Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies Malayalam Movie

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies is a 2026 Indian movie directed by Adhvaith Nayar starring Arjun Asokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair and Ishan Shoukath. The feature film is produced by Shihan Shoukath, Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Sunil Singh and George Sebastian and the music composed by Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.

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Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies follows a group of misfits who form a wrestling club in Fort Kochi. With rivalries and hilarious battles, they face bigger challenges, turning the fight into a comedy of action, heart, and survival.

Language: Malayalam
Director: Adhvaith Nayar

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CRITICAL RESPONSE

Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies has received a mixed critical reception, with most reviewers agreeing that the film excels in style, nostalgia, and wrestling choreography, but struggles to deliver a compelling emotional narrative. Critics widely praise director Advaith Nayar’s recreation of WWE-style spectacle—the flamboyant ring personas, choreographed bouts, and vibrant visuals successfully tap into 90s–2000s childhood nostalgia. Performances by Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew are largely appreciated for their physical commitment and sincerity, while the ensemble energy keeps the film watchable. However, the consensus criticism centres on the screenplay and emotional depth. Several reviewers note that the film lacks a strong dramatic hook, with underwritten characters and a predictable, uneven narrative preventing it from rising beyond surface-level excitement. While some outlets commend the memorable characters and consistent entertainment value, others feel the film “plays it safe,” settling for spectacle over substance. Overall, the film is seen as an engaging tribute to wrestling fandom that falls short of becoming a fully satisfying drama.

Verdict:

A stylish, WWE-inspired wrestling film that delivers nostalgia and action in abundance, but ultimately stumbles due to a thin, emotionally underpowered story—making it entertaining in parts, yet forgettable as a complete cinematic experience.

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Cast & Crew Details:

	Arjun Asokan	Savio "Loco Lobo"
	Roshan Mathew	Vetri
	Vishak Nair	Cherian
	Ishan Shoukath	Little
	Pooja Mohanraj
	Carmen S Mathew
	Mammootty

Director: Adhvaith Nayar
Producers: Shihan Shoukath, Ramesh Ramakrishnan, Sunil Singh, George Sebastian, Ritesh Ramakrishnan
Production Company: Reel World Entertainment
Music Director: Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy
Background Music Composer: Mujeeb Majeed
Song Lyrics Writer: Vinayak Sasikumar
Sound Designers: Sankaran A S, K C Sidharthan
Cinematographer: Anend C Chandran
Editor: Praveen Prabhakaran
Art Designer: Sunil Das
Screenplay Writer: Sanoop Thykoodam
Dialogue Writer: Sanoop Thykoodam
Original Story Writer: Adhvaith Nayar
Action Choregrapher: Kalai Kingson