# Chatha Pacha Roars into Theatres: Day 1 Box Office Mints ₹3.30 Cr – Is This 2026's First Malayalam Blockbuster?
**Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies** kicked off its theatrical run with a punchy Day 1 haul of approximately **₹3.30 crore** worldwide, marking a decent opening for this high-energy action-comedy starring **Arjun Ashokan** and **Roshan Mathew**[1][2]. Directed by debutant Adhvaith Nair, the film – loosely translating to "do or die" and inspired by WWE – has already sparked buzz as Malayalam cinema's first major entertainer of 2026[1][2]. Early reports paint a vibrant picture: Sacnilk data shows net domestic collections hitting **₹1.79 crore** by 8 PM, with morning occupancy at 32.87% climbing to 40.80% in evening shows[1][2]. All-India net estimates exceed **₹1.47-1.6 crore**, pushing gross figures toward **₹2.5 crore domestically** and **₹3.5-4 crore globally**[1]. Advance bookings crossed **₹1 crore**, boosted by superstar **Mohanlal** grabbing the first ticket and a star-studded premiere in Dubai on January 20[3]. What's fueling the hype? Netizens call it a "good one-time watch" with a slow-burn first half exploding into action in the second, earning **3.5/5** from The Week[2]. **Mammootty's** surprise cameo steals the show, alongside sharp dialogues by Sanoop Thykoodam, cinematography by Anend C. Chandran, and music from Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy[2][3]. Backed by heavyweights like Dharma Productions (theatrical rights), Wayfarer Films (Kerala), and overseas handlers Plot Pictures, it's released in multiple languages: Malayalam, Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, and Kannada[2][4]. Fans rave about the **Hulk Hogan-John Cena energy** from leads Arjun Ashokan, Roshan Mathew, and Vishak Nair, positioning it as a potential action blockbuster akin to recent hits[3]. At 135 minutes, it's a ring-ready thrill ride blending wrestling flair with comedy gold[4]. Have you caught **Chatha Pacha** yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments – did Mammootty's cameo floor you? Share this post with fellow cinephiles and tag a friend planning their theatre trip!Citations
1.https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2026/chatha-pacha-box-office-collection-day-1-prediction-arjun-ashokan-roshan-mathew-film-off-to-decent-498619.html
2.https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/01/22/chatha-pacha-day-1-box-office-collection-action-comedy-starring-arjun-ashokan-roshan-mathew-off-to-decent-start.html
3.https://indianexpress.com/article/entertainment/malayalam/chatha-pacha-first-review-out-arjun-ashokan-roshan-mathews-action-comedy-hulk-hogan-john-cena-energy-10486532/
4.https://www.the-numbers.com/movie/Chatha-Pacha-The-Ring-of-Rowdies-(2026-India)
5.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=loxzAEoBIsk
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