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With Patriot, Malayalam cinema mega stars Mammootty and Mohanlal reunited on screen after more than a decade. Last seen together in 2013 film Kadal Kadannu Oru Maathukutty, Mammootty and Mohanlal's is one of the eagerly awaited Malayalam films.

<head><link rel="icon" href="data:,"></head><nh-chunk-delimit /><p style = "margin-top: 0px;"> As the film released today, check out if Patriot truly lives up to the hype?</p><p><b><font NHTextSize="NHSubTitle">Patriot audience review: Mohanlal and Mammootty&apos;s espionage thriller </font></b></p><p>Several early reviewers opined that the first half of Patriot is strong and sets the stage for an even stronger second half. As reviews poured in, a few said that the makers wasted an opportunity for not putting enough effort in second half. Many praised the interval twist that builds up anticipation for the rest of the film. </p><p><span><img alt=" " rich-src="https://assets-news-bcdn.dailyhunt.in/cmd/resize/#DH_EMB_IMG_REP#__DHQ_/fetchdata20/images/8d/23/1a/8d231aa9221aa9ed4bfe57c0dcabdbd0fb05cc8559c83560aacad015b517e711.webp" src="https://assets-news-bcdn.dailyhunt.in/cmd/resize/#DH_EMB_IMG_REP#__DHQ_/fetchdata20/images/8d/23/1a/8d231aa9221aa9ed4bfe57c0dcabdbd0fb05cc8559c83560aacad015b517e711.webp" width="100%" stopImageLoad="false" style="padding:0 0%; margin:4px 0px;" ></img></span>X/bobbyyyyjohn, X/Not_That_Abhi, X_harishharidas </p><span> <script>var embedId = {jw: [],yt: [],dm: [],fb: []};function pauseVideos(vid) {var players = Object.keys(embedId);players.forEach(function(key) {var ids = embedId[key];switch (key) {case "jw":ids.forEach(function(id) {if (id != vid) {var player = jwplayer(id);if (player.getState() === "playing") {player.pause();}}});break;case "yt":ids.forEach(function(id) {if (id != vid) {id.pauseVideo();}});break;case "dm":ids.forEach(function(id) {if (id != vid && !id.paused) {id.pause();}});break;case "fb":ids.forEach(function(id) {if (id != vid) {id.pause();}});break;}});}</script> <script src="https://www.youtube.com/iframe_api" async></script><script>var YTevent;function autoPlayYtVideo(player) {if(typeof NHCommand != "undefined" && NHCommand.isAutoPlayAllowed && NHCommand.isAutoPlayAllowed()){player.playVideo();ytVideoAutoPlayed = true;}}var ytOnLoadFn=[];function onYouTubePlayerAPIReady(){ytOnLoadFn.forEach(function(name){window[name]();});}function onYTEmbedLoad(ytp){embedId.yt.push(ytp);ytp.addEventListener("onStateChange", function(event){if(event.data === YT.PlayerState.PLAYING)pauseVideos(ytp);});}</script> <script>function pause(){pauseVideos()}</script>

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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> Good first half with an engaging story setup, steadily building momentum and peaking impressively towards the interval. Mahesh Narayanan handles the narrative with solid detailing, keeping the tension intact throughout. <a href="https://twitter.com/mammukka?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@mammukka</a> &amp; Sushin🔥 <br><br>A promising first half so…</p>— ForumKeralam (@Forumkeralam2) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/Forumkeralam2/status/2050084220979327446?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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</span><p>Credit: X/Forumkeralam2</p><p>An X user said, &quot;#Patriot Good first half with an engaging story setup, steadily building momentum and peaking impressively towards the interval. Mahesh Narayanan handles the narrative with solid detailing, keeping the tension intact throughout.&quot;</p><span>

