

Baththa
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.
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.
Click a service to open Baththa there. Availability last verified on November 3, 2026.
Where is Baththa streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
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
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
In United States, you can stream Baththa on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
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Cast of Baththa

Vijay Sethupathi
Bathvachalam 'Baththa'

Sai Prithviraj
Sabari

Lijomol Jose
Kannima

Sahasra Sree
Thenmozhi 'Thenu'

Santhy Balachandran
Selvi

Arjun Chidambaram
Jyoti

Hari Krishnan
Thirunavukarasu

Ajay Ghosh
Konda

Deepa Venkat
Konda's wife

Ramya Pandian
Jayanthi

Vishnu Govindan
Delhi

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.











