
Baththa Telugu Release Confirmed
Atlee confirms Baththa will get a Telugu release — but not when, where, or how.

Arun Kumar (born 21 September 1986), popularly known as Atlee, is an Indian film director, screenwriter, and film producer majorly known for his work in Tamil cinema. He started his film career as an assistant to director Shankar on Enthiran (2010) and Nanban (2012).
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Atlee confirms Baththa will get a Telugu release — but not when, where, or how.

Atlee has a script ready for Rajinikanth. That’s the headline, and it’s not a tease.

Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka targets late 2027 release as filming continues in Mumbai.

Atlee confirms no immediate plans for a film with Rajinikanth, citing his meticulous process and the ongoing development of Raaka, a large-scale project with Allu Arjun that may take another year to complete.

Atlee has said he'd work with Jason Sanjay again—no project confirmed, but the door is open. Not a job offer. A legacy in motion.

Allu Arjun’s Raaka is still stuck in the air. No release date, no official window—just Atlee’s shrug and a joke about producers not even asking him for a date.

Aishwarya Lekshmi has officially stepped out of Raaka — and not before asking to be let back in.

Aishwarya Lekshmi has officially denied being part of Allu Arjun and Atlee’s Raaka, saying, 'No, I am not part of the film. Somebody please cast me in the film.'

Baththa opens quietly, wins praise from Blue Shirt Maran for its restrained storytelling and strong performances, particularly from a young actor. Despite a slow start, the film earns a 'feel-good' verdict and builds momentum through emotional depth and tight writing. No box office explosion—but word-of-mouth is steady

The film, produced by Priya Atlee under her husband Atlee’s banner, arrived with all the fanfare of a comeback: a long-awaited return from director Balaji Tharaneetharan after One Side Story, a star turn from Sethupathi as a volatile, domineering ‘don’ who gets locked in a bathroom by a kid, and a script promising catharsis through chaos.

Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and produced by Atlee, released worldwide today to enthusiastic social media reviews praising its comedy, music and a breakout child performance.

Vijay Sethupathi's Pattha trailer is out, and it pivots from mass-hero bravado to a jailed father's ache within three minutes, teasing a family backstory behind the rowdy image ahead of its October 1 release.

Allu Arjun marked Raaka’s entry into the Guinness World Records with a high‑end black bandhgala, sharing the look on social media and fueling excitement for the upcoming Atlee collaboration.

Allu Arjun’s upcoming film Raaka has entered the record books, achieving the most simultaneous real‑time motion‑capture performers – 37 – as confirmed by Sun Pictures and Guinness.

Allu Arjun and director Atlee’s film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records after a February session captured 37 performers at once, marking a first for Indian cinema and raising expectations ahead of its yet‑to‑be‑announced release.

The Tamil‑language sci‑fi film 'Raaka', directed by Atlee and featuring Allu Arjun, has secured a Guinness World Record for its massive motion‑capture shoot, marking a milestone for South Indian cinema.

Allu Arjun’s highly‑anticipated film Raaka has entered the Guinness World Records books after its crew simultaneously motion‑captured 37 artists, eclipsing the previous global benchmark.

Director Atlee's remarks backing Vijay's political rise at the Pathaa audio launch triggered a social media backlash, with netizens digging up an old Ambani wedding video and flooding timelines with mocking memes, Filmibeat Tamil reported.

Director Atlee praised Lijomol Jose at the Pathaa audio launch, comparing her to Nithya Menen and Deepika Padukone and saying he regrets never casting her himself. Pathaa releases October 1.

Atlee revealed that Vijay urged him to accept Shah Rukh Khan’s Jawan, insisting it would transform his career—a gamble that paid off as the film smashed records and became a top‑grossing hit.

Atlee and his wife Priya joined the Ambani family's Ganesh Chaturthi celebration this week, the latest in a string of invites since his Jawan success, Filmibeat Tamil reported.

Vijay Sethupathi's Bhatta gets a teaser titled World of Bhatta, built around a town hunting for a man named Bhatta. The film, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and produced by Atlee, releases October 1.

Murad Khetani's Cine1 Studios, known for Kabir Singh and Bhool Bhulaiyaa 2, has entered Tamil cinema with Baththa, a Vijay Sethupathi film co-produced with Atlee's A For Apple Studios, releasing October 1.

Rashmika Mandanna has resumed shooting for Allu Arjun and Atlee's Raaka in Mumbai after recovering from a hip tendon injury sustained on Mysaa, with actor Karan Mehta also joining the pan-India film's cast.

Atlee's big-budget film with Allu Arjun, backed by Sun Pictures and featuring Deepika Padukone, Rashmika Mandanna, Mrunal Thakur and Janhvi Kapoor, is now expected to release only in 2028, per a fresh report.