What is Baththa?
Topic: Film "Baththa" (2026). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 2026
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 157 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 2026
- Original language
- TA
- Origin
- India
- Studios
- A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios
- Genres
- Thriller, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
Topic: Film "Baththa" (2026).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraint 1: Write ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: No inventing/guessing titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Constraint 3: Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: Word count: 150-190 words.
Constraint 5: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Title: Baththa
Release Date: 10/01/2026 (US) [Source 1]
Genre: Thriller and Drama [Source 1]
Runtime: 2h 37m [Source 1]
Director: Balaji Tharaneetharan [Source 3, 5, 6]
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Lijo Mol Jose, Hari Krishnan, Sahasra Sree [Source 3]
Setting: 1986 Madras [Source 1, 2, 3]
Plot: A timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps/locks a feared gangster/criminal inside a deserted school toilet/restroom. The gangster faces hunger, loneliness/isolation, and vulnerability. An unlikely bond/unexpected friendship forms between them, changing/transforming their lives. [Source 1, 2, 3]
Additional details: Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Thar
Should you watch it?
“A timid boy accidentally traps a feared gangster inside a deserted school toilet in 1986 Madras.”
- Features a reunion between Vijay Sethupathi and director Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Offers a retro aesthetic with mass elements and humor
- Explores an unexpected bond between a child and a criminal
- The film contains elements of thriller and drama
Watch it if you are interested in a retro-set story about an unlikely bond between a boy and a gangster.
The film is a thriller and drama featuring retro aesthetics, humor, and family drama.
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Is Baththa worth watching?
The film features a reunion between Vijay Sethupathi and director Balaji Tharaneetharan and includes elements of humor and family drama.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 2 hours and 37 minutes.
When is the release date?
The film is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026, in the US.
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