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Baththa’s Soundtrack Makes Global Charts
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Vijay Sethupathi's films and where to watch them on Videoess →Vijay Sethupathi (born 16 January 1978) is an Indian film actor, producer, lyricist, and dialogue writer. Sethupathi works predominantly in Tamil besides few Telugu, Malayalam, and Hindi productions.
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Breaking Hype
Sethupathi’s Sacrifice: Vijay Sethupathi Slashes Fee for Mani Ratnam’s Next
Vijay Sethupathi is said to be taking a major pay cut for Mani Ratnam’s upcoming romantic drama Inji Vellam, which is set for a Sankranthi 2027 release.
4 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Baththa: When a Gangster Learns to Listen
The film’s central relationship, humour and performances compensate for its uneven pacing and tonal shifts.
5 days ago2 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Loses Steam On Day 12, Nears ₹25 Crore Net
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa collected ₹1.20 crore net on Day 12, a sharp fall from its second-weekend high, pushing its India total to ₹24.61 crore as the film enters weekday territory again.
6 days ago2 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Sethupathi’s Train Gets December 4 Release After Long Delay
Vijay Sethupathi’s long-delayed Train finally has a date: December 4. The Mysskin-directed thriller, shot in late 2023 and wrapped by 2024, was shelved for months due to financial issues—now cleared, the film gets a theatrical release with a special poster.
6 days ago1 min
Breaking Hype
Train rolls into December 4 with Mysskin at the helm
Mysskin's Train, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Shruti Hassan, is set to release on December 4, 2026, after being announced in 2023 and filmed in late 2023. The film marks Mysskin’s debut as a composer.
6 days ago1 min
Bollywood
Baththa Crosses ₹23 Crore India Net, Still Holding Strong After 11 Days
Baththa crosses ₹23 crore India net — and still climbing. The Tamil action drama, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose, has quietly outlasted expectations, logging a 3.2% uptick on Sunday with ₹3.20 crore in collections. That’s Day 11, and the film’s cumulative India net now stands at ₹23.41 crore, with gross collections at ₹27.08 crore.
12 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Kerala's Love for Baththa Moves Sethupathi to Thanks
Kerala’s embrace of Baththa defies expectations. Vijay Sethupathi’s quiet gratitude speaks louder than any marketing campaign.
11 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jason-Chandini Bond Sparks Fresh Buzz in Bigg Boss Tamil 10
Jason Kaushik’s calm presence during Karishma’s breakdown and his growing connection with Chandini Tamilarasan have taken center stage in Bigg Boss Tamil 10, sparking online debates over authenticity and editing.
10 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Pocket Novel Wraps Filming: Sethupathi, Kumararaja Reunite After Eight Years
Pocket Novel has wrapped filming. Vijay Sethupathi, Malavika Mohanan, Raj B Shetty, and Thiagarajan Kumararaja are off the set. Ilaiyaraaja will score the film. No release date yet. Post-production begins now.
9 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Baththa Ends With a Plate of Food, Not a Gun
Baththa’s final act isn’t defiance. It’s acceptance. A man who ruled through fear learns to live through grace.
9 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Baththa Edges Past Sardar 2 By Just 20 Lakh In Week One
Baththa wraps its opening week at Rs 15.42 crore net, just 20 lakh ahead of Sardar 2's opening-week haul, despite strong reviews and an 8.4 IMDb rating. Distributors are now expanding it beyond the south.
9 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Crosses 700 Screens Across India
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa has expanded past 700 cinemas nationwide after a strong run in South India, with the makers now pushing the film into major North Indian markets including Mumbai and Delhi.
9 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Vijay Sethupathi's 96 Re-Release: October 9, No Changes, Full Nostalgia
Vijay Sethupathi’s 2018 romantic drama 96 is returning to theatres on October 9, exactly 96 months after its original release. The re-release comes amid strong box office performance from Sethupathi’s current film Baththa, and without any major promotional push.
