‘Baththa’ Twitter review: Vijay Sethupathi’s performance wins praise; Sai Abhyankkar’s music stands out; netizens call it, ‘A Superb fun plus emotional show’ | Tamil Movie News
Vijay Sethupathi’s latest Tamil film ‘Baththa’ has opened to several reactions from audiences on social media. The Balaji Tharaneetharan directorial has particularly attracted praise for its performances, music and emotional moments.Vijay Sethupathi and Lijomol Jose play the lead roles in the film. The story centers on a gangster whose life changes after an unexpected encounter with an eight-year-old boy inside a restroom.Let’s take a look at the initial X reviews for the movie.
Vijay Sethupathi and Sabari earn praise
One audience member gave ‘Baththa’ a rating of 4.25/5. The viewer described the film as a satisfying theatrical experience and singled out Vijay Sethupathi’s performance.The child actor Sabari also received strong praise in the review. The audience member further credited Sai Abhyankkar’s music with strengthening the emotional portions.“#Baththa – 4.25/5. PURE GOLD. A Truly Satisfying & Beautiful Film. National Award Loading For KID CHARACTER Sabari. Yes, Our Vintage Performer Vijay Sethupathi Is BACK…What An Excellent Performance. Sai’s Unique & BEST WORK… Because Of Sai’s Brilliant Work, The Emotions Worked Perfectly In Every Single Bit. Not Just The Emotions, Even The Humour Worked Extremely Well Throughout The Film. I Don’t Even Remember How Many Times I Clapped In The Theatre. Balaji Tharaneetharan, Take A Bow! This Is One Of Those Films That People Will Remember For Many Years. Easily One Of The Most Satisfying Films I’ve Watched This Year. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED… THEATRE WORTHY… PURE CINEMA….”
Balaji Tharaneetharan’s direction gets appreciation
Another viewer went further while describing the film as a rare cinematic experience. The review praised Balaji Tharaneetharan’s handling of the story.“#Baththa – once in a decade movie ! Balaaji Dharaneetharan has pulled off the impossible !! @Atlee_dir never fails – will be a Kohinoor diamond in his crown !!.”The first-half reactions also indicate that the film relies on the relationship and conflict between its central characters.One viewer wrote, “#Baththa First Half Review – A Superb fun plus emotional show so far, with a unique boy vs gangster conflict.. – Performer #VijaySethupathi is back..That little boy was terrific and emoted really well.. – What a fantastic score from #SaiAbhyankkar.. Bro is on a vera level form.. – The drama slowly builds up after the initial character introductions and enters into a unique trap plotline.. – The drama was interesting, with the “what’s gonna happen next..?” factor, balanced with fun and emotional scenes featuring VJS.. – The interval ends on a really good cliffhanger.. – So far, excellent.. Eagerly waiting to see how the second half is gonna turn out.. Onto the second half now…”Emotional moments stand out for viewersAnother social media reaction focused on the film’s ability to shift between lighter moments and emotional scenes.One wrote, “#Baththa Review: A film that makes you laugh, get teary eyed, then quietly hits you right in the heart. Vijay Sethupathi is phenomenal, Sai (the little kid) is an absolute revelation and Balaji Tharaneetharan’s writing makes every laugh and tear count. The last 30 mins are terrific. A beautiful, deeply satisfying theatre experience.”One review points to runtime and pacingAnother Twitter review says, “Overall #Baththa Is A Different And Character-Driven Period Drama That Uses A Gangster Setup To Explore Humanity, Family, Responsibility And Emotional Change. #BalajiTharaneetharan Shows A Clear Preference For Slow-Building Characters And Situations, While #VijaySethupathi Gives The Film Its Strongest Performance And Emotional Foundation.The Unique Premise, Retro Atmosphere, Performances And Music Work Well, Although The Long Runtime And Slow Pace Prevent It From Being Completely Engaging Throughout. Still, #Baththa Offers A Refreshingly Different Vijay Sethupathi Performance And A Warm, Unusual Emotional Journey That Works Best For Viewers Who Enjoy Character-Based Cinema.RATING : 3.25/5.”Sai Abhyankkar has composed the music, while Selvakumar S.K. is the cinematographer. R. Kalaivanan has handled the editing and T Muthuraj has worked as the production designer.‘Baththa’ has been directed by Balaji Tharaneetharan, who previously helmed the acclaimed Tamil comedy ‘Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom’. Filmmaker Atlee has presented the project.
