Overview
Baththa is a 2026 Tamil gangster comedy-drama written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and co-produced by Atlee. The film stars Vijay Sethupathi as Baththavachalam (Baththa) alongside Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj and Santhy Balachandran.
Set in Madras in 1986, the story follows Baththavachalam, a feared local gangster, whose life takes an unexpected turn when a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps him inside a deserted school toilet. What begins as an unusual situation gradually reveals a more vulnerable side of the gangster, as an unlikely bond grows between the two — bringing humour, emotion and a journey of self-discovery.
Released theatrically on 1 October 2026 and streaming on Netflix from 29 October 2026 in five languages, the film features music by Sai Abhyankkar.