Vijay Sethupathi film Baththa to premiere on Netflix

The film Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, is scheduled to make its digital debut on Netflix on October 29. Following its theatrical release on October 1, the film has reportedly earned over Rs 35 crore at the box office.

Set in the 1980s, the story follows a man living as a rowdy who faces an unexpected predicament. Beyond its central plot, the film explores themes of bullying, toxic masculinity, and patriarchy. Actor and writer Santhy Balachandran, who plays the character Selvi, noted that the film examines how rigid gender expectations and emotional trauma can shape individuals.

This marks the third collaboration between Sethupathi and Tharaneetharan. The cast also includes Lijomol Jose and child artist Sai Prithiv Raj, with music composed by Sai Abhyankkar.