Baththa – Complete Details
Baththa is a Tamil period action-drama directed and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan, with Vijay Sethupathi playing the central character. Set against the backdrop of 1980s Madras, the film presents a different take on the gangster genre by combining crime, humour, emotion and human relationships. Vijay Sethupathi plays Baththa, a feared local gangster involved in the illicit liquor trade and known for controlling his neighbourhood through intimidation. His life takes an unexpected turn when an unusual situation brings him into contact with a young boy. What begins as an unlikely encounter gradually develops into a relationship built around friendship, affection and trust. The bond forces Baththa to look beyond his intimidating public image and confront aspects of his personal life, family responsibilities and vulnerabilities. Lijomol Jose plays an important role in the story, while Sai Prithviraj appears as the child at the centre of the emotional relationship. The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare, with Atlee presenting the project. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, while Selva Kumar S.K. has handled cinematography and R. Kalaivanan has edited the film. Baththa was released worldwide on October 1, 2026.
