Chatha
Pacha
Overseas
Review:
The
Malayalam
action
film
Chatha
Pacha:
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
began
its
international
journey
with
select
overseas
premiere
shows
ahead
of
its
global
theatrical
release
on
January
22,
2026.
While
the
film
opened
in
cinemas
worldwide
on
Thursday,
early
screenings
in
key
international
markets
gave
overseas
audiences
their
first
look
at
the
multi-starrer,
prompting
initial
reactions
online.
According
to
release
plans,
the
Gulf
premiere
shows
were
held
late
on
Tuesday,
January
20,
2026.
This
was
followed
by
premiere
screenings
in
the
United
States
just
hours
before
the
film’s
wider
release
across
India
and
other
territories.
As
is
often
the
case
with
overseas
premieres,
viewers
who
attended
these
early
shows
took
to
social
media
platforms,
particularly
X
(formerly
Twitter),
to
share
their
immediate
impressions.
Some
initial
feedback
from
overseas
screenings
is
shared
below.
#ChathaPacha
Slow testing initial portion as they set up the characters and premise. But once the wrestling kicks in, its pure adrenaline until the interval block. The second half however dips into generic drama and relies on the megastar cameo for the big save.
The cast has… pic.twitter.com/PkSUnXXcMI
— Mama Miyan (@mamaNmiyan) January 21, 2026 “>
Several
posts
began
appearing
online
soon
after
the
screenings
concluded,
indicating
early
discussion
among
sections
of
the
overseas
audience.
However,
these
responses
largely
remained
brief
in
nature,
reflecting
first
impressions
rather
than
detailed
evaluations.
Chatha
Pacha
Overview
Directed
by
Adhvaith
Nayar,
Chatha
Pacha
is
positioned
as
an
action-driven
narrative
set
in
Fort
Kochi.
The
story
revolves
around
a
group
of
former
convicts
who
come
together
to
form
a
wrestling
club,
a
decision
that
draws
them
into
escalating
rivalries
and
confrontations
with
the
law.
The
backdrop
of
professional
wrestling,
inspired
by
the
world
of
WWE-style
spectacle,
forms
a
central
thematic
element
of
the
film.
The
ensemble
cast
includes
Arjun
Ashokan,
Roshan
Mathew,
Vishak
Nair,
and
Ishan
Shoukath
in
lead
roles,
with
supporting
performances
from
Siddique,
Milan
Mathew,
and
Lakshmi
Menon.
The
film’s
technical
crew
includes
cinematographer
Anend
C.
Chandran
and
editor
Praveen
Prabhakar,
while
the
music
has
been
composed
by
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy.
From
a
distribution
standpoint,
Chatha
Pacha
marks
a
notable
collaboration
across
regions.
Dharma
Productions
has
acquired
the
theatrical
rights
for
Northern
India,
representing
its
first
association
with
a
Malayalam
film.
Mythri
Movie
Makers
is
handling
Andhra
Pradesh
and
Telangana,
while
Wayfarer
Films
holds
the
Kerala
distribution
rights.
PVR
Inox
Pictures
has
secured
Tamil
Nadu
and
Karnataka,
and
overseas
distribution
is
being
managed
by
The
Plot
Pictures.
As
the
film
begins
its
first
day
in
theatres
worldwide,
clearer
audience
feedback
from
both
overseas
and
domestic
markets
is
expected
to
emerge
in
the
coming
hours
and
days.
For
now,
Chatha
Pacha:
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
has
made
its
initial
impact
abroad
through
early
premieres,
setting
the
stage
for
broader
discussions
following
its
full
release.