A major Russian barrage over Kyiv highlighted a grim split in Ukraine’s air defenses: drones are largely stopped, but ballistic missiles are the stubborn problem. In a seven-hour attack, Russia launched 675 drones and 56 missiles; Ukraine’s network jammed and shot down all but 22 drones, but 15 missiles still penetrated. Officials say the gap is driven by a shortage of Western anti-missile systems and scarce, extremely expensive interceptor ammunition, worsened by US spending in the Middle East.
Mohanlal and Mammootty’s Patriot crossed ₹50 crore worldwide, but its momentum slowed on Day 2 in India. India net collections reportedly stand at ₹16.15 crore, with Kerala leading among regional markets. The film’s strong overseas traction is cited as the main factor pushing up the global total despite the domestic dip.
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Malayalam superstar Mammootty, already part of the superhero universe Lokah, has confirmed he’s working on a vampire movie. The news comes as he gears up for Patriot, directed by Mahesh Narayanan, where he leads a covert team uncovering a surveillance conspiracy that spirals into a national security emergency. Fans now have an even wilder genre shift to expect.
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