Baththa (2026)
About Baththa
Baththa (also searched as Batha or Baatha) is a Tamil gangster comedy with an emotional core, written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. Vijay Sethupathi plays the title character Baththavachalam, a man whose reputation travels ahead of him, and the film marks his third collaboration with the director.
The story is set in Madras in the mid-1980s and follows the title character's unlikely friendship with a young schoolboy. The film is presented by Atlee and Star Studio18, with music by Sai Abhyankkar and a cast that includes Lijomol Jose, Santhy Balachandran and Ajay Ghosh.
It released in theatres on 1 October 2026 and later reached Netflix. This page covers release details, cast and crew, certificate and OTT information. It is kept spoiler-free and updated as official news arrives.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1 October 2026
- Language
- Tamil
- Director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Music
- Sai Abhyankkar
- Cinematography
- Selva Kumar S.K
- Editor
- R. Kalaivanan
- Banner
- Cine1 Studios, A for Apple Studios
- Presented by
- Atlee, Star Studio18
- Producers
- Murad Khetani, Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Priya Atlee
- Genre
- Action, Comedy
- Certificate
- U/A
Cast
Trailer
OTT Release Update
OTT: Netflix, from 29 October 2026 (as per media reports). Tamil with Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam dubbed versions. Availability can vary by region, so please check the platform.
FAQs
When was Baththa released?
Baththa released in theatres worldwide on 1 October 2026, with premiere screenings on 30 September 2026.
Who directed Baththa and who composed the music?
Baththa is written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, with music by Sai Abhyankkar. It is presented by Atlee and Star Studio18 and produced by Cine1 Studios and A for Apple Studios.
Who is in the cast of Baththa?
Vijay Sethupathi plays the title character Baththavachalam. The cast also includes Lijomol Jose, Master Sai Prithviraj, Baby Sahasra Shree, Santhy Balachandran, Ajay Ghosh, Ramya Pandian, according to media reports.
Which OTT platform is Baththa on?
Media reports say Baththa premiered on Netflix on 29 October 2026, about four weeks after its theatrical release, in Tamil with Hindi, Telugu, Kannada and Malayalam dubbed versions. Check the Netflix app for availability in your region.
What is Baththa about?
Baththa is a gangster comedy with emotional drama, set in Madras in the mid-1980s. It follows a feared local figure and his friendship with a young schoolboy. This page avoids spoilers.
Is Baththa a Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan film?
Yes. Baththa is the third collaboration between actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Balaji Tharaneetharan.
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