Mohanlal-Mammootty's 'Patriot' to Open IFFLA After 18 Years

• Malayalam espionage thriller “Patriot” starring Mohanlal and Mammootty will open the 24th Indian Film Festival of Los Angeles (IFFLA) from April 23-26.
• The film marks the first collaboration between the screen legends in 18 years and also features Fahadh Faasil, Nayanthara, and Revathy.
• IFFLA will screen 27 films, including features, documentaries, and shorts from various countries, showcasing South Asian cinema.
• The festival closes with the North American premiere of Anusha Rizvi’s “The Great Shamsuddin Family” and includes other notable films like “Ghost School” and “Sand City”.
• IFFLA highlights a surge of women filmmakers, with 13 of 18 short films directed by women, and offers industry forums and a Pitch Competition.