Dubai: Every Malayali worth their salt has picked a side at some point when asked: Are you a ' Lalettan' fan or a 'Mammooka' loyalist? There’s no neutral ground here. And honestly, there never has been between South Indian icons Mohanlal and Mammootty. If you’re Team Lalettan, you’ll argue he’s the effortless one — the cool guy who doesn’t take himself too seriously, who can slip into a role like it’s second nature and still make it look easy. There’s a looseness to him, a lived-in charm that makes even the biggest scenes feel casual. If you’re Team Mammooka, you’ll tell me it’s about control. Precision. That sharp self-awareness that sometimes borders on arrogance, but in the best way. Because Mammootty knows exactly what he brings to the table, and he owns it. Every frame, every line, calibrated. Both are absolute powerhouses and which is why Patriot feels like such a moment. Because for decades, this “Mammootty vs Mohanlal” debate has been part of growing up Malayali.…