Baththa is a 2026 Tamil movie, starring Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose. It was directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and released in theatres on 1st October 2026. The movie’s plot is a strange one that combines drama, humour and emotive tales of a feared gangster and a young schoolboy. The film has received attention for its unique concept and acting. Here is the Baththa Tamil Movie Box Office Collection of Indian, Indian gross and World Wide gross collection day wise with table.
Baththa Movie Short Overview
| Category | Information |
| Movie Name | Baththa |
| Release Date | 1 October 2026 |
| Lead Cast | Vijay Setupathi, Lijomol Jose, Arjun Chidambaram, Hari Krishnan, Sai Prithviraj |
| Writer | Balaji Tharaneetharan |
| Director | Balaji Tharaneetharan |
| Producer | Murad Khetani, Priya Atlee, Alok Jain, Ajit Andhare |
| Genre | Action, Drama |
| Language | Tamil |
| Platform | Theatrical Release |

Baththa is a Tamil language action drama film directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan and starring Vijay Sethupathi, who also appears in the film in the English language. The movie is set in 1986 in Madras, India and is about a notorious local gangster who finds himself trapped in the toilet of an elementary school by an eight-year-old boy. A strange meeting takes place, which adds some fun and drama. Baththa is playing in theatres and has been composed by Sai Abhyankkar and directed by Selvakumart S. K. the film has been the subject of discussion among Tamil cinema fans, who have been paying attention to its box office success
The Baththa Movie Box Office Collection
| Day | Period | India Net | India Gross | Worldwide Gross |
| Week 1 | Oct 1–7, 2026 | ₹15.46 Cr | ₹17.91 Cr | ₹16.55 |
| Week 2 | Oct 8–13, 2026 | ₹10.37 Cr | ₹11.97 Cr | ₹13.74 |
| Total | Oct 1–13, 2026 | ₹25.83 Cr | ₹29.88 Cr | ₹30.29 Cr |
Baththa had grossed an estimated ₹1.50 crore from the Indian market on its inaugural day. Collections reached ₹2.70 crore on Day 2 and ₹2.75 crore on Day 3, with an estimated ₹3.10 crore on the first Sunday. It fell on Monday and went on losing money for the first week. Its second weekend saw another rise and Day 10 and Day 11 grossed ₹3.10 crore and ₹3.20 crore, respectively. The numbers indicate that the movie held up the audience after the first day.
On Day 13, the box office data sources available reported that the film had grossed around ₹25.83 crore in India with some reports citing lower figures. India gross figures also differ across the trackers, it is important to note that gross stands for cumulative gross not daily earnings. The cited reports have not provided consistent results on the total number of gross results worldwide. So the film’s actual success in the box office needs to be judged on new domestic and overseas box office figures, as well as actual production costs and distribution deals.
Final Thoughts
Baththa has been making headlines for its unusual plot and Vijay Sethupathi’s performance. It says that the audience is still interested in it, as it has made theatrical collecting reports. The above numbers about India net, India gross and world gross numbers should be subjected to cross-checking, though, as these figures vary from one box office tracking site to another, so as not to reach a definite conclusion about the commercial success of the film. Collection reports will be updated as the film continues to be shown in theaters to give a better idea of the film’s performance overall.
FAQs
1. What is the release date of Baththa?
The film Baththa will be released in theatres on October 1, 2026.
2. Who plays the lead character of Baththa?
Vijay Sethupathi stars with Lijomol Jose.
3. Who directed Baththa?
Written and directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
4. What will be the box office collection of Baththa on day 1?
The net collection in India for Day 1 is about ₹1.50 crore.
5. What is the net amount of Baththa collected by India?
By the 13th day, some box office trackers estimated the India net total at around ₹25.83 crore and others had varying estimates.

