Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies

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Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies
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Directed byAdhvaith Nayar
Screenplay bySanoop Thykoodam
Story byAdhvaith Nayar
Produced by
  • Shihan Shoukath
  • Ritesh S Ramakrishnan
Starring
CinematographyAnend C Chandran
Edited byPraveen Prabhakar
Music bySongs:
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Score:
Mujeeb Majeed
Production
company
Reel World Entertainment
Distributed byWayfarer Films
Release date
  • January 2026 (2026-01)
CountryIndia
LanguageMalayalam

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies [1] is an upcoming Indian Malayalam-language action-comedy film 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, [2] 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. [3]

Contents

The film was officially announced in March 2025. [4] Principal photography began in June 2025 and concluded on 8 November 2025. [5] The film is scheduled for theatrical release in January 2026. [6]

Cast

Production

Development

The film was developed by creative producer Shihan Shoukath along with producers Ritesh S. Ramakrishnan and Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan under the banner of Reel World Entertainment. [9] Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies marks the directorial debut of Adhvaith Nayar, who has previously collaborated as an assistant director with notable filmmakers such as Jeethu Joseph, Rajeev Ravi, and Mohanlal. [10] [11]

The movie was announced in March 2025 with Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in the lead roles. [12] The screenplay and dialogues for the film was written by Sanoop Thykoodam. The technical crew includes Anend C. Chandran as the cinematographer. [13] Praveen Prabhakar served as the editor, Sunil Das as the production designer, and Kalai Kingson as the action choreographer. [14]

Filming

Principal photography for Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies commenced in June 2025. Filming was wrapped on 8 November 2025. [15] [16]

Music

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. [17] T-Series acquired the music rights of the film. [18]

Marketing

The project was officially announced on 9 March 2025. [10] Makers revealed the first look on 24 August 2025 on Arjun Ashokan's birthday. [19] The film's teaser was released on 1 November 2025. [20]

Release

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is scheduled for release in January 2026 and is expected to reach theaters across India.

Distribution

Dharma Productions acquired the theatrical distribution rights for Northern India, marking its first-ever association with a Malayalam film. Mythri Movie Makers secured the rights for Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, while Dulquer Salmaan's Wayfarer Films obtained the Kerala distribution rights. PVR Inox Pictures acquired the rights for Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, and The Plot Pictures holds the overseas distribution rights. [21] [22] [23]

References

  1. ↑ "Chatha Pacha: Roshan Mathew's WWE-inspired Malayalam wrestling film begins". India Today . Archived from the original on 9 July 2025. Retrieved 13 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "India's Biggest Banners Power the Rise of 'Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies'". Press Trust of India . Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  3. ↑ "Chatha Pacha teaser packs much more than a punch". Cinema Express . Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  4. ↑ "Chatha Pacha: Ring of Rowdies' – A WWE-Inspired Spectacle To Shake Up Malayalam Cinema". News18 . Archived from the original on 8 March 2025. Retrieved 8 March 2025.
  5. ↑ "Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies wraps up filming". Indian Express . Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  6. ↑ "Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies' becomes a Pan-India event as Dharma, Mythri, PVR INOX, Wayfarer Films and T-Series come on board". Bollywood Hungama . Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  7. ↑ "Roshan Mathew's WWE-Themed Malayalam Film 'Chatha Pacha: The Ring Of Rowdies' Sets For Global Release - DEETS". Zee News . Archived from the original on 4 August 2025. Retrieved 4 August 2025.
  8. ↑ "Emirati influencer Khalid Al Ameri joins Malayalam cinema debut with action-packed 'Chatha Pacha'". Gulf News . Archived from the original on 15 July 2025. Retrieved 13 July 2025.
  9. ↑ "'Chatha Pacha': Wrestling-Based Malayalam Film Completes Shoot". The Hollywood Reporter . Archived from the original on 12 November 2025. Retrieved 10 November 2025.
  10. 1 2 "Mohanlal's kin to direct 'Chatha Pacha – Ring of Rowdies'; Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy to make Malayalam debut". The Times of India. 11 March 2025. ISSN   0971-8257 . Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  11. ↑ "Adhvaith Nayar | Writer, Second Unit Director or Assistant Director, Director". IMDb. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  12. ↑ Radhakrishnan, Manjusha (13 July 2025). "Emirati influencer Khalid Al Ameri joins Malayalam cinema debut with action-packed 'Chatha Pacha'". Gulf News: Latest UAE news, Dubai news, Business, travel news, Dubai Gold rate, prayer time, cinema. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  13. ↑ Features, C. E. (27 May 2025). "Anend C Chandran onboard Chatha Pacha as cinematographer". Cinema Express. Retrieved 12 August 2025.
  14. ↑ Features, C. E. (7 November 2025). "Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies wraps up filming". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 11 November 2025.
  15. ↑ Entertainment, ABP Live (14 March 2025). "Malayalam Cinema Meets WWE Action In 'Chatha Pacha: Ring Of Rowdies'". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 9 April 2025.
  16. ↑ "Chatha Pacha teaser: Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew give a peek of 'mass' action from the ring, confirms January 2026 release". OTTPlay. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  17. ↑ "Arjun Ashokan's 'Chatha Pacha: The Ring Of Rowdies' Begins Shoot | Filmfare.com". www.filmfare.com. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  18. ↑ Mallick, Gyanisha (1 September 2025). "T-Series Joins Hands with Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy for Grand Malayalam Debut in Chatha Pacha". www.thehansindia.com. Retrieved 1 September 2025.
  19. ↑ "'Chatha Pacha': Arjun Ashokan's Wrestler Introduced as Loco Lobo". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 26 August 2025.
  20. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (1 November 2025). "Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan's High-Octane Indian Wrestling Spectacle 'Chatha Pacha' Unveils Teaser (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 1 November 2025.
  21. ↑ Ramachandran, Naman (4 August 2025). "WWE Wrestling-Themed Indian Film 'Chatha Pacha' Secures Global Deal With the Plot Pictures for Release in 100+ Countries (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  22. ↑ Fb; Tw; Linkdin; Whatsapp; Us, GNFollow. "'ചത്താ പച്ച'യ്ക്കൊപ്പം കൈകോർത്ത് ദുൽഖർ സൽമാന്റെ വേഫെറർ ഫിലിംസ്". Asianet News Malayalam (in Malayalam). Retrieved 13 October 2025.
  23. ↑ "'Chatha Pacha' Teaser: Roshan Mathew, Arjun Ashokan Star In Madcap WWE-Style Comedy". The Hollywood Reporter India. Retrieved 3 November 2025.
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