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Baththa Netflix Release Date Leaked

The film's OTT date remains unconfirmed, despite reports suggesting a Netflix release on October 29.

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Baththa, the Tamil action drama starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose, is reportedly set to stream on Netflix on October 29, 2026 — a full four weeks after its theatrical debut. The film, written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, premiered in cinemas on October 1, following special screenings on September 30.

It’s produced by Cine1 Studios, A for Apple Studios, and Star Studio18, with Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Ashwin Murugan (co-producer), and Kartik R. Iyer (associate producer) listed in the credits. The technical team includes Sai Abhyankkar for music and background score, Selvakumar S. K. Behind the camera, R. Kalaivanan as editor, T. Muthuraj in production design, and Shruthi Manjari handling costumes.

Stun Siva, U. Pruthvi, and Kevin Kumar served as action directors, Raju Sundaram choreographed the sequences, Kunal Rajan managed sound design, and Sinoy Joseph was the production sound mixer. Mango Post handled the digital intermediate, with Franklin V as colourist. The story unfolds in 1986 Madras, focusing on an unexpected bond between a feared local gangster and an eight-year-old boy, exploring how their lives intersect and how the man’s relationship with his family begins to shift.

While Filmibeat first reported the October 29 streaming date, no official confirmation has been issued by Netflix or the film’s production houses. Until then, viewers should treat the date as unverified. The gap between theatrical release and digital premiere remains standard, but the silence around Baththa’s OTT rollout is notable.

No promotional material has surfaced since the cinema run began. That makes the leak feel less like a reveal and more like a guess, one that’s already taken root online. If the date holds, it’ll be a quiet entry into the streaming space. But if it doesn’t, the film may vanish into the void of unannounced releases.

The next move isn’t up to fans. It’s up to the platform. And right now, Netflix hasn’t spoken.

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1 October 2026 · in theatres · cast, trailer and release details

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