Baththa

Baththa is a 2026 Indian Tamil-language period comedy-drama film written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The movie marks the third collaboration between actor Vijay Sethupathi and director Balaji, following Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom and Seethakaathi.

Plot Summary

Set in 1986 Madras, the story revolves around Baththa, a dreaded local don and gangster. His life takes a bizarre turn when Sabari, a timid eight-year-old schoolboy, accidentally locks him inside a deserted school restroom. Trapped inside, facing isolation and hunger, the gangster undergoes a massive change of heart. A highly unusual, heartwarming, and darkly comical friendship develops between the little boy and the gangster, transforming both of their lives.