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Here's What Audiences Are Saying About Mammootty & Mohanlal’s Big-Budget Thriller 'Patriot'

One viewer took to X to express disappointment over Patriot, calling it a “wasted opportunity.”

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Here's What Audiences Are Saying About Mammootty & Mohanlal’s Big-Budget Thriller 'Patriot'

Here's What Audiences Are Saying About Mammootty & Mohanlal’s Big-Budget Thriller 'Patriot'

The much-anticipated Malayalam spy action thriller Patriot, headlined by superstar duo Mammootty and Mohanlal, has finally hit theatres worldwide today, marking one of the biggest cinematic events of the year.

Directed by Mahesh Narayanan, the film brings together an ensemble cast that includes Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, and Revathi. The project has generated immense buzz, particularly as it reunites Mammootty and Mohanlal on screen after more than a decade.

Now let’s look at what social media is saying about the movie.

One viewer took to X to express disappointment over Patriot, calling it a “wasted opportunity.” The user noted that while the first half showed promise, the second half failed to deliver, criticising director Mahesh Narayanan for not fully utilising the scale of the project or its star power.

The post also pointed out that the action sequences featuring Mammootty and Mohanlal lacked excitement, ultimately rating the film 2 out of 5 stars.


Another viewer shared a more balanced take on X, describing Patriot as largely a one-time watch—“neither great nor outright bad.” The user felt the film worked better as an espionage thriller than a full-fledged mass entertainer, though it had the potential to be much stronger.

The post pointed out the lack of impactful elevation moments, adding that Mohanlal’s character felt underutilised and deserved more screen presence. However, his escape sequence during an ambush at his house was highlighted as one of the film’s standout moments for its smart execution.

The viewer also noted that while the film is technically sound, several action blocks feel underwhelming, and the antagonists lose their intensity after the first half, affecting the overall tension. The interval moment featuring Mammootty was singled out as the only true mass high point, with the comment that the film needed more such moments to elevate the experience.

Another moviegoer praised Patriot as a powerful patriotic film backed by strong performances across the board. The user highlighted how Mammootty commands the screen as the central hero, while Mohanlal elevates every scene with his characterisation and presence.

The post also appreciated the supporting performances of Kunchacko Boban and Fahadh Faasil, noting that they add depth to the narrative. The film’s background score and music by Sushin Shyam were also commended for perfectly complementing the film’s tone.

Another viewer on X shared a mixed response to Patriot, calling it an overall one-time watchable film. The user described the first half as average with a decent interval block, while noting that the second half improves to an above-average level.

The post mentioned that the storyline feels familiar, with shades of several Tamil films, but appreciated that both Mohanlal and Mammootty have solid, theatre-worthy moments. At the same time, the viewer felt many dialogues came across as artificial.

On the technical front, the film was considered good, though the lengthy runtime was seen as a drawback, making portions feel laggy. The background score by Sushin Shyam was also noted as decent but not impactful enough to elevate key scenes.

One viewer on X didn’t hold back, calling Patriot an “ultra disappointment” and criticising both its making and script. The user felt Mammootty tried his best to hold the film together, but noted there’s only so much one performance can do.

The post also expressed disappointment with Mohanlal’s role, suggesting it had strong potential on paper but was let down by weak execution, particularly in the action sequences. Fahadh Faasil was described as playing a typical villain without much novelty, while Kunchacko Boban was said to have little impact.

According to the viewer, the only standout moment was a scene where Fahadh’s character narrates the reunion of the two superstars. Apart from that, the film was labelled as lengthy and boring.

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