Expanding
its
presence
in
large
scale
regional
cinema,
Shemaroo
Entertainment
has
partnered
with
producer
Shihan
Shoukath
to
distribute
and
present
the
Malayalam
film
Chatha
Pacha
–
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
across
India
and
international
markets.
Slated
for
a
theatrical
release
on
22nd
January
2026,
the
film
promises
a
loud,
exhilarating,
and
emotionally
charged
experience
unlike
anything
Malayalam
cinema
has
attempted
before.
This
groundbreaking
film
marks
the
industry’s
first-ever
WWE-style
sports
entertainment
spectacle.
Nishith
Varshneya,
Head
–
International
Business
&
India,
Digital
Syndication,
Shemaroo
Entertainment,
commented
on
the
collaboration,
“Chatha
Pacha
–
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
has
that
unique
wow
factor,
and
we
are
thrilled
to
bring
to
audiences
in
India
and
globally
this
much-anticipated
film
of
2026.
It
is
fearless
in
its
concept,
unapologetically
massy,
yet
deeply
rooted
in
emotion.
With
a
bold
pan-Indian
sensibility,
the
film
will
appeal
to
audiences
far
beyond
linguistic
boundaries.
At
Shemaroo
Entertainment,
we
are
always
excited
to
share
stories
that
has
universal
appeal
and
push
cinematic
boundaries
while
remaining
audience-first.”
Producer
of
the
film
Shihan
Shoukath
said,
“Chatha
Pacha
–
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
is
a
film
born
from
passion
and
ambition.
We
wanted
to
create
something
Malayalam
cinema
has
never
seen,
a
sports-entertainment
spectacle
that
doesn’t
compromise
on
storytelling.
Partnering
with
Shemaroo
Entertainment
gives
the
film
the
reach
and
backing
it
truly
deserves.
They
understand
scale,
they
understand
audiences,
and
most
importantly,
they
believe
in
the
uniqueness
of
this
story.
This
collaboration
strengthens
our
confidence
in
taking
Chatha
Pacha
to
viewers
across
markets
and
cultures.”
The
film
is
directed
by
Adhvaith
Nayar,
the
nephew
of
veteran
actor
Mohanlal
and
a
protege
of
cinematic
icons
like
Jeethu
Joseph
and
Rajeev
Ravi.
“I
have
grown
up
surrounded
by
the
magic
of
Malayalam
cinema.
But
with
Chatha
Pacha
–
The
Ring
of
Rowdies,
I
wanted
to
push
boundaries.
The
film
follows
a
group
of
ex-convicts
who
come
together
to
form
an
underground
wrestling
club.
It
combines
WWE-style
adrenaline
with
deeply
human
stories
of
brotherhood
and
second
chances.
It
is
about
individuals
who
have
been
discounted
by
society,
reclaiming
their
dignity
and
their
own
sense
of
self.
The
wrestling
ring
serves
as
a
metaphorical
battleground
where
all
the
forces
that
define
our
lives-
survival,
pride,
suffering,
and
the
hope
for
redemption
meet.
The
film
is
truly
for
those
who
love
cinema
that
is
both
visceral
and
heartfelt.”
said
Adhvaith
Nayar,
Director.
Adding
to
its
national
appeal,
the
film
features
music
by
Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy,
marking
the
legendary
trio’s
first-ever
Malayalam
project,
a
milestone
that
further
elevates
the
film’s
cross-market
resonance.
The
film
features
a
dynamic
ensemble
cast
including
Mammootty
in
a
special
role,
alongside
Vishakh
Nair,
Arjun
Ashokan,
Ishan
Shoukath,
Roshan
Mathew,
and
Carmen
Mathew,
bringing
together
a
dynamic
mix
of
talent
perfectly
suited
to
the
film’s
energetic
and
emotional
framework.
Set
against
the
vibrant
backdrop
of
Fort
Kochi,
the
film
follows
the
characters
as
they
navigate
intense
rivalries,
public
attention,
and
clashes
with
the
law,
with
their
fight
for
survival
evolving
into
a
deeper
journey
of
identity,
loyalty,
and
redemption.
Chatha
Pacha
–
The
Ring
of
Rowdies
marks
a
bold
new
chapter
in
mainstream
Indian
cinema.