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Murad Khetani celebrates Tamil debut success with Baththa and thanks Atlee
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Moneycontrol•13-10-2026, 19:00
Murad Khetani celebrates Tamil debut success with Baththa and thanks Atlee
- •Producer Murad Khetani expressed gratitude for the overwhelming audience appreciation for his debut Tamil film Baththa.
- •The film has expanded to over 700 cinemas nationwide following high demand in key North Indian markets like Mumbai and Delhi.
- •Khetani thanked director Balaji Tharaneetharan, lead star Vijay Sethupathi, and Atlee for bringing him on board the project.
- •Presented by Star Studio18 and Atlee, Baththa is a collaborative production between Cine1 Studios and A For Apple Studios.
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Baththa holds special significance for Murad Khetani as it marks his official debut in the Tamil film industry, making the positive audience response an enriching and meaningful experience for him.
Producer Murad Khetani expressed special gratitude to Atlee, stating that the moment Atlee shared the story one-liner with him, he instantly agreed to join the project.
Following strong audience demand after its October 1, 2026 release, Baththa expanded its theatrical footprint to over 700 cinemas, adding new screens in key North Indian markets like Mumbai, Delhi, Lucknow, and Noida.
