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Baththa
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s Baththa is a slow-paced comedy drama that manages to entertain despite its share of highs and lows, finding its strength in the simplicity of its storytelling and the warmth of its characters. Set in 1986 Madras, the film follows Baththa, a feared local gangster whose intimidating presence keeps everyone around him on edge. However, an unexpected incident involving a timid schoolboy named Sabari leaves him trapped inside a school restroom. What begins as an unusual predicament gradually develops into an unlikely connection between two individuals who couldn’t be more different. How this encounter changes their lives forms the rest of the story. Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, and young Sai Prithviraj deliver fantastic performances, bringing a sense of authenticity to their respective characters. Sethupathi effortlessly carries the contrasting shades of his character, while Lijomol makes her presence felt through a grounded performance. However, it’s the little o