Chatha Pacha Begins Streaming After Successful Theatrical Release

The Malayalam film Chatha Pacha has officially made its OTT debut after its theatrical release on January 22. Directed by Adhvaith Nayar, the action comedy stars Arjun Ashokan and Roshan Mathew, with a special cameo by Mammootty. Set in Mattancherry, the story revolves around youngsters who introduce WWE-style fight nights in their locality.

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From February 19, Chatha Pacha started streaming on Netflix in Malayalam, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada. The announcement was shared by Netflix South on social media, confirming the film’s digital premiere for a wider Indian audience.

Roshan Mathew on His Physical Transformation

Ahead of the Chatha Pacha OTT release, Roshan Mathew opened up about preparing for his role as Vetri, inspired by American wrestler Kane. In a candid Instagram note, he thanked his trainer, Ajith, for guiding him through a demanding transformation process.

“This one was messy - full of freak accidents and injuries and dietary restrictions and lack of time,” he wrote, adding that despite several hurdles, the journey helped him feel secure on set. His statement highlighted the physical intensity behind the character’s larger-than-life screen presence.

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Cast, Crew, and Musical Debut

Chatha Pacha features Arjun Ashokan, Ishan Shoukath, Vishak Nair, Lakshmi Menon, and Siddique in key roles. The film also marks the Malayalam debut of music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, while Mujeeb Majeed composed the background score. Cinematography was handled by Anend C Chandran, with editing by Praveen Prabhakar.

What the OTT Release Means

The Chatha Pacha OTT release offers the film a second life beyond theatres. The digital platform has become a growing distribution channel for Malayalam cinema, which now attracts viewers through experimental action comedy films. 

The film appeals to Indian audiences through its energetic youthful cast and star cameo appearances and its availability in multiple languages. The streaming service launched the movie, which now shows how regional films have achieved national distribution at an unprecedented speed.

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