Chatha Pacha director Adhvaith Nayar on why Jeethu Joseph says don't assist more than 2 films

Before Chatha Pacha, Adhvaith Nayar had started off as an assistant director, assisting ace filmmakers such as Jeethu Joseph and Geetu Mohandas. He shared Jeethu Joseph's advice to his team...

Mohanlal, Adhvaith Nayar, Jeethu Joseph

Filmmaker Adhvaith Nayar marks his debut directorial venture with the latest Malayalam film Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, which released in theatres on January 22, 2026. Before Chatha Pacha, the young director had started off as an assistant director, assisting ace filmmakers such as Jeethu Joseph, Geetu Mohandas and Rajeev Ravi. In a recent interview with Galatta Plus, Adhvaith Nayar explains why Jeethu Joseph advises his team not to assist more than two films.

What Chatha Pacha director said about Jeethu Joseph’s advice

Chatha Pacha director Adhvaith Nayar had assisted director Jeethu Joseph on his 2022 film 12th Man, which starred Mohanlal in the lead role.

“Jeethu sir always tells his direction team - don't assist more than two films,” Adhvaith said during the interview. When he was asked why the senior filmmaker said so, Adhvaith said that he did not explain further.

“I think what Jeethu sir meant was when you are working as an assistant director on set, I don't think we have that much space to work on the creative side of it. You're just handling things. It becomes more of a managerial job,” he remarked.

Adhvaith further pointed out he, as a filmmaker, got to learn much more as an assistant director when he was in post-production, citing examples of Geetu Mohandas’ movie Moothon which had a very long post-production period.

On the other hand, Jeethu Joseph's next film is Valathu Vasathe Kallan, releasing a week after Chatha Pacha on January 30. But the director's most-awaited project is Drishyam 3 with Mohanlal.

What’s Chatha Pacha about

Adhvaith’s film Chatha Pacha revolves around a bunch of youngsters who set up an underground wrestling club in Fort Kochi. With a vibrant cast and action-packed sequences, the film promises to be a fun watch. The premiere of Chatha Pacha was held recently, which saw a good reception.

The film features actors Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in the lead roles, along with child artiste Vedhika Sreekumar, Siddique and Lena. The film also boasts star cameos, including that of Mammootty.

Also read: Chatha Pacha’s ‘little’ star Vedhika’s ‘Manju Warrier’ reel helped fetch her role in WWE wrestling-inspired film

Chatha Pacha movie FAQs

Q. What is Chatha Pacha release date?

A. The Chatha Pacha movie was released in theatres worldwide on January 22, 2026.

Q. Who are the cast members of Chatha Pacha?

A. The cast members of Chatha Pacha include actors Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath in the lead roles, along with child artiste Vedhika Sreekumar, Siddique and Lena

Q. Who is Chatha Pacha's director?

A. Debutant filmmaker Adhvaith Nayar is the director of Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies.

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