Balaji Tharaneetharan returns with comedy-drama 'Baththa' starring Vijay Sethupathi

Director Balaji Tharaneetharan's first theatrical release in eight years, 'Baththa', features Vijay Sethupathi as a dreaded local don.

Set in 1986, the plot follows a schoolboy named Sabari whose life changes after he crosses paths with the gangster.

The film blends a period setting with dark comedy, exploring childhood and societal roles through the perspective of young Sabari.