9 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Jailer 2 Trailer Released with Cuts Ahead of October 15 Release
Jailer 2’s trailer dropped, and the internet is already arguing about what got cut. The 100-minute final cut? Apparently, it wasn’t all included.
7 Oct 20261 min
Regional Cinema
Baththa’s Quiet Win Opens Door to Kaithi 2
Cinematographer Selvakumar SK, whose work on Baththa has drawn praise across Tamil Nadu, has confirmed he’s in talks with Lokesh Kanagaraj about Kaithi 2, saying he knows the full story and that it’s bigger than the original.
7 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Baththa Telugu Release Confirmed
Atlee’s ‘Twaraga vasthundi annaya’ is the first official word on Baththa’s Telugu rollout — and the only one so far.
5 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Crosses Rs 11 Crore In Four Days
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa has collected Rs 11.68 crore gross in four days, topping last week's new Tamil releases, with child actor Sai's emotional climax scene driving word of mouth.
5 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Jumps 83% On Day Three
Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi, posted an 83% jump on day three to cross ₹6.9 crore net, while Keerthy Suresh's Dorothy sits 85 lakh short of a success verdict after nine days, per Koimoi.
4 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Crosses Rs 6.95 Crore In Three Days
Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and starring Vijay Sethupathi alongside Lijomol Jose, has collected Rs 6.95 crore over three days, with critics and audiences praising both its genre twist and young actor Sai.
4 Oct 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Kumaran Leaves Bigg Boss Tamil 10 With Rs 5 Lakh, Citing Father’s Health
Kumaran Thangarajan walked out of Bigg Boss Tamil 10 after picking the Rs 5 lakh money box, citing his father’s deteriorating health. The move stunned viewers—and redefined the stakes of the game.
3 Oct 20261 min
Box Office
Sigma Opens Quietly — And That’s the Point
Sigma opens today — not with a bang, but with the quiet hum of a film that’s been waiting. The directorial debut of Thalapathy Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay arrives on October 2, 2026, after being pushed back from July 31 to avoid clashing with Drishyam 3.
3 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Doubles Up With 80% Day Two Jump
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa had a quiet Thursday opening of 1.5 crore net but jumped 80% on Friday to 2.7 crore, taking its two-day India total past 4 crore.
3 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Traps A Gangster In A School Toilet
Balaji Tharaneetharan's Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi as a gangster locked in a school toilet by a terrified child, is drawing praise for its restraint and its young newcomer Sai Prithviraj.
2 Oct 20262 min
Box Office
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Opens to Just 1.5 Crore on Day One
Baththa, Vijay Sethupathi's new Tamil release, earned 1.5 crore on its opening day, his weakest post-COVID start, despite favourable word-of-mouth from critics and viewers on X.
2 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Baththa Wins Praise for Emotional Depth and Performances
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
2 Oct 20261 min
Breaking Hype
Baththa’s Silent Triumph: One Critic’s 100/100 Review Echoes Through a Quiet Opening
The film, he claims, works at every level. Every frame. Every line. Even the comedy, he notes, lands without trying to be funny. That’s the real win.
2 Oct 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa Opens To Glowing Early Reviews
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.
1 Oct 20262 min
Bollywood
This Week’s Must‑Watch Indian Releases Include Drishyam 3, Verity and Digger
Filmfare’s weekly roundup spotlights Vijay Sethupathi’s 1986‑set ‘Baththa’, Tom Cruise’s new caper ‘Digger’, Dakota Johnson’s thriller ‘Verity’, plus a string of regional dramas and a Netflix investigative series debuting Oct 9.
29 Sept 20263 min
Breaking Hype
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s ‘Baththa’ Hits Theatres On October 1
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s third film with Vijay Sethupathi, ‘Baththa’, releases on October 1. The period drama explores a 1980s Madras gangster’s inner life, backed by fresh cinematography and a new musical score.
29 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Slum Dog 33 Temple Road Unveils Zarina Wahab’s Heart‑Wrenching Intro
Vijay Sethupathi teams up with director Puri Jagannadh for Slum Dog 33 Temple Road. A freshly released glimpse introduces Zarina Wahab as Zubeidaa, a mother forced into begging by hunger, sparking buzz across Telugu, Tamil, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi markets.
