Baththa

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Baththa

பத்தா

Release date: 1 October 2026
Rating: 8.2 / 10 on TMDB

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Baththa released in theatres on Thursday, 1 October 2026.

Box office so far · day 12

India net: ₹24.61 crore
India gross: ₹28.46 crore
Worldwide: ₹16.31 crore

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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.

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Cast

Vijay Sethupathi
Bathvachalam 'Baththa'
Lijomol Jose
Kannima
Sai Prithviraj
Sabari
Sahasra Sree
Thenmozhi 'Thenu'
Santhy Balachandran
Selvi
Arjun Chidambaram
Jyoti
Hari Krishnan
Thirunavukarasu
Ajay Ghosh
Konda

Cast and portraits from TMDB.

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24 Sept 2026

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A still from the film Baththa showing Vijay Sethupathi in a school restroom, looking pensive.

Baththa’s Soundtrack Makes Global Charts

Baththa’s soundtrack has cracked Spotify’s global top ten — and it’s not just a Tamil thing anymore.

2 days ago1 min

Vijay Sethupathi in a 1980s-style shirt, standing in front of a faded wall, looking unsure. A young boy stands beside him, holding a notebook.

Baththa: When a Gangster Learns to Listen

The film’s central relationship, humour and performances compensate for its uneven pacing and tonal shifts.

2 days ago2 min

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa

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.

3 days ago2 min

Vijay Sethupathi in a tense scene from Baththa, standing in silhouette against a dimly lit room.

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.

4 days ago1 min

Vijay Sethupathi holding a phone, smiling at the camera, with a soft background glow

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.

4 days ago1 min

Vijay Sethupathi sitting at a kitchen table, head bowed, a plate of food in front of him. Soft light. No expression. Just stillness.

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa, set in 1986 Madras

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

Vijay Sethupathi in character as Baththa in a promotional still from the film

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

A young boy in a school uniform, eyes focused, mid-performance in a dramatic scene.

Sai Prithviraj Cast in Dhanush’s D56 After Baththa Breakout

The boy who broke hearts in Baththa is now the son of a superstar in D56. No audition. Just a watch-and-cast. And the world’s watching.

9 Oct 20261 min

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

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

A still from Baththa featuring Vijay Sethupathi in a tense scene, blurred background suggesting urgency.

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from Baththa alongside a poster image of Keerthy Suresh from Dorothy

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

Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose in a still from the Tamil film Baththa

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa

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

Vijay Sethupathi in character as the gangster Baththa in a scene from the film Baththa

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa

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

A still from Baththa showing Vijay Sethupathi in a blue shirt, standing in a dimly lit room, looking thoughtful.

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

A still from Baththa showing Vijay Sethupathi in a calm, reflective pose against a nostalgic 80s Chennai backdrop.

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

Vijay Sethupathi in a still from the Tamil film Baththa, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan

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

Vijay Sethupathi in period costume as the gangster Baththa, promotional still from the film

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

Teaser poster of the Tamil film Baththa featuring Vijay Sethupathi

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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.

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