Vijay Sethupathi’s Tamil action-comedy Baththa is set to make its OTT debut on Netflix on October 29, 2026. The film, which arrived in cinemas on October 1, combines gangster drama, comedy and emotional storytelling through an unusual encounter between a feared local gangster and an eight-year-old schoolboy.
Set in 1986 Madras, the film follows Bathvachalam, played by Vijay Sethupathi, whose life takes an unexpected turn after the young boy accidentally locks him inside a deserted school toilet. The predicament leaves the gangster struggling with hunger and isolation, setting the stage for an unusual bond between two characters from very different worlds.
