Vijay Sethupathi in a scene from Baththa, standing in a school corridor, looking pensive

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Baththa’s Quiet Win Opens Door to Kaithi 2

Selvakumar confirms he knows the full story behind Kaithi 2—and that he’s ready to shoot it if it happens

By Interval Block7 Oct 20261 min read

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Baththa isn’t just a film. It’s a quiet seismic shift in Kollywood’s rhythm. The Vijay Sethupathi-starrer, which landed in theatres last week with barely a whisper, has already become the kind of word-of-mouth phenomenon that doesn’t need a trailer to spread — just a single line from someone who saw it: ‘Go watch when you’re free.’ And now, as the dust settles on its opening weekend, another thread is emerging: the film’s cinematographer, Selvakumar SK, is quietly confirming he’ll be back on set for Kaithi 2, if it happens at all.

That’s not a promise. It’s a hint. A signal. One that lands with more weight because it comes from someone who’s been inside Lokesh Kanagaraj’s orbit since Maanagaram (2017), and still hasn’t worked with him again since.

But this time, it’s different. He says he knows the full story. Bigger than Kaithi. And he’s not just being polite.

He’s been in talks about Coolie (2025) too. So what does that mean? Not much, yet. But it means something.

The rumour mill around AA23 might be dying down, but here’s a new one flickering to life. Baththa’s success, light, layered, emotionally precise. Has given Selvakumar a platform. And if he’s talking about Kaithi 2 like this, it’s not just nostalgia.

It’s a sign. The next move isn’t in the script. It’s in the silence between the lines. When the camera rolls again, we’ll know.