Baththa
2026, Tamil. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Tamil
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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Baththa is streaming on Netflix in India.
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Cast & crew
- Balaji TharaneetharanDirector
- Vijay SethupathiBathvachalam 'Baththa'
- Sai PrithvirajSabari
- Lijomol JoseKannima
- Sahasra SreeThenmozhi 'Thenu'
- Santhy BalachandranSelvi
- Arjun ChidambaramJyoti
- Hari KrishnanThirunavukarasu
- Ajay GhoshKonda
- Deepa VenkatKonda's wife
- Ramya PandianJayanthi
- Vishnu GovindanDelhi
- Ismath BanuJyoti's Wife
Details
- Released
- 1 October 2026
- Original title
- பத்தா
- Country
- India
- Written by
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
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How long is Baththa?
Baththa runs 159 minutes (2h 39m).
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Baththa parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Baththa is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Baththa on?
Baththa is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Baththa?
If you liked Baththa, try Velaiyilla Pattathari, Idli Kadai, Arunachalam.
Who directed Baththa?
Baththa (2026) was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and stars Vijay Sethupathi, Sai Prithviraj, Lijomol Jose.