Baththa OTT release and platform update: When to watch Vijay Sethupathi's hit Tamil action-comedy movie online after its theatrical run

Vijay Sethupathi is currently receiving praise for his latest movie, Baththa. The Tamil movie arrived in theatres on October 1 and has been running on the big screen since then. The film is a mix of crime, comedy and emotion, with the actor playing a feared man whose life takes an unexpected turn after he develops a friendship with a young schoolboy. As the film continues its theatrical run, audiences are also beginning to look for details about its digital release.

Streaming details of Baththa

According to Esquire India report, Netflix is said to have reportedly acquired the streaming rights to Baththa. However, the platform has not yet officially announced an OTT premiere date. Since the film is still fairly new in theatres, viewers may have to wait a bit longer before it becomes available for home viewing. Until Netflix or the creators make an official announcement, any date that is making the rounds on social media should be regarded as unconfirmed.

More about Baththa: Plot, cast and more

Set in Madras in the mid-1980s, Baththa has elements of a gangster comedy with an emotional story. Vijay Sethupathi plays the titular character, a man whose reputation makes him a feared figure in his surroundings.

However, the film does not focus only on his criminal world. It revolves around an unusual friendship between Baththa and an eight-year-old schoolboy. Their relationship gradually becomes an important part of the story and allows the film to explore a softer and less familiar side of the character.

The unlikely bond takes a strange turn when the young boy ends up trapping Baththa inside a disused school toilet. What follows forms a major part of the film’s narrative, giving the gangster comedy an unusual emotional angle.

Vijay Sethupathi reunites with Balaji Tharaneetharan

Baththa has been written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan. The filmmaker has previously worked with Vijay Sethupathi on two occasions, making the latest film another collaboration between the actor and director.

The cast also includes Lijomol Jose in an important role. Music for the film has been composed by Sai Abhyankkar, whose work has also received attention from audiences.

Atlee is presenting the film, while A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios and Star Studio18 are among the production houses backing the project.

How much has Baththa earned?

Baththa opened in theatres with an estimated Rs 1.50 crore net collection in India on its first day. The film recorded around Rs 1.30 crore net on its fifth day from 1,214 shows. After opening day collection, the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer saw a rise on Friday with Rs 2.70 crore, followed by Rs 2.75 crore on Saturday and Rs 3.10 crore on Sunday, its highest single-day collection so far.

According to early estimates by Sacnilk.com, on day 7, the movie minted Rs 1.40 crore in India. Now, the total net collection stands at Rs 14.04 crore and gross collection at Rs 16.26 crore.

So, for now, the film is still playing in cinemas, which means its theatrical run is not over yet. Its final box office performance will depend on how it holds up over the coming days. Stay tuned to see how it performs amid new releases.