New Delhi:
Balaji Tharnidharan’s period action-comedy-drama bath released in theaters today and is enjoying rave reviews online. From finding Vijay Sethupathi’s Rooh-Bharpoor to praising it for ditching the ‘unnecessary mass elements’, audiences are enjoying the big screen entertainment to the fullest.
Internet reaction
Director, producer, story and screenplay writer Shankar Shanmugham wrote, “#Baththa – a beautiful film with a good story, humanity, great humor and moments that totally deserves appreciation. Great casting and performances, and every close-up of every face is amazing. @VijaySethuOffl is a #National boySevride_Sevride_Serv. @jose_lijomol is so natural and wonderful @SaiAbhyankkar’s background score is fresh and Unconventional, and it takes some scenes to another level @Atlee_dir, @MuradKhetani and @AndhareAjit to make such a quality blockbuster.
#Duck – A beautiful film with a good story, humanity, great humor and moments ❤️ that deserve appreciation all around.
Great casting and performances, and every close-up of every face is amazing.
High-quality and soulful performance by @VijaySethuOffl . small…
– Shankar Shanmugh (@shankarshanmugh) October 1, 2026
Another person added, “#Baththa (3.35/5) 2nd half carries the film with fun, emotions, experiences and a subtle message. #VJS, #Boy and #Lijomol give great performances. #Sai also shines. Visuals are passable. First half and length of the film are flaws.”
#Duck (3.35/5) Second half saves the film with fun, emotions, experiences and subtle message; #VJS # boy #Lizomol Excellent perfs👏; #Sai 🎵❤️; Visual 👍 passable first half and length are – ; A good watch!! #Balaji dir 💐 Go without expectations 👍 pic.twitter.com/pADrqwWsTw
— M@n!💲h@nk@®️ 🎬🎟️ (@smsmani9011) October 1, 2026
Another mentioned, “#Baththa is a fun and engaging entertainer from start to finish! The comedy works really well, the twists keep things interesting, and the child actors are a big plus. @SaiAbhyankkar’s music adds even more punch to the film.”
#Duck A fun and engaging entertainment from start to finish! ❤️👏
The comedy works really well, the twists keep things interesting, and the child cast is a major plus. @Sai AbhyankarThe music gives more bang in the film. 💥@Atlee_dir @VijaySethuOffl pic.twitter.com/G07oe2BZHv
— Naveen_Tweets (@NaniDhf45) October 1, 2026
Another user wrote, “@VijaySethuOffl’s #Baththa is highly entertaining without relying on the usual unnecessary commercial mass elements. Every five minutes, there’s a hilarious scene or a clap-worthy moment! Don’t miss this soulful, fun and emotionally rich entertainer in theatres.”
#Duck Very entertaining without relying on the usual redundant commercial mass elements. 🔥
Every 5 minutes, there’s either a hilarious scene or an applause-worthy moment! 👏👏
Don’t miss this soulful, fun and emotionally rich entertainment in theatres. ❤️🎬… pic.twitter.com/pobxFF8OcR
– Balaji (@RDBalaji) October 1, 2026
“#Baththa – What an emotional and soulful second half! Especially the last 20 minutes, which were beautiful. Vijay Sethupathi and Balaji Tharnidharan’s Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kanom combo delivers yet another blockbuster,” said another fan.
#Duck – What an emotional and good feeling second half🫶
Especially the last 20 minutes were so beautiful ♥️NaduvulaKonjamPakkathaKanom Combo VijaySethupathi and Balaji Tharanitharan delivers another blockbuster 🎯💯 pic.twitter.com/1yHBb86zOQ
— Amuthabharthy (@CinemaWithAB) October 1, 2026
about bath
bath Stars Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose (as Baththa’s wife), and child actor Sabri.
The film is set against the backdrop of 1986 retro Madras and revolves around a feared local gangster named Baththa (Vijay Sethupathi).
The turning point comes when an eight-year-old boy accidentally locks her in a deserted room at school. But this is when the emotional core of the story begins. What begins as a strange encounter creates a heartfelt bond between a cold-hearted criminal and a child, forcing him to confront his softer and more vulnerable side.
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