If there’s anything Malayalam movie audiences are certain about regarding director Mahesh Narayanan’s Patriot at the moment, it’s that the film won’t follow the obsolete formulas and worn-out templates usually adopted by filmmakers when crafting multi-starrers. Despite marking the on-screen reunion of superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty in central roles after 17 years since Joshiy’s Twenty:20 (2008), audiences are confident that the movie won’t be just another star vehicle.

From its promotional materials, it’s also evident that Patriot will be the industry’s biggest spy thriller yet.…