Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa Set for Global October 1 Release
Baththa is a new Tamil movie starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose.
It is scheduled to play in cinemas around the world on October 1, 2026.
Panorama Studios and Zee Studios are presenting the movie.
Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain, and Ajit Andhare produced it.
Balaji Tharaneetharan wrote and directed the film.
The story takes place in the 1980s.
It explores a dangerous crime world.
The filmmakers say the movie is strongly connected to Tamil culture while featuring emotions and conflicts that people everywhere can understand.
Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose, will release globally on October 1, 2026.
Panorama Studios and Zee Studios are presenting the Tamil film.
Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain, and Ajit Andhare produced the film.
Balaji Tharaneetharan wrote and directed Baththa.
Set in the 1980s, the film explores a gritty crime world rooted in Tamil culture.
- Who
- Baththa stars Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose and is written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
- What
- It is a Tamil film about a gritty crime world set in the 1980s.
- When
- The film is scheduled for a global theatrical release on October 1, 2026.
- Where
- It will be released in cinemas across international territories.
- Why
- Panorama Studios and Zee Studios aim to bring the Tamil-language story to audiences beyond its home market.
- Film
- Baththa
- Release date
- October 1, 2026
- Release scope
- Global theatrical release
- Lead cast
- Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose
- Writer-director
- Balaji Tharaneetharan
- Presenters
- Panorama Studios and Zee Studios
- Setting
- 1980s Tamil crime world
