Kamal Haasan praises Vijay Sethupathi, Balaji Tharaneetharan for 'Baththa'

The team of 'Baththa' received special appreciation from veteran actor and Rajya Sabha MP Kamal Haasan. The actor met the film’s key members in person and congratulated them for their work. The meeting has added another notable moment to the film’s journey, especially as the Vijay Sethupathi-starrer continues to draw attention after its theatrical release.

Kamal Haasan praises Vijay Sethupathi, Atlee, Balaji Tharaneetharan, and 'Baththa' team

Kamal Haasan invited 'Baththa' actor Vijay Sethupathi, director Balaji Tharaneetharan, producer Atlee, music composer Sai Abhyankkar, and actors Hari Krishnan and Arjun Chidambaram for a special meeting on October 7. He congratulated the team and appreciated their efforts in bringing the period drama to the screen. The film marks the third collaboration between Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharaneetharan, making the project another important outing for the actor-director duo.

'Baththa' receives positive response after October 1 release

Released in theatres on October 1, 'Baththa' has been receiving a positive response from audiences. The film is set in 1986 Madras and follows a story involving a local don and an eight-year-old boy. Vijay Sethupathi leads the cast, with Lijomol Jose, Ajay Ghosh, Arjun Chidambaram and other actors playing important roles. The film has also brought attention to child actor Sai Prithviraj, whose performance has emerged as one of the talking points among viewers.

'Baththa' gets more screens after audience response

Presented by Atlee, 'Baththa' has music composed by Sai Abhyankkar, adding another major name to the film’s creative team. The audience response has also helped the film secure additional screens after its release. 'Baththa' has reportedly earned over Rs 15 crore in its first week of theatrical run, and the period drama held most of its screens for the second week.With Kamal Haasan’s appreciation now adding to the buzz, 'Baththa' continues to gain attention beyond its theatrical performance. The meeting was a memorable recognition from one of the most respected actors of Indian cinema for the team.