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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> has an interesting first half so far. It’s more of a slow burn thriller without many mass or elevation moments, but the plot is engaging and the character development has been really good. The interval punch was really good too.<br><br>Mohanlal doesn’t appear in the first half… <a href="https://t.co/SpJcjE0sAl">https://t.co/SpJcjE0sAl</a> <a href="https://t.co/bU40tYutFN">pic.twitter.com/bU40tYutFN</a></p>— Mohammed Ihsan (@ihsan21792) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/ihsan21792/status/2050085896142356526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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</span><p>Credit: X/ihsan21792</p><p>One more wrote, &quot;#Patriot has an interesting first half so far. It&apos;s more of a slow burn thriller without many mass or elevation moments, but the plot is engaging and the character development has been really good. The interval punch was really good too. Mohanlal doesn&apos;t appear in the first half either. Hoping for a solid second half.&quot; </p><span>

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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> - WASTED OPPORTUNITY 🙏🏼<br><br>A Good First Half With a Wasted Second Half. Director Doesn't Know How To Use The Opportunity &amp; How To Treat The Biggest Superstar.<br><br>Couldn't Excited Any Thing In S. H Action Blocks of BIG M's<br><br>TOTALLY WASTED ONE 2/5⭐<a href="https://t.co/bhIPAh9Rtl">pic.twitter.com/bhIPAh9Rtl</a></p>— Abin Babu 🦇 (@AbinBabu2255) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/AbinBabu2255/status/2050113489285661169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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</span><p>Credit: X/AbinBabu2255</p><p>A reviewer wrote, &quot;A Good First Half With a Wasted Second Half. Director Doesn&apos;t Know How To Use The Opportunity &amp; How To Treat The Biggest Superstar.&quot;</p><p>Reviewers also said that Patriot is a one-time watch as it underutilizes the lead actors, weakening the storyline further. </p><span>

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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> is mostly a one time watch. Neither great nor outright bad. It works more as an espionage thriller than a proper mass entertainer, but the film had the potential to be much better.<br><br>One of the biggest drawbacks is the lack of strong elevation moments. Mohanlal’s… <a href="https://t.co/DrtGYbNEjZ">https://t.co/DrtGYbNEjZ</a> <a href="https://t.co/N0klx42vCi">pic.twitter.com/N0klx42vCi</a></p>— Mohammed Ihsan (@ihsan21792) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/ihsan21792/status/2050114475349713204?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/review?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#review</a><br>The film has its engaging moments, though it occasionally slows down with a few lagging scenes. It quickly regains momentum with well-executed action sequences. Overall, it stands as a decent outing with mohanlal cameo.<br>3/5<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mohanlal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#mohanlal</a> <a href="https://t.co/48Fc5D1l8q">pic.twitter.com/48Fc5D1l8q</a></p>— cinema_pichi (@Movie___Guy) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/Movie___Guy/status/2050112217828196589?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> fans are walking out of theater. Total misfire by <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MaheshNarayan?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MaheshNarayan</a> only 40 more mins left and story is over the place. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Nayanthara?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Nayanthara</a> entry is so bland and <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mohanlal?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mohanlal</a> cameo has been so sh*t 💩. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Mammooty?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Mammooty</a> is trying his best but screenplay is so dry. Giving flop feels! <a href="https://t.co/F2XffcEVYD">pic.twitter.com/F2XffcEVYD</a></p>— AllAboutMovies (@MoviesAbout12) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/MoviesAbout12/status/2050100342394634577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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</span><p>Credit: X/MoviesAbout12</p><p>A viewer wrote, &quot;#Patriot fans are walking out of theater. Total misfire by #MaheshNarayan only 40 more mins left and story is over the place. #Nayanthara entry is so bland and #Mohanlal cameo has been so sh*t . #Mammooty is trying his best but screenplay is so dry. Giving flop feels!&quot; </p><span>