28 Sept 20262 min
Breaking Hype
Lakshmi Priya bows out of Bigg Boss Tamil after three weeks
Lakshmi Priya became the third contestant to leave the Tamil reality show, exiting after a house vote that followed a poorly received acting challenge, and she blasted Avinash as a weak leader before departing.
26 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Pattha Trailer Trades Swagger For A Father's Guilt
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.
25 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Atlee Trolled Online After Praising Vijay's Political Entry At Pathaa Launch
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.
21 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Atlee Says He 'Missed' Casting Lijomol Jose After Pathaa Event
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.
20 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 Fans Already Crown Muniyamma The Winner
One week into Bigg Boss Tamil 10, contestant Muniyamma has fans posting memes declaring her the season's title winner, though the same sharp tongue is drawing pushback inside the house.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Maharaja Heads For A Hollywood Remake
Nithilan Swaminathan's Maharaja, starring Vijay Sethupathi, is set for a Hollywood remake after strong China box office and streaming numbers, with reports pointing to Matthew McConaughey though nothing is confirmed yet.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Seeman Defends Vijay Sethupathi Against TVK Backlash Over Bigg Boss Remark
Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman has backed actor Vijay Sethupathi after general remarks on leadership during Bigg Boss Tamil 10 drew accusations from TVK supporters that he was targeting Chief Minister Vijay.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Vijay Sethupathi's Bhatta Teaser Sets Up An 80s Manhunt Mystery
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.
17 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Kabir Singh Producer Murad Khetani Enters Tamil Cinema With Baththa
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.
16 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
VJ Parvathy's Birthday Post For Kamrudeen Reignites Dating Rumours
VJ Parvathy wished former Bigg Boss Tamil co-contestant Kamrudeen on his birthday with a cosy photo caption, reviving speculation about their relationship months after the two were red-carded together for misbehaviour on the show.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
James Vasanthan Defends Vijay Sethupathi Amid Vijay Fan Backlash
Composer James Vasanthan has publicly backed Vijay Sethupathi after actor Vijay's fans accused the Bigg Boss Tamil host of aiming a leadership remark at their star, turning a reality show line into a fan war.
15 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 Launch Night Elimination Sparks Fake Vote Claims
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10's grand launch has barely settled and already netizens are alleging the stage elimination was scripted, pointing to a suspiciously smooth exit and a one-minute voting window.
7 Sept 20262 min
Bollywood
Mani Ratnam Titles Next Film Inji Vellam, Unveils Vijay Sethupathi-Sai Pallavi First Look
Mani Ratnam's next film finally has a name and a face. Inji Vellam pairs Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi in a Kolkata-set romance, with AR Rahman on music and a January 2027 release planned.
7 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Mani Ratnam's Next With Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Pallavi Titled Inji Vellam
Mani Ratnam's next film with Vijay Sethupathi and Sai Pallavi is titled Inji Vellam, set for a January 2027 release with AR Rahman's music and Netflix's digital rights already sealed.
7 Sept 20262 min
Red Carpet
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 Ousts Prashanth Rangaswamy Before He Even Enters
YouTuber Prashanth Rangaswamy was reportedly eliminated from Bigg Boss Tamil 10 before entering the house, days after claiming Yash and Toxic producers sent him a legal notice over his film review.
6 Sept 20262 min
Box Office
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 Opens With A Four-Show Virtual Crossover
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 launched Sunday with hosts of all four southern editions appearing together virtually, a new Democracy Room concept, and 19 contestants chosen live from 29 hopefuls by the studio audience.
6 Sept 20262 min
Regional Cinema
Bigg Boss Tamil 10 Lets Common Folk Fight Celebrities For The House
Bigg Boss Tamil Season 10 opened with a new pre-entry format, live audience voting on stage, and three common-man contestants alongside serial stars and digital creators inside the house.
6 Sept 20262 min