Where to watch 'Chatha Pacha' with cameos by Khalid Al Ameri, Mammootty
The Malayalam action drama Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, featuring Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew and Vishak Nair, has released online. Mammootty, one of Malayalam cinema's biggest stars, stole the show with a memorable cameo in the film. There were others, too. Khalid Al Ameri, one of the Arab world's most recognisable Emirati digital storytellers, made his debut in Indian cinema with a guest appearance. Directed by Adhvaith Nayar, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's nephew, and written by Sanoop Thykoodam, the film follows three brothers who establish an amateur WWE-inspired wrestling den in Fort Kochi, a prominent tourist and heritage destination. The movie released to mixed reviews, but won praise for performances by its lead cast. The movie has serious creative weight behind it. Shihan Shoukath, the Cannes-winning filmmaker, is its creative producer.Adding to the prestige is the legendary music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, making their Malayalam debut. They're known for their work on Bollywood blockbusters such as Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On!!The Dubai linksIn an earlier interview with Khaleej Times, Shoukath, a Dubai-based filmmaker, had said the decision to rope in Al Ameri felt like a no-brainer. “I often joke with [Khalid] that he’s an adopted Malayali. The love Malayalis — especially in the Gulf — have for Khalid is something else. So when he walked onto set, it felt like one of our own showing up."Shihan Shoukath“He brings this really warm, grounded, and humorous energy to everything he does, and that totally fed into the way we built his character. It was a fun mix of who he is, plus a twist to fit the tone of our crazy, chaotic world,” Shoukath told Khaleej Times.Chatha Pacha made waves also for Mammootty's cameoa blend of nostalgia, ambition and slick depiction of the wrestling culture.The film released on January 22 to commercial success. It's currently the highest grossing Malayalam film of 2026. The movie is now streaming on Netflix.'One of our own': Dubai filmmaker on casting Khalid Al Ameri in 'Chatha Pacha'Emirati influencer Khalid Al Ameri to debut in Malayalam film 'Chatha Pacha'
The Malayalam action drama Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies, featuring Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew and Vishak Nair, has released online.
Mammootty, one of Malayalam cinema's biggest stars, stole the show with a memorable cameo in the film. There were others, too. Khalid Al Ameri, one of the Arab world's most recognisable Emirati digital storytellers, made his debut in Indian cinema with a guest appearance.
Directed by Adhvaith Nayar, Malayalam superstar Mohanlal's nephew, and written by Sanoop Thykoodam, the film follows three brothers who establish an amateur WWE-inspired wrestling den in Fort Kochi, a prominent tourist and heritage destination. The movie released to mixed reviews, but won praise for performances by its lead cast.
The movie has serious creative weight behind it. Shihan Shoukath, the Cannes-winning filmmaker, is its creative producer.
Adding to the prestige is the legendary music trio Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, making their Malayalam debut. They're known for their work on Bollywood blockbusters such as Dil Chahta Hai and Rock On!!
The Dubai links
In an earlier interview with Khaleej Times, Shoukath, a Dubai-based filmmaker, had said the decision to rope in Al Ameri felt like a no-brainer. “I often joke with [Khalid] that he’s an adopted Malayali. The love Malayalis — especially in the Gulf — have for Khalid is something else. So when he walked onto set, it felt like one of our own showing up."
“He brings this really warm, grounded, and humorous energy to everything he does, and that totally fed into the way we built his character. It was a fun mix of who he is, plus a twist to fit the tone of our crazy, chaotic world,” Shoukath told Khaleej Times.
Chatha Pacha made waves also for Mammootty's cameoa blend of nostalgia, ambition and slick depiction of the wrestling culture.
The film released on January 22 to commercial success. It's currently the highest grossing Malayalam film of 2026. The movie is now streaming on Netflix.
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