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Patriot

Name: Patriot
Director: Mahesh Narayanan
Released: 2026
Duration: 177 min

Representation Score

4.7/10

Fair

2026

Director

Mahesh Narayanan

Runtime

177 minutes

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Patriot presents a bold critique of state power through an all-South Asian ensemble, ensuring characters of color dominate positions of authority. Women are not sidelined; they lead ministries, practice law, and ignite the central conflict against corrupt male officials. The film’s cultural stance is sharply anti-establishment, treating patriotism as secondary to exposing systemic abuse. This perspective elevates individual conscience over institutional loyalty, offering a refreshing narrative for political thrillers. However, the story overlooks LGBTQ+ identities and disability representation entirely. Its diversity remains confined to South Asian experiences, missing opportunities for broader inclusion despite its strong gender and racial dynamics.

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Category Breakdown

Does Patriot have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

No LGBTQ+ characters appear or are identified. The narrative centers on a heterosexual marriage and political conspiracies, omitting same-sex relationships and non-binary identities entirely.

How does Patriot portray gender?

Good

Women hold high-ranking government roles, including a central minister and a defense minister. Nayanthara plays a lawyer, while Revathi portrays a powerful politician who drives the central conflict against male officials.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Patriot?

Good

The film features an all-Indian cast with South Asian names and cultural context. Characters of color occupy all positions of power, from scientists to military officers and government ministers, avoiding white-centric leadership tropes.

How does Patriot represent religion and culture?

Excellent

The plot exposes government surveillance and political corruption as systemic evils. It frames state institutions as oppressive and prioritizes individual whistleblowing over patriotism, depicting the government as the primary antagonist.

Does Patriot include disability representation?

Minimal

No characters with physical or mental disabilities are mentioned. The narrative relies on able-bodied actors in roles involving espionage, military service, and political leadership, leaving disability representation absent.

Present on Screen

Women occupy powerful roles as ministers and lawyers driving the plot.
The narrative critiques government corruption and surveillance as systemic failures.
An all-Indian cast holds all major positions of authority and expertise.

Limited or Absent

No LGBTQ+ characters or relationships are present in the story.
The film lacks representation of characters with disabilities.
Diversity is limited to South Asian identities without broader global inclusion.

Official Synopsis

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.

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