Vishak Nair on Chatha Pacha: Cherian is a villain, but a likable one

All eyes are on the big screens as Chatha Pacha is set to welcome you to the ring of rowdies. An action-comedy drama based on WWE, Adhvaith Nayar's debut, Arjun Ashokan , Roshan Mathew , Vishak Nair, and Ishan Shoukath are in the leads . With Dharma Productions acquiring the theatrical rights and Shankar-Ehsaan-Loy, the magnificent musical trio making their Malayalam debut, the movie has plenty of reasons for the hype.

Well, ahead of the release, we spoke to the then Kuppi, now a daring villain, Vishak Nair, to share his excitement about the movie.As soon as his call was connected, we couldn't wait to ask who Walter Lopez is, the cameo every Malayali is awaiting."We have a strict directive not to reveal that! (he laughs) Since this little suspense is very important for the movie, I am also in 'zipped mode, ' " he said.Talking about the movie, a fresh take on WWE in Malayalam, Vishak shared that it is this novelty that attracted him to it. "WWE holds a special place in the hearts of both millennials and Gen Z. It's one of the cherished childhood memories for all of us. So, what if a group of men tries to organize a Costume Gusthi in our own Mattanchery ? That 's what the movie is all about. What attracted me to the plot is that, though the movie is all about glitz, glam, and fights, every character, every moment in the story is rooted in emotions and reality. All credit goes to our director-writer duo," he said.

Even with just a mere glimpse in the teaser and character poster, Vishak's character Cherian has already caught the attention of the fans. "Yes, I am playing an antagonist, but Cherian is a likable villain. I could really go bonkers on screen, and it was all cool for my character. Being likable as well as becoming the biggest threat was a challenge. Usually, we don't get to know the real story of the villains, but this movie explores the turmoil in Cherian's life, keeping him away from all those villain stereotypes," the actor shared.