Chatha Pacha - The film's specific release date was not earlier disclosed, despite the producers' confirmation that it will be released in January 2026. They have now released a date.

Last Updated: 05.43 PM, Jan 02, 2026
Since the teaser and posters for the upcoming Malayalam movie Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies were released, moviegoers have been eagerly awaiting to witness it on big screen. The film's specific release date was not earlier disclosed, despite the producers' confirmation that it will be released in January 2026. They have now released a new poster and a date.
The eagerly anticipated January 2 release date of the movie has now been confirmed. Fans of Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair, the main actors in Chatha Pacha, are thrilled about this since it puts them in roles they have never played in local wrestling contests. To the delight of fans who have been waiting for any news on the film, the character posters for these people were just revealed. In the upcoming days, a trailer is anticipated.
No other Malayalam movie has been scheduled for release on the same day as of yet. Joju George's Valathu Vashathe Kallan and Nikhila Vimal's Pennu Case are two more January 2026 releases.
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Online reports claim that Malayalam megastar Mammootty is making a brief appearance in Chatha Pacha as a wrestling instructor. The movie, which is purportedly based on WWE, will be concurrently launched in theatres worldwide in Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Hindi. Siddique, Manoj K Jayan, Lakshmi Menon, Raffi, Thesni Khan, Muthumani, and Zarin Shihab are also featured. Mohanlal's nephew Adhvaith Nayar is the director of Chatha Pacha.
A wrestling ring, which looks to be in a basement, is shown in the action-packed movie's sneak peek. The fight night is being attended by enormous crowds. Shots of Vishak Nair, Ishan Shoukath, and Roshan Mathew preparing for the match are shown, despite Arjun Ashokan's claim that the locals had so far made fun of them. The BGM then picks up and unleashes strong blows as the action moves to the ring. Vishak Nair's wicked "uyoo mass" comment marks the end of the teaser.
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.