Mohanlal and Mammootty after several years and directs Mahesh Narayanan. Although expectations were high and people were expecting mass moments to happen in the actioner, most of them were disappointed, as critics were also targeting Mohanlal’s character in the film.Mohanlal opens up about ‘Patriot’ criticismIn an interview with Galatta Plus, Mohanlal said that he was very shocked when he heard the story for the first time. He explained that this was the main reason he agreed to take the position.He said, “There are mixed reactions for the film. But I liked the film. Often, people evaluate a film by separating the character from the actor, and there’s nothing we can do about it.When I was told the story of this film, it seemed like a different experience. That’s why I agreed to do it.”Mohanlal also opened up about the unpredictable nature of cinema. He said that an actor cannot predict how a film will perform commercially.“When we make a film, it’s impossible to predict how successful it will be. It’s like a mysterious formula. However, I approach every film with full love and trust. That’s my job and also my social responsibility.”When a character comes to me, my duty is to do it with 100 percent honesty.’He added that it is impossible to predict commercial success and box office numbers, even for blockbusters.Mohanlal shares his thoughts on ‘Drishyam 3’The actor cited ‘Drishyam’ as an example and said no one had predicted his extraordinary success.“We cannot predict a film’s commercial success or box office collection. Even in the case of Drishyam, no one knew it would be such a big hit.Especially when doing a film like Drishyam 3, I prefer to focus only on the character rather than thinking about its financial aspects.”Mohanlal added, “Georgekutty and his family are something that audiences across the world are eagerly waiting to see. That’s why we cannot take these characters lightly. We have to approach this film with great seriousness and sincerity.Making money is another matter, but the most important thing is the honesty we maintain towards the film. The script turned out very well.”Fahadh Faasils performance also receives mixed reviewsMeanwhile, Fahadh Faasil’s performance in Patriot also received mixed response from the audience.Responding to the critics, Mahesh Narayanan defended the actor and explained the emotional background of the character.In an interview to Movie World Media, Mahesh Narayanan said, “Fahadh has played the character in his own way. The character is portrayed as someone who has a troubled childhood. Fahadh is not a typical villain. There is a reason why he has become. You cannot set a fixed scale to measure a performance. Fahadh has acted very honestly. People believe that he can be flawed.“With ‘Patriot’ receiving mixed reports, all eyes are now on Mohanlal’s ‘Drishyam 3’, which is set to hit the screens on May 21.
