Vijay Sethupathi Stars in Tamil Film 'Baththa' Set for October 2026 Release
The Tamil film 'Baththa,' directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose, is set in the 1980s and explores themes of crime, fear, and family drama. The film's teaser and a new glimpse highlight Sethupathi's portrayal of a ruthless, fearless man whose return is awaited amid a major crime investigation. Produced by Cine1 Studios and Atlee's A For Apple Studios, 'Baththa' is scheduled for a worldwide theatrical release on October 1, 2026.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–75/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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thestatesman broke this story on 16 Sept, 08:11 am. Other outlets followed.