The pitch
Baththa (2026)
It shares its release window with Digger, so expect the two fanbases to be reacting side by side.
Baththa opens in theaters on October 1, 2026.
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In Theaters · October 1, 2026
Baththa
Trailer Reactions
Scored from what 17 creators said on camera while watching the trailer, out loud, in their own YouTube reaction videos. A proprietary Reactr score. How the score works
NR
Drama · Comedy · Action
In 1986 Madras, a timid eight-year-old boy accidentally traps a feared gangster inside a deserted school toilet. As the gangster is forced to confront hunger, loneliness and his own vulnerability, an unlikely bond begins to grow between the two, changing their lives forever.
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The Trailer
Start here: the official Baththa trailer
Dropped September 24, 2026
72This trailer, scored from 17 reaction videos
Creator Reactions
What creators said about the Baththa trailer
Creators posted 17 reaction videos to YouTube watching this trailer. Reactr scored what they actually said, out loud, on camera, and combined it into the Reactr Rating shown at the top of this page. The 9 that counted most are below. How the score works.
I love VJ. Absolutely. And the premise sounds
Best trailer cut ever. Wow. Atly and VJ Sethopathy. Best
It's great. Okay, we really liked the trailer of
thank you bye bye Hello, welcome to our channel Kids on Fire. This
music] Build up the hype. [music] [music] I think they're
I am really excited to see this movie. I've been working on
god, what kind of bang [music] My God. [music] Oh my
Every reaction above is a creator's own upload on YouTube, credited to their channel. Reaction videos are found automatically; a creator can claim their page or ask for a video to be removed from the creator directory.
Reactr Verdict
Did Baththa deliver on its trailer?
68The trailer
17 reaction videos scored. See them all
17 reaction videos scored. See them all
?The film itself
scored from reactions posted after release
scored from reactions posted after release
Verdict comingafter opening weekend
After release, creators post a second kind of video, their reaction to the film itself. Reactr scores those the same way it scored the trailer reactions and puts the two numbers side by side to answer one question: did the movie live up to its trailer?
The lineup
Who you’ll see in the trailer
The cast is fronted by Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose and Sai Prithviraj. Vijay Sethupathi plays Bathvachalam 'Baththa'.
The people behind it
The history behind Baththa
A for Apple Studios, Cine1 Studios and Star Studios are producing. Balaji Tharaneetharan directs. It clocks in at 2 hours 39 minutes. It carries a NR rating in the US.
What makes this one worth reacting to
This trailer was made to be reacted to
A great action trailer front-loads its biggest swing and dares you to keep up. Catch the moment it lands.
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Reactions on Reactr
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Baththa: quick answers
How do I record a Baththa trailer reaction?
Open the reaction recorder on your phone at reactr.film/studio/baththa, choose camera or voice only, and press record while the trailer plays. Reactr captures your reaction and gives you a share-ready clip when the trailer ends. It is free.
Do I have to be on camera?
No. Voice Reaction mode records your commentary with the microphone only: the camera stays off, no face is recorded, and you still get a share-ready clip for your channel.
When does Baththa come out?
Baththa is scheduled to open in US theaters on October 1, 2026. Dates can shift, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Baththa?
Vijay Sethupathi, Lijomol Jose, Sai Prithviraj, Sahasra Sree and Santhy Balachandran lead the cast, directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan.
Is Reactr free?
Yes. Recording reaction clips on Reactr is free, with no paywall on the finished clip. You own your clip and can post it to TikTok, Reels, Shorts, or anywhere else. Reactr makes money from studios and sponsors, not from creators.
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