Arjun Ashokan-starrer Chatha Pacha goes on floors
Chatha Pacha marks the Malayalam debut of the renowned composer trio Shankar–Ehsaan–Loy, who are handling the songs. The background score will be composed by Kishkindha Kaandam-fame Mujeeb Majeed. Key members of the technical crew also include cinematographer Anend C Chandran, editor Praveen Prabhakar, and action choreographer Kalai Kingson. Adhvaith also pens the story, while the screenplay and dialogues are penned by Sanoop Thykoodam, who previously wrote and directed Sumesh & Ramesh, and co-wrote Chunkzz and Vikruthi.
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