Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions acquires the North India theatrical rights of upcoming Malayalam biggie Chatha Pacha: The Ring Of Rowdies
The teaser of the highly anticipated Malayalam action drama is out now, setting the stage for one of 2026’s most talked-about multi-industry releases.
The Announcement: Chatha Pacha Teaser Out Now
After weeks of anticipation, the makers of Chatha Pacha: The Ring Of Rowdies have unveiled its first official teaser, and it’s already generating serious buzz across social media. The teaser drop came with a major industry update, Karan Johar’s Dharma Productions has officially acquired the North India theatrical rights for the film, signaling the company’s growing interest in regional blockbusters with pan-India potential.
In addition to Dharma Productions’ North India rights, the film has drawn strong partners across markets. Mythri Movie Makers has secured the Telugu theatrical rights, while Dulquer Salmaan’s Wayfarer Films will distribute the film in Kerala. PVR Inox Pictures will handle its Karnataka and Tamil Nadu release, and T-Series has bagged the music rights.
Cast, Crew, Release Details & Industry Buzz
Chatha Pacha: The Ring Of Rowdies is slated for a January 2026 theatrical release, setting it up as an early-year tentpole film. Reports also suggest that Mammootty will make a cameo appearance, a rumor that has only heightened audience anticipation.
Viewers and trade watchers were quick to note its production scale and sound design, especially with Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy making their Malayalam debut through this film’s soundtrack.
The film is directed by Adhvaith Nayar and produced by Reel World Entertainment in their debut production.
The film stars Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, Vishak Nair, Ishan Shoukath, and veteran actor Siddique in key roles, each bringing explosive energy to the screen, with a stellar technical team featuring Anend C. Chandran (Cinematography), Kalai Kingson (Action), Vinayak Sasikumar (Lyrics), Mujeeb Majeed (Score), Sanoop Thykoodam (Screenplay), and Praveen Prabhakar (Editing).
Trade analysts believe that Dharma Productions’ entry into the regional distribution game through Chatha Pacha could pave the way for more Hindi producers to back Malayalam and Tamil projects with national potential. In the past few years, the success of cross-language hits like Premalu, Marco, and Manjummel Boys has shown that Malayalam films can now travel far beyond state borders when backed by strategic distribution and strong storytelling.
Given the current trend of regional content dominating streaming platforms and theatrical circuits alike, Chatha Pacha could emerge as a unifying force for Indian cinema in 2026.
Watch the teaser here and stay tuned for more promotional material in the coming weeks.
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