Baththa on OTT: When and where to watch Vijay Sethupathi's emotionally charged drama

Netflix will stream Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa in five languages soon. The digital premiere follows its modest theatrical run despite favourable reviews.Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa released in theatres on October 1. (Photo credit: Movie still)New Delhi,Oct 25, 2026 22:14 ISTA feared gangster, a school toilet and a young boy too scared to let him out – Vijay Sethupathi’s Baththa is heading to Netflix on October 29, 2026, after a disappointing run in cinemas. The Tamil drama, which arrived on the big screen on October 1, will stream in Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Kannada and Malayalam.Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, the film stars Sethupathi alongside Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithviraj. Its unusual story follows a boy who accidentally locks a gangster inside a school toilet. When he returns to free him, fear gets in the way, setting off an unexpected bond between the two.Blending humour with emotion, Baththa explores masculinity, patriarchy, redemption and human relationships. Critics praised its direction, performances and music, though the film struggled commercially, collecting around Rs 33 crore gross, according to Sacnilk.The cast also includes Santhy Balachandran, Ajay Ghosh and Arjun Chidambaram. Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, with the song Magale finding popularity through social media reels and short videos. With its five-language release, Baththa will get another chance to find an audience at home, bringing its mix of gangster drama, awkward humour and emotional storytelling to Netflix viewers.- Ends