Movie Review: Thank You For Coming - 3.5/5

# Chatha Pacha Roars into Theatres: Rs 7.65 Crore Weekend Haul Proves Wrestling Fever is Real! Is a wrestling ring the new battleground for Malayalam cinema's biggest hits? **Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies**, starring **Roshan Mathew** and **Arjun Ashokan**, just smashed through box office expectations with a stellar **Rs 7.65 crore net collection in India** over its first three days.[4][1][5]

This high-octane action drama, directed by Adwaith Nayar, pays tribute to WWE legends and '80s nostalgia, blending raw fights, vibrant visuals, and rowdy energy that's pulling in young crowds and wrestling fans alike.[1][5][6] Despite mixed reviews calling out some weak writing, the film's punchy action sequences and night show surges—hitting **64% occupancy on Day 1**—have kept the momentum alive.[1][4] Breaking down the **day-wise India net collections** (early estimates via Sacnilk): - **Day 1 (Thu)**: Rs 3.4 crore – A solid opener, topping Kerala charts at over Rs 3.75 crore gross and outpacing Nivin Pauly's *Baby Girl*.[4][7][3] - **Day 2 (Fri)**: Rs 2.1 crore – A 38% dip, but still pushed the total past Rs 5.5 crore net.[4][5][9] - **Day 3 (Sun)**: Rs 2.15 crore – Steady hold with strong evening and night shows, signaling weekend legs.[4] Worldwide, it's already eyeing Rs 6.5+ crore, with Kerala dominating but contributions from Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and Telugu states adding fuel.[5][6] As the **highest-grossing Malayalam film of 2026 so far**, this underdog story is set for a promising run—proving unique themes like wrestling can body-slam bigger expectations.[8][7] Have you caught *Chatha Pacha* yet? Drop your thoughts in the comments—loved the ring action or got beef with the script? **Share this post** with fellow WWE fans and cinema buffs to keep the hype rolling!
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chatha-pacha-box-office-collections-day-1-roshan-mathew-and-arjun-ashokan-film-opens-decent-mints-rs-3-30-cr/articleshow/127212463.cms
2.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chatha-pacha-box-office-collections-day-2-roshan-mathew-film-shows-strong-start-crosses-rs-5-crores/amp_articleshow/127350420.cms
3.https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2026/baby-girl-vs-chatha-pacha-box-office-collection-day-1-nivin-pauly-film-fails-to-beat-arjun-ashokan-498971.html
4.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chatha-pacha-box-office-collections-day-3-roshan-mathew-film-holds-steady-collects-rs-2-15-crores/articleshow/127440776.cms
5.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/malayalam/movies/news/chatha-pacha-box-office-collections-day-2-roshan-mathew-film-shows-strong-start-crosses-rs-5-crores/articleshow/127350420.cms
6.https://www.theweek.in/news/entertainment/2026/01/23/chatha-pacha-box-office-collection-here-s-how-much-the-mollywood-drama-grossed-outside-kerala.html
7.https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/box-office/chatha-pacha-opening-day-kerala-box-office-arjun-ashokans-sports-drama-takes-solid-start-grosses-rs-3-75-crore-on-day-1-1400155
8.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chatha_Pacha
9.https://www.filmibeat.com/malayalam/news/2026/chatha-pacha-box-office-collection-day-2-arjun-ashokan-action-film-sees-drop-after-opening-day-498847.html


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