Vijay posted a heartfelt note on X, wishing he could be in Kerala to bask in the applause. The actor’s message trended, fans flooding his feed with emojis and heartfelt comments—proof that the star’s sincerity matches the film’s emotional punch.
On Sunday, Baththa pulled in ₹3.10 cr net, a 3.7% bump from Saturday’s ₹2.99 cr. The film’s first‑week haul of ₹15.46 cr net and a domestic gross of ₹26.81 cr have kept it alive beyond the opening week, with 1,767 shows logged on the 11th day.
Director Balaji Tharaneetharan refused to glamorise violence, opting instead to expose the gangster’s anger, ego and fear. Lijomol Jose co‑stars as his wife, while Sai Prithviraj, Sahasra Shree and Hari Krishnan flesh out the world of 1986 Madras. The boy who locks the gangster in a school toilet becomes the unexpected catalyst for his softer side.
With a steady run and a growing fan‑base, Baththa is slated for a digital release next month. Fans who missed the theater experience will soon get a chance to witness the unlikely bond that turns a feared gangster into an almost‑human protagonist.