Baththa is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language comedy drama film written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and produced by Cine1 Studios, A for Apple Studios and Star Studio18.
The film stars Vijay Sethupathi in the titular role, Master Sai Prithviraj and Lijomol Jose, with Baby Sahasra Shree, Santhy Balachandran, Hari Krishnan and Arjun Chidambaram in supporting roles.
It follows a dreaded gangster who is accidentally locked in a school bathroom and the effects it has on his life.
Directed by – Balaji Tharaneetharan
Written by – Balaji Tharaneetharan
Produced by – Murad Khetani, Atlee, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain & Ajit Andhare
Starring – Vijay Sethupathi, Master Sai Prithviraj, Lijomol Jose
Cinematography – Selvakumar S. K.
Edited by – R. Kalaivanan
Music by – Sai Abhyankkar
Production – Cine1 Studios, A for Apple Studios & Star Studio18
Release date – 1 October 2026
Running time – 158 minutes
Country – India
Language – Tamil
