Baththa (2026)
Baththa opened in theatres in the UK on 1 Oct 2026 and may still be showing — check local cinema listings. Its streaming release date hasn't been announced — this page updates the day it lands on streaming.
FilmyChill score Too early — 3 audience ratings so far, no critics' verdict yet. How scoring works
What the audience says
Baththa is brand new to the list — too early for the numbers on this Tamil film to mean much yet.
Should you spend 2h 39m on it?
2h 39m of Tamil drama with comedy threaded through. Long enough that it wants your full attention rather than a second screen.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- 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 39m — long |
| Genre | Drama / Comedy |
| Language | Tamil |
| Best screen | Theatre / big screen |
Director
Balaji Tharaneetharan
Cast
When is Baththa coming to streaming?
Not streaming yet — Baththa opened in theatres in the UK on 1 Oct 2026. Tamil releases typically reach streaming about 4–7 weeks after opening, which would put it somewhere around October 2026 and November 2026.
That's the usual pattern, not a confirmed date — no platform has announced one. We re-check every day and this page updates the moment it lands.
Where to watch in the UK
Availability as of 7 Oct 2026 — platforms may change over time.
Trailer
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