# Baththa (2026) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/baththa-2026/
Updated: 2026-10-28

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | Composite score pending |
| Editorial Rating | Pending |
| Audience Snapshot | Pending |
| Letterboxd | Pending |
| IMDb | Pending |
| Director | Balaji Tharaneetharan |
| Genres | Drama, Comedy, Action |
| Runtime | 159 min |
| Age rating | U/A 13+ (India) |
| Also known as | பத்தா (Tamil) |

## Quick answer

Baththa (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. See the title page for available editorial coverage. Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.

## Celluloid verdict

Celluloid's editorial review of Baththa is still pending, so no recommendation or score is published yet. Release facts, cast, age ratings and where to watch are listed below.

## 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.

## Cast

Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj, Sahasra Sree, Santhy Balachandran, Arjun Chidambaram, Hari Krishnan, Ajay Ghosh, Deepa Venkat, Ramya Pandian

## Common questions

**Is Baththa worth watching?**
Baththa (2026) is released, but the Celluloid composite score is pending. Celluloid's editorial review of Baththa is still pending, so no recommendation or score is published yet. Release facts, cast, age ratings and where to watch are listed below.

**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 (2026) was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.

**Where can I watch Baththa?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the Baththa page for current options.

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