Arjun Ashokan reveals that he began his preparation for Chatha Pacha long before his co-stars, stating that if the shoot was in June, he was training from November the previous year
Arjun Ashokan
Actor Arjun Ashokan, who is best known for his brilliant performance in the Mammootty-starrer Brahmayugam, has disclosed to IANS that he had to put on six kilos for his role as Savio in director Adhvaith Nayar's eagerly awaited action entertainer, Chatha Pacha: The Ring of Rowdies.
Since its announcement, Chatha Pacha has generated strong buzz for its distinctive WWF-inspired wrestling backdrop, bold visual language, and larger-than-life treatment. The film channels the raw pulse of Kerala street life and blends it with the flamboyant energy of wrestling culture.
Arjun Ashokan on his prep for Chatha Pacha
Talking to IANS, Arjun Ashokan says, "I had to start preparation long before the others. If the shoot was done in June, I started my preparations from November the previous year."
When asked why he had to start earlier than the others, Arjun replies, "The thing was that I was doing a movie named Thalavara before Chatha Pacha, for which I had to tone down all my muscles. I had to appear lean for that character. So, right after that film, I had Chatha Pacha lined up. So, I started my work before even the movie's sessions started."
Arjun adds, "I guess I was 62 kilos when I did Thalavara, and I had to go all the way to 68. So, it was pretty good. It felt good after changing."
Point out to him that for most people, putting on weight is easy, but losing weight is difficult, and he replies, "Actually, for me, it's easy to lose and gain weight. I don't know. I can easily do that. But actually being fit is really hard."
Giving an idea of the kind of training he underwent to keep himself fit to play a wrestler, Arjun Ashokan says, "We had basic Parkour training. Actually, the preparation was just for us to prevent injuries while doing fights."
His co-actor Roshan Matthews had also opened up about the training he underwent. Roshan stated, "All of us began training three-four months before the shoot. We had three training sessions every day. One was with Davis Thomas, who worked on injury-proofing our body, strengthening our muscles, and making sure that the body could recover. The second trainer was Shravan, who guided us in stunts and acrobatics. Plus, we had our personal training."
Mammootty to have cameo in Chatha Pacha?
The release date poster of Chatha Pacha, dominated by raw gold tones, flying currency, roaring crowds, and a wrestler frozen mid-air, captures a moment of controlled chaos. Amid all this spectacle, what truly commands attention is the phrase “IN CINE‘M’AS,” where the “M” stands tall, deliberately highlighted.
This visual emphasis alludes to the unmistakable aura of actor extraordinaire Mammootty, a name synonymous with towering screen presence and cinematic gravitas. Set against a wrestling ring that celebrates strength, authority, and mass appeal, the suggestion of Mammootty’s presence feels instinctively right.
Though unconfirmed, buzz has been building around Mammootty's cameo in the movie.
Produced under the banner of Reel World Entertainment, Chatha Pacha is backed by Creative Producer Shihan Shoukath, along with producers Ritesh, Ramesh S Ramakrishnan and Shoukath Ali.
The film is all set to hit theatres on January 22, 2026.
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