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Vijay Sethupathi's 'Baththa' Review: A Gangster's Unexpected Journey in an 80s Chennai School Toilet!
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News18•02-10-2026, 08:50
Vijay Sethupathi's 'Baththa' Review: A Gangster's Unexpected Journey in an 80s Chennai School Toilet!
- •Vijay Sethupathi's 'Baththa', directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, released to positive audience response.
- •The film is set in 1980s Chennai, following gangster Baththa's life-altering experience after getting stuck in a school toilet.
- •Vijay Sethupathi delivers a powerful performance, showcasing a range of emotions from intimidation to vulnerability.
- •Lijomol Jose shines as Baththa's wife, while child artist Sai Prithvi Raj impresses with his intense portrayal of Sabari.
- •Despite a slow screenplay, 'Baththa' is praised for its emotional depth and family-friendly appeal, with Sai Abhyankkar's music adding to its charm.
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Set in Chennai during the 1980s, the film follows Baththa, a terrifying gangster whose life completely changes after he gets stuck in a school toilet. While the screenplay moves slowly, it features a unique narrative where he bonds with a child named Sabari and later searches for who imprisoned him.
Baththa is directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and stars Vijay Sethupathi alongside female lead Lijomol Jose. The film's music is composed by Sai Abhyankkar, and it is produced by Atlee.
Baththa was released in theaters on October 1. The film has been receiving a good response from audiences, who praise it as a family-friendly movie that beautifully conveys emotions.