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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a> review - 2/5<br><br>It's not a terrible movie but it isn't great either. It's too boring and stretched out. While entertaining in parts, most parts made me question, WHY?<br><br>Mohan Lal seems underutilised, cameos don't work. I hate the way they treated Mohan Lal. He should've…</p>— rohith kumar (@rohithklv) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/rohithklv/status/2050112850283401647?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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 <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Mohanlal gets few moments to shine in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Patriot?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Patriot</a>. He was really fine in the hospital and lift sequence. Fahadh shows shades of his brilliance in the last phone conversation scene. The buildup, staging and execution of "Someone is helping him" to "Blast" was totally worth theater… <a href="https://t.co/wh4yCkCrzR">pic.twitter.com/wh4yCkCrzR</a></p>— Fahir Maithutty (@fahir_me) 
 <a href="https://twitter.com/fahir_me/status/2050129948900470860?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 1, 2026</a>
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<head><link rel="icon" href="data:,"></head></span><p>Credit: X/fahir_me</p><p><b><font NHTextSize="NHSubTitle">About &apos;Patriot&apos;</font></b></p><p> <div id="LB9lnb3oC2Y"><div id="div_LB9lnb3oC2Y"></div><script>if(ytOnLoadFn.indexOf("ytLB9lnb3oC2Y") == -1){ var p; function ytLB9lnb3oC2Y(){p = new YT.Player("div_LB9lnb3oC2Y", {height: document.getElementById("div_LB9lnb3oC2Y").offsetWidth * (9/16),width: document.getElementById("div_LB9lnb3oC2Y").offsetWidth,videoId: "LB9lnb3oC2Y",events: {'onReady': onPlayerReady}, playerVars:{'playsinline': 1,'modestbranding':1,'0':0,'autoplay':1,'loop':1}});onYTEmbedLoad(p)}ytOnLoadFn.push("ytLB9lnb3oC2Y");function onPlayerReady(event) {if(typeof NHCommand != 'undefined' && NHCommand.isAutoPlayAllowed && NHCommand.isAutoPlayAllowed() && !window.ytVideoAutoPlayed){ event.target.playVideo(); window.ytVideoAutoPlayed = true; }}}</script></div><script>if(NHCommand && NHCommand.getMainVideoId){document.getElementById(NHCommand.getMainVideoId()).style.display="none";}</script> </p><p>Credit: Anto Joseph Film Company, Kichappus Entertainments, C R Saleem Productions, Blue Tigers London</p><p>Mammootty and <a href="https://m.dailyhunt.in/news/india/english/idiva+english-epaper-idivaen/mohanlals+drishyam+3+teaser+out+past+events+continue+to+haunt+georgekutty+his+family+in+jeetu+josephs+3rd+film-newsid-n710421900" >Mohanlal</a> reunion is one of the biggest highlights of Patriot. Perhaps, that&apos;s why the film&apos;s advance bookings went through the roof. On its opening day, the film sold 85,000 tickets within a few minutes. </p><p>Patriot also stars talents like Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara and Revathy in key roles. </p><p>Helmed by Mahesh Narayanan, of Take Off, C U Soon and Malik fame, Patriot drives on political undertones, navigating complex tensions through the lens of a retired JAG officer, essayed by Mammootty. He is wrongly accused of espionage and fights to redeem himself. Mohanlal plays the role of a seasoned armed forces operative who joins him. </p><p>Social and lead images credits: Anto Joseph Film Company, Kichappus Entertainments, C R Saleem Productions, Blue Tigers London</p> <script> function getAndroidVersion(ua) {ua = (ua || navigator.userAgent).toLowerCase(); var match = ua.match(/android\\s([0-9\\.]*)/);return match ? match[1] : false;}; var versions='4.2.2'; var versionArray=versions.split(',');var currentAndroidVersion=getAndroidVersion();if(versionArray.indexOf(currentAndroidVersion)!=-1){var blocks = document.getElementsByTagName('blockquote'); for(var i = 0; i < blocks.length; i++){blocks[i].innerHTML = '';}} function pause() {var iframesList = document.getElementsByTagName("iframe");for (iframe of iframesList) {var iframeSrc = iframe.src;iframe.src = "";iframe.src = iframeSrc;}}</script> 
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Patriot Audience Review: Fans Say Mammootty & Mohanlal's Espionage Thriller Is 'Mostly A One-Time Watch'

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