Baaththa OTT Release: Vijay Sethupathi's Film Streams on Netflix From 29 October
Balaji Tharaneetharan's film, which reached theatres on 1 October, arrives on Netflix on 29 October in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Why it mattersBaaththa reaches Netflix four weeks after its theatrical release, and how quickly Tamil films move to streaming shapes what cinemas can earn from them.
Vijay Sethupathi's Tamil film Baaththa begins streaming on Netflix on Thursday 29 October 2026, four weeks after its theatrical release on 1 October, DT Next and Sacnilk reported. The title is also spelt Baththa in some listings.
Baaththa at a glance
- Where to watch: Netflix.
- Streaming from: 29 October 2026.
- Languages: Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi, according to Sacnilk's listing.
- Director: Balaji Tharaneetharan.
- Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithiv Raj.
- In theatres: since 1 October 2026.
What the film is about
Baaththa follows a man who lives as a rowdy and gets caught in an unexpected predicament, and how he tries to get out of it, DT Next reported. The Daily Jagran describes it as a comedy-drama, with Vijay Sethupathi playing Baththavachalam.
Who made it
The film is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare through A for Apple Studios and Cine1 Studios, and presented by Atlee and Star Studio18, according to DT Next.
Baaththa is one of several Indian titles arriving on Netflix this week; see our list of new OTT releases this week, including the gangster series Akka.
Questions readers ask
When is Baaththa releasing on OTT?
Baaththa streams on Netflix from 29 October 2026, four weeks after its theatrical release on 1 October.
Where can I watch Baaththa online?
Baaththa is on Netflix from 29 October 2026, in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Malayalam and Hindi.
Who directed Baaththa?
Balaji Tharaneetharan directed Baaththa, which stars Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithiv Raj.
What is Baaththa about?
It follows a man who lives as a rowdy and is caught in an unexpected predicament, and his efforts to get out of it. It is a comedy-drama.
Sources
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