# Vijay Sethupathi, Balaji Tharaneetharan film Baththa out Oct 1

2026-08-14T16:23:13+00:00 | Entertainment | Indian Opinion Desk

Corroboration: 2 independent outlets

The first look of Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, was unveiled on August 12, 2026, along with the release date. The film, presented by Atlee, will hit theatres worldwide on October 1, 2026. The poster shows Sethupathi in a retro avatar with a bright shirt, sunglasses and a thick gold chain, hinting at a period setting. Pinkvilla describes the film as an action movie. Baththa marks the third collaboration between Sethupathi and Tharaneetharan after Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012) and Seethakaathi. Lijomol Jose plays the female lead, music is by Sai Abhyankkar, and the technical crew includes cinematographer Selva Kumar SK and editor R Kalaivanan. Story details remain under wraps.

## Coverage

- onlykollywood.com <https://www.onlykollywood.com/baththa-vijay-sethupathi-balaji-tharaneetharan-reunion-gets-a-release-date/>
- pinkvilla.com <https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/south/baththa-release-date-vijay-sethupathi-and-balaji-tharaneetharans-3rd-collab-to-hit-screens-on-october-1-2026-1404856>

Tags: Atlee, Balaji Tharaneetharan, Lijomol Jose, Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, Vijay Sethupathi
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