Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan Announce Third Film 'Baththa'

What Happened

Filmmaker Balaji Tharaneetharan and actor Vijay Sethupathi are collaborating for their third project, an upcoming film named 'Baththa'. The announcement was made on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, accompanied by the release of a first-look poster. The poster depicts Sethupathi with a vintage appearance, smoking a beedi.

The film is slated for a theatrical debut on October 1, 2026. Lijomol Jose has been cast as the female lead. Details regarding the plot and other cast members have not yet been disclosed.

The production is presented by Atlee and produced by Priya Atlee, along with Murad Khetani, Alok Jain, and Ajit Andhara under the banners of A Cine1 Studios and A For Apple Studios. Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music, Selva Kumar SK is handling cinematography, and R Kalaivanan is editing the film.

Background

This marks the third on-screen partnership between Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan. Their previous collaborations include the films 'Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom' and 'Seethakaathi'.

Key Facts

• Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan are collaborating on a new film titled 'Baththa'.
• The announcement was made on August 12, 2026.
• The film is scheduled for release in theaters on October 1, 2026.
• Lijomol Jose will play the female lead.
• The film is presented by Atlee and produced by Priya Atlee, Murad Khetani, Alok Jain, and Ajit Andhara.
• Sai Abhyankkar is composing the music for 'Baththa'.