Baththa (2026)
Baththa releases in the UAE on 1 Oct 2026. An OTT release date will be listed here as soon as it's announced.
The verdict
Baththa is the kind of Tamil release people circle on the calendar. At 160 minutes, it asks for a real chunk of your night. It releases on 1 Oct 2026; mark your calendar if it's on your list.
Should you spend 2h 40m on it?
2h 40m of Tamil thriller with drama threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you'd rather not sit with tension for the whole runtime
- Best for
- An evening with no interruptions
Story
In 1986 Madras, a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps a feared gangster inside a deserted school toilet. As the gangster is forced to confront hunger, loneliness and his own vulnerability, an unlikely bond begins to grow between the two, changing their lives forever.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h 40m — long |
| Genre | Thriller / Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
Director
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Cast
When is Baththa coming to OTT?
Baththa hasn't had its theatrical release yet, and is due 1 Oct 2026. An OTT release date won't be set until after it opens — this page updates automatically the day it starts streaming.
Where to watch in the UAE
Not out yet — nowhere to stream or rent it until it opens.
Trailer
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