Updated On: 02 January, 2026 05:48 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Chatha Pacha taps into the raw and visceral world of Kerala’s wrestling culture. In a film that celebrates strength, authority, and mass appeal, Mammootty’s presence feels just right

Mammootty to appear in Chatha Pacha
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Reel World Entertainment’s wrestling-infused action entertainer Chatha Pacha has officially locked January 22, 2026, as its theatrical release date, setting the tone for how Malayalam cinema begins the year. Loud, kinetic, and bursting with charisma, Chatha Pacha is all set to storm theatres.
The film taps into the raw and visceral world of Kerala’s wrestling culture, drawing from the colourful chaos of Fort Kochi. Backed by creative producer Shihan Shoukath, with producers Ritesh & Ramesh S. Ramakrishnan and Shoukath Ali, the film marks the directorial debut of Adhvaith Nayar. It unfolds a world of bravado, brotherhood, rivalry, and humour, shaped by sweat, spectacle, and street-smart swagger.