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Baththa

2026·Movie·U/A 13+·159 min·★ 8.9(8)

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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Where to watch Baththa in United States

Can I watch Baththa in United States? Yes — you can stream Baththa in United States on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads.

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About Baththa

Baththa is a 2026 Tamil-language drama, comedy and action film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The cast is led by Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Prithviraj, Lijomol Jose. It has a runtime of 2h 39m. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.

Baththa was produced by A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios, and Star Studios and made in India. It was released on October 1, 2026, and carries a U/A 13+ certification.

Director
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Writers
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Release date
October 1, 2026
Original language
Tamil
Age rating
U/A 13+
Status
Released
Country
India
Production
A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios, Star Studios
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Baththa cast & crew

Baththa was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and written by Balaji Tharaneetharan.

The cast features Vijay Sethupathi as Bathvachalam 'Baththa', Sai Prithviraj as Sabari, Lijomol Jose as Kannima, Sahasra Sree as Thenmozhi 'Thenu', Santhy Balachandran as Selvi, and Arjun Chidambaram as Jyoti.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Sai Abhyankkar, cinematography is by Selvakumar SK, and it was produced by Atlee and Murad Khetani.

Is Baththa worth watching?

At 2h 39m, it's a full-evening commitment.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and action, Baththa is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Baththa

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Cast of Baththa

Vijay Sethupathi

Vijay Sethupathi

Bathvachalam 'Baththa'

Sai Prithviraj

Sai Prithviraj

Sabari

Lijomol Jose

Lijomol Jose

Kannima

Sahasra Sree

Sahasra Sree

Thenmozhi 'Thenu'

Santhy Balachandran

Santhy Balachandran

Selvi

Arjun Chidambaram

Arjun Chidambaram

Jyoti

Hari Krishnan

Hari Krishnan

Thirunavukarasu

Ajay Ghosh

Ajay Ghosh

Konda

Deepa Venkat

Deepa Venkat

Konda's wife

Ramya Pandian

Ramya Pandian

Jayanthi

Vishnu Govindan

Vishnu Govindan

Delhi

Ismath Banu

Ismath Banu

Jyoti's Wife

Baththa — FAQs

▸Where can I watch Baththa in United States?

Baththa is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.

▸Is Baththa on Netflix?

Yes — Baththa is currently available on Netflix in United States.

▸What language is Baththa in?

Baththa is originally in Tamil. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

▸How long is Baththa?

Baththa runs 2 hours 39 minutes (159 minutes).

▸What is Baththa rated?

Baththa is rated U/A 13+. It holds a 8.9/10 audience score from 8 ratings.

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