Chatha Pacha: Mammootty to play wrestling coach in Arjun Ashokan’s film; more than a cameo?

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies: Online reports have confirmed that Mammootty would indeed be featuring in Arjun Ashokan's movie as a wrestling coach. It is speculated to be more than just a cameo.

Mammootty, Arjun Ashokan

Ever since Malayalam megastar Mammootty returned to the limelight after being on a break for seven months, all his pending projects have found a renewed life. Apart from Patriot with Mahesh Narayanan and Kalamkaval, Mammootty is also rumoured to play a cameo role in Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies with young actors Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew. Now, online reports have confirmed that Mammootty would indeed be featuring in the movie, and that too as a wrestling coach. From his role to the speculated shoot duration, here’s everything we know about the exciting update.

Mammootty’s role in Chatha Pacha revealed!

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is an upcoming Malayalam film, which revolves around a wrestling club in Fort Kochi. Debutant Adhvaith Nayar is directing the film, starring Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew along with Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath. Malayalam news websites claim that Mammootty too would appear in the movie, as a wrestling coach. Mammootty's character would be introduced at a crucial juncture in the plot. Though initially it was stated that the Bramayugam actor would be seen in a cameo, these reports say that Mammootty would be playing a significant role that would require him to shoot for five days. However, the team of Chatha Pacha has not confirmed Mammootty’s role but an official update is expected soon.

When will Mammootty join Chatha Pacha set?

Mammootty is currently on the sets of Mahesh Narayanan's Patriot, which also features Mohanlal in a key role. After completing the shooting schedule in Hyderabad, the actor left for Dubai. He will next join the UK schedule of the Mahesh Narayanan film. The megastar would then return to Kerala, and would join the Chatha Pacha team. The rest of the Chatha Pacha shooting has been completed, and once Mammootty's portions are all done, it would be a wrap for the Arjun Ashokan starrer.

Chatha Pacha, which promises to be an action comedy entertainer, also has Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy on board for the music, marking their first foray into Malayalam cinema. On the other hand, Mammootty's Patriot is eying a Vishu 2026 release.

FAQs

Q. Is Chatha Pacha based on a true story?

A. The makers are yet to reveal the entire plot of the Chatha Pacha. It's. however, based on a group of misfits, who inspired by WWE, decides to start a wrestling club in Fort Kochi.

Q. How is the director of Chatha Pacha related to Mohanlal?

A. Adhvaith Nayar is Mohanlal's nephew. He had also assisted in Jeethu Joseph and Mohanlal's 12th Man which is streaming on JioHotstar, accessible via OTTplay Premium.

Q. Who is the heroine of Chatha Pacha?

A. As of now, the makers have only listed social media influencer and vlogger Lakshmi Menon, who featured in the recent Ronth as part of the cast.

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