Mahesh Narayanan’s Patriot hit theatres on May 1 amid massive anticipation, largely due to the on-screen reunion of Malayalam superstars Mammootty and Mohanlal. The film was expected to emerge as a major blockbuster, but upon release, it opened to mixed reviews from both fans and critics.

Mahesh Narayanan on criticism towards Mohanlal's character

Even as the film continues to register decent box-office numbers, Mahesh Narayanan has now addressed some of the criticism surrounding the film.