Patriot Movie Review
1 May 2026
What we know
When a Malayali DRW analyst tries to expose a corrupt regional politician from Kerala and his malpractices regarding spyware, he goes on the run, becomes a vlogger, and must clear his name of the false allegations levelled against him.
Cast and crew
MammoottyDr. Daniel James
MohanlalCol. Rahim Naik
Fahadh FaasilShakthi Sundaram
Kunchacko BobanMichael Devassy
NayantharaAdv. Lathika
RevathiCM Nalini Ramakrishnan
Zarin ShihabAyisha Iqbal
Rajiv MenonJ.P. Sundaram
Darshana RajendranJyothi Kurian
Prakash BelawadiSreedharan
Sanal AmanAhmed
Jinu JosephRaghu Where to watch in India
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Patriot movie review: what critics say (9)
What critics say Critics are divided: 1 of 7 rated critics gave it 3.5 or more. Praised: the performances. Criticised: the script.
Patriot movie review: Mammootty delivers a charismatic performance in this layered thriller, blending intensity, style, and sharp storytelling for a compelling watch.
Read the full reviewMammootty and Mohanlal deliver a masterclass in acting in director Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot, a cyber thriller which explores power, politics and the people.
Read the full reviewMalayalam film Patriot’s biggest USP is undoubtedly the reunion of Mohanlal and Mammootty Despite a few flaws, the film runs high on the back of the reunion
Read the full reviewPatriot Movie Review: Mahesh Narayanan delivers a potent tale of misused surveillance that stumbles in the latter half
Read the full reviewMahesh Narayanan's Patriot is a cerebral spy thriller that delves into the weaponisation of digital surveillance against civilians and the targeting of whistleblowers, featuring Mammootty, Mohanlal, and Fahadh Faasil.
Read the full reviewMohanlal and Mammootty are tools for a socio-political endeavour in Mahesh Narayanan’s ‘Patriot’, which doesn’t engage in star service
Read the full reviewWith intelligent writing and a grounded vision, it is spy cinema done right — minor shortcomings and all.
Read the full reviewWhile this is a commendable approach, Mahesh's script ultimately falls flat, with mediocre writing throughout that fails to elevate Patriot to its true potential.
Read the full reviewWhat will happen if a government decides to install spyware into your phone? This is the scary and pressing question that the latest Malayalam release 'Patriot' addresses.
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Questions
Is Patriot worth watching?
Critics rate it mixed: 2.9 out of 5, with 5 of 7 critics recommending it.
When did Patriot release?
1 May 2026.
Who is in the cast of Patriot?
Mammootty, Mohanlal, Fahadh Faasil, Kunchacko Boban, Nayanthara, Revathi, Zarin Shihab, Rajiv Menon.
Who directs Patriot?
Mahesh Narayanan.
What do critics say about Patriot?
9 critic reviews are on this page, with a Critic Score of 2.9 out of 5. Each one shows the critic, a short excerpt and a link to the full review.