Baththa
பத்தா
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-09-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Screenplay & Story
- Balaji Tharaneetharan, Karthik Netha, KK Nagar Gana Jeeva, Tamizh Aadhavan
- Original Score
- Sai Abhyankkar
- Original Title
- பத்தா
- Country of Origin
- India
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil
- Runtime
- 2h 39m
- Production Studios
- A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios, Star Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Balaji Tharaneetharan, Karthik Netha, KK Nagar Gana Jeeva, Tamizh Aadhavan
Sai Abhyankkar
Selvakumar SK
R. Kalaivanan
Atlee, Murad Khetani, Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare, Mohan Ganesan
Department Leadership Roster
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Director
Atlee
Producer
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Writer
Sai Abhyankkar
Original Music Composer
Murad Khetani
Producer
Alok Jain
Producer
Ajit Andhare
Producer
Selvakumar SK
Director of Photography
R. Kalaivanan
Editor
T. Muthuraj
Production Design
Stun Siva
Stunt Coordinator
U. Pruthvi
Stunt Coordinator
Kevin Kumar
Stunt Coordinator
Priya Atlee
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Baththa
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What is Baththa about?
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.
Who directed Baththa?
Baththa was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
Who stars in Baththa?
The principal cast of Baththa includes Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj, Sahasra Sree, Santhy Balachandran.
When was Baththa released and how long is it?
Baththa was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 2h 39m.
Who composed the musical score for Baththa?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Baththa was composed by Sai Abhyankkar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Baththa?
Baththa holds official age classifications: IN: U/A 13+; US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).