nitin Thomas | Supporting character | Supporting |
Mammootty as Dr. Daniel James
Mammootty plays Dr. Daniel James, the scientist figure tied to the film’s whistleblower and surveillance-system conflict. His role gives Patriot its moral centre, because the story begins with questions about truth, control and the cost of exposing power.
Mohanlal as Colonel Rahim Naik
Mohanlal plays Colonel Rahim Naik. The character sits on the military and security side of the thriller, giving the film a sharper national-stakes layer around surveillance, orders and loyalty.
Fahadh Faasil as Shakthi Sundaram
Fahadh Faasil plays Shakthi Sundaram. His character is central to the technology and power angle of Patriot, which makes him one of the key faces in the film’s surveillance-conspiracy setup.
Kunchacko Boban as Michael Devassy
Kunchacko Boban plays Michael Devassy, also referred to as Mike in ZEE5’s trailer listing. His role adds another major Malayalam star to the film’s political-spy ensemble.
Nayanthara as Advocate Lathika Padmanabhan
Nayanthara plays Advocate Lathika Padmanabhan. Her role brings the legal and institutional side of the story closer to the surface, which fits a thriller about surveillance, rights and public power.
Supporting cast and director
The wider cast includes Darshana Rajendran as Jyothi Kurian, Revathi as Nalini Ramakrishnan, Rajiv Menon as Defence Minister J. P. Sundaram, Zarin Shihab as Ayisha Iqbal Daniel, Prakash Belawadi as Sreedharan, Grace Antony as Anju and Indrans as CPO Satheeshan.
Mahesh Narayanan directs the film. That matters because Patriot is not only sold as a star reunion, it is also shaped as a serious political thriller about modern surveillance and public trust.
FAQ
Who plays Dr. Daniel James in Patriot?
Mammootty plays Dr. Daniel James in Patriot.
Who plays Colonel Rahim Naik in Patriot?
Mohanlal plays Colonel Rahim Naik in Patriot.
Who plays Shakthi Sundaram in Patriot?
Fahadh Faasil plays Shakthi Sundaram in Patriot.
Who directed Patriot?
Patriot is directed by Mahesh Narayanan.