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Movie Name: Chatha Pacha
Directed by: Adhvaith Nayar
Starring: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, Ishan Shoukath
Genre: Action, Drama, Sport, Comedy
Release Date: January 22, 2026
Language: Malayalam
Production company: Reel World Entertainment
Running Time: 134 Minutes
Rating:
Budget: ₹- Crore
Misfits in Fort Kochi unite to create a wrestling group, facing internal rivalries and funny fights as they grow to tackle greater obstacles
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies – Overview
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is a 2026 Indian Malayalam-language action-comedy film based on WWE directed by Adhvaith Nayar and produced by Shihan Shoukath and Ritesh S. Ramakrishnan under the banner of Reel World Entertainment. The film features Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in lead roles, along with Siddique and Lakshmi Menon in supporting roles. The music is composed by Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, with cinematography by Anend C. Chandran and editing by Praveen Prabhakar.
The film was officially announced in March 2025. Principal photography began in June 2025 and concluded on 8 November 2025. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on 22 January 2026.
The film marks the Malayalam debut of Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy as music composers with lyrics penned by Vinayak Sasikumar and background score by Mujeeb Majeed. T-Series acquired the music rights of the film.
The project was officially announced on 9 March 2025. Makers revealed the first look on 24 August 2025 on Arjun Ashokan’s birthday. The film’s teaser was released on 1 November 2025.
Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is scheduled for release in 22 January 2026.
Movie Trailer:
Movie Review:
An interesting premise undercut by an uneven screenplay.
Adhvaith Nayar’s Chatha Pacha is a film with its share of ups and downs. There are portions that are highly entertaining, followed by stretches where the narrative seems to jump all over the place. While the decision to limit the personal interactions between the two lead characters is understandable—given the chosen premise and central conflict—those interactions could have been developed more effectively.
The basic storyline itself is not new, but the incorporation of costume wrestling into the narrative adds an interesting dimension. However, it is not the high voltage WWE inspired film that was promised. Adhvaith Nayar’s story was developed into a screenplay by Sanoop Thykoodam.
To begin with, there is little to complain about when it comes to the performances, music (by Shankar-Ehsaan Loy), stunt sequences, and cinematography (by Anend C Chandran). The primary issue lies in the coherence of the screenplay. It works exceptionally well in certain areas, such as the build-up to the tournament and the evolution of the people involved.
Where the film falters is in the storyline involving Arjun Ashokan’s Savio and Roshan Mathew’s Vetri. There are a few scenes that successfully convey the depth of their bond, but there is a noticeable lack of emotional weight in the latter half of the film. The audience never truly get to see Vetri as a complete person—only brief outbursts that portray him as a petulant, depressed man with anger issues, revealing just one side of his character.
Similarly, Savio is portrayed as a man trying to raise his brother’s daughter well and keep on the right path by doing what he knows best. However, according to Vetri, Savio was not a pure do-gooder in the past. This aspect of Savio’s character is merely stated, (if you discount the introduction from when they are just children) and never shown, making it difficult to fully grasp their shared history.
This becomes a problem because it feels as though the writer has envisioned an extensive backstory filled with significant past events and emotional build-up, but much of it never translates to the screen. Towards the end, one of the villains is dragged into the arena, and honestly, it feels disconnected from how the film arrives at that conclusion.
Vishak Nair is effective as Cherian and clearly has the ability to play a convincing antagonist. Roshan Mathew has his moments, as does Arjun Ashokan. Ishan Shoukath works well as the adorable, star-struck younger brother.
And, of course, there is a major cameo. It didn’t have to be him, but it certainly serves as an added bonus.
Movie Songs:
Song Title: Chatha Pacha Title Track
Lyricist: Vinayak Sasikumar, Fejo
Music Composer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Fejo
Song Title: Naattile Rowdies
Lyricist: Vinayak Sasikumar
Music Composer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Singers: Benny Dayal
Song Title: Nenjile
Lyricist: Vinayak Sasikumar
Music Composer: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Singers: Shankar Mahadevan, Vijay Yesudas, Anoop Sankar
