‘Chatha Pacha’ has finally reached theatres, and early Twitter reactions are already out. The action comedy stars Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair in lead roles.Directed by newcomer Adhvaith Nayar, the film has been in the news for a while. Its promotions created curiosity, and there were also strong rumours about a cameo by megastar Mammootty. After a special early premiere held on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, expectations went up. Now, with the film released, people have started sharing their early reactions online. Netizens call it a fun popcorn entertainerMany viewers have called ‘Chatha Pacha’ a proper theatre watch. One viewer wrote, “#ChathaPacha ~ Popcorn Entertainer. 1st half is all build up, but its the 2nd half which shifts gear into Banger mode. Shankar Ehsan Loy’s terrific score, Solid fight sequences & super performances from the entire cast with each having fire intros & Walter Entry (3.5☆/5).”
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Another tweet focused on the mass moments and fan excitement. It read, “#ChathaPacha This Thursday you’re getting twice the dose of this madness. Walter’s entry will be pure fire — fans and Gen-Z together are going to set the place ablaze. Let him come… let M arrive. @mammukka #Mammootty #AbrahamOzler.”
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Mixed views but praise for performances
Some viewers also shared detailed and balanced opinions. One review said, “#ChathaPacha Slow testing initial portion as they set up the characters and premise. But once the wrestling kicks in, it’s pure adrenaline until the interval block.”The same review added, “The second half however dips into generic drama and relies on the megastar cameo for the big save.”
Still, the performances got strong praise. The tweet said, “The cast has put their best foot forward with Roshan Mathews mighty impressive in this brooding tough man avatar. Vishak Nair, as the antagonist, is a manic scene stealer.”
Music, action, and theatre experience praised
Technical aspects were also talked about a lot. One review said, “Technically a banging soundtrack from SEL trio and Mujeeb’s BGM is top notch.” At the same time, the viewer felt something was missing and wrote, “But wished the camera work had the fluidity of the Thallumalas-Gymkhanas. Too hyper here.”The review ended on a strong note saying, “Overall a fun one time watch that is best enjoyed in a max audience packed screen. Especially nostalgic for those who spent the WWF era trying every finishing moves on their siblings. No point of waiting for OTT and then whining about things not working. This demands a community viewing.”‘Chatha Pacha’ has cinematography by Anend C Chandran, with Jomon T John and Sudeep Elamon as additional cameramen. Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy make their Malayalam debut as music composers, while Mujeeb Majeed has composed the original background score. Editing is handled by Praveen Prabhakar.The film also features Ishan Shoukath, Lakshmi Menon, Siddique, Rafi, Carmen S Mathew, Minon, Thesni Khan, and many others in supporting roles.
