I've never done anything like this before, says Roshan Mathew on his upcoming WWE-inspired Malayalam film Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies

Roshan Mathew stars in Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, a WWE-inspired Malayalam action-comedy set in Fort Kochi. Exploring the emotional and physical world of underground wrestling, the film marks Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy’s Malayalam debut and releases in late 2025.

The action-packed world of underground wrestling is all set to collide with Malayalam cinema in the upcoming film Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, which officially began shooting on Tuesday. Directed by debutant Adhvaith Nayar and produced by Ritesh S Ramakrishnan and Cannes-winning filmmaker Shihan Shoukath under the Reel World Entertainment banner, the film brings together a compelling cast led by Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew, along with Ishan Shoukath, and Vishak Nair in key roles.

Roshan Mathew, who steps into an entirely new genre with this project, expressed his excitement about the role.
He stated, "I’ve never done anything like this before. The world of wrestling entertainment is as intense emotionally as it is physically. I’m thrilled to dive into this space with Chatha Pacha."

The film also marks a musical milestone, as acclaimed composer trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy make their Malayalam cinema debut with the film's songs. The background score will be composed by Mujeeb Majeed, known for his work in Kishkindha Kaandam.
Set in the gritty, vibrant streets of Fort Kochi, the film revolves around a hidden WWE-style wrestling club and the quirky, emotional lives of those drawn into its chaotic universe. Described as a cultural crossover, Chatha Pacha aims to push the boundaries of traditional storytelling with its blend of high drama, physical action, and local flavour.

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The story is penned by Adhvaith Nayar, while the screenplay and dialogues are written by Sanoop Thykoodam. Chatha Pacha has celebrated technicians like Anend C Chandran (Bheeshma Parvam, Premam) as cinematographer and Kalai Kingson, who earned acclaim for Marco, as stunt director.
Slated for release towards the end of 2025, the film brings together the spectacle of pro-wrestling and the grounded storytelling of Malayalam cinema.