Baththa(2026)
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Baththa Synopsis
In 1986 Madras, a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps a feared gangster inside a deserted school toilet. As the gangster is forced to confront hunger, loneliness and his own vulnerability, an unlikely bond begins to grow between the two, changing their lives forever.
Baththa (2026) is a drama, comedy and action film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, released on October 1, 2026 with a runtime of 2h 39m. It stars Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj and Sahasra Sree. Viewers rate it 8.2 out of 10 across 4 ratings.
- Director:
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Writers:
- Balaji Tharaneetharan, Karthik Netha, KK Nagar Gana Jeeva
- Producers:
- Atlee, Murad Khetani, Alok Jain
- Cinematographer:
- Selvakumar SK
- Composer:
- Sai Abhyankkar
- Production:
- A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios, Star Studios
- Status:
- Released
Baththa (2026) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Baththa before you stream it.
Baththa Cast & Crew
Main cast
Vijay Sethupathi
as Bathvachalam 'Baththa'
Lijomol Jose
as Kannima
- Sai Prithviraj
Sai Prithviraj
as Sabari
- Sahasra Sree
Sahasra Sree
as Thenmozhi 'Thenu'
Santhy Balachandran
as Selvi
Arjun Chidambaram
as Jyoti
Hari Krishnan
as Thirunavukarasu
Ajay Ghosh
as Konda
Deepa Venkat
as Konda's wife
Ramya Pandian
as Jayanthi
Vishnu Govindan
as Delhi
Key crew
Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, Karthik Netha and KK Nagar Gana Jeeva, produced by Atlee, Murad Khetani and Alok Jain.
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Baththa Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.2/10 from 4 ratings.
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Baththa – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Baththa online?
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Who stars in Baththa?
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The main cast of Baththa (2026) includes Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj, Sahasra Sree and Santhy Balachandran. The film was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Baththa released?
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Baththa was released on October 1, 2026 and runs for 2h 39m.
Is Baththa worth watching?
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Baththa (2026) holds an average rating of 8.2 out of 10 from 4 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, comedy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Baththa?
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Yes. The official Baththa trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.