Tamil filmmaker and producer Atlee shared a big dream at the success meet for Baththa, starring Vijay Sethupathi. "I'd love to take a film like Baththa to the Oscars, and wish it had a journey similar to that of Parasite (Korean Oscar winner)," he said.

The period action-comedy-drama Baththa hit theatres on October 1, 2026. The Tamil movie has now completed five days in cinemas, and as expected, saw a dip in collections on the weekday after a strong box office run over the weekend.

Baththa Box Office Collection

As per Sacnilk, Baththa collected Rs 1.30 crore net on Day 5, across 1,214 shows in India, with 25% occupancy on Monday.

With this, the film's total net collection in India has reached Rs 11.35 crore, while its gross earnings stand at Rs 13.18 crore.

The Monday dip comes after the film's strongest stretch yet over the weekend, with Sunday turning out to be its best-performing day so far.

Day

Date

Gross Collection

Net Collection

Shows

Occupancy

Day 1

1 Oct 2026 (1st Thursday)

Rs 1.73 Crore

Rs 1.50 Crore

1,337

24.0%

Day 2

2 Oct (1st Friday)

Rs 3.15 Crore

Rs 2.70 Crore

1,187

47.0%

Day 3

3 Oct (1st Saturday)

Rs 3.20 Crore

Rs 2.75 Crore

1,222

45.0%

Day 4

4 Oct (1st Sunday)

Rs 3.60 Crore

Rs 3.10 Crore

1,290

48.0%

Day 5

5 Oct (1st Monday)

Rs 1.50 Crore

Rs 1.30 Crore

1,214

25.0%

Grand Total (Net Collection)

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Rs 11.35 Crore

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Baththa Movie Reviews

On X, reviewers have been calling Baththa soulful, with many appreciating how it steers clear of unnecessary mass elements. Audiences appear to be genuinely enjoying the entertainer on the big screen.

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What We Know About Baththa?

Set against the backdrop of 1986 retro Madras, the movie follows a feared local gangster named Baththa, played by Vijay Sethupathi.

Things take a turn when an eight-year-old boy accidentally locks him inside a deserted school restroom. What starts off as a bizarre, almost comic situation gradually turns into the emotional heart of the film, as an unlikely bond forms between the hardened criminal and the child, pushing Baththa to confront a softer, more vulnerable side of himself.

Baththa marks the third collaboration between Vijay Sethupathi and director Balaji Tharaneetharan, following Tharaneetharan's directorial debut Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom (2012) and Seethakaathi (2018).

Directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, Baththa is produced by Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain and Ajit Andhare, and presented by Tamil filmmaker Atlee.

FAQ

1. What is the budget of Vijay Sethupathi's Baththa?

The movie is reportedly mounted on a budget of Rs 28 crore.

2. Is Baththa a hit or flop?

The Tamil movie is having a decent run at the box office following positive word of mouth.