However, a section of social media users pointed out how the movie's shows got cancelled due to low audience occupancy. Amid this, early reviews of Martin have gone viral on social media. A poster of Martin | Image: XWhat are watchers saying about Martin? According to the first reviews trending on X, Martin is a good blend of action and entertainment, with an emotional storyline tying it all together. Dhruva Sarja's look and the action of the film have already been compared with KGF and now with its release, all eyes are set on whether the film will deliver what it promises. Going by early reviews, Martin has failed to impress and has been dubbed a "mediocre film". A poster of Martin | Image: XSharing their review of Martin, a social media user wrote, "Waste of time. Best avoided." Another one commented, "Don't compare it with KGF. Yash is boss. Martin movie is awful." "Its not the best Kannada movie after KGF," wrote an Instagram user. About Martin movie The movie's ensemble cast also includes Vaibhavi Shandilya, whose chemistry with Dhruva Sarja is one of the highlights of the movie. It is directed by AP Arjun. On the day of the film's release, a few reports surfaced that suggested that Martin's early morning shows were cancelled due to low occupancy in some parts of Karnataka. A poster of Martin | Image: XAccording to a report in 123 Telugu, many early morning shows of Martin across Karnataka, AP, TS, and other regions were cancelled due to issues with distributors. The exact reason remains unclear, leaving audiences who had booked tickets disappointed. The 8 AM and 9 AM shows were cancelled, and an official statement from the team is still awaited. The movie also features Anveshi Jain, Sukrutha Wagle, Achyuth Kumar and Nikitin Dheer in key roles. It is also being released in Telugu, with songs composed by Mani Sharma and the score by Ravi Basrur.