Vijay Sethupathi movie Paththa sets Netflix release date

Actor Vijay Sethupathi's film Paththa is set to stream on Netflix starting October 29.

The Cast And Crew

Director Balaji Tharaneetharan, who previously made Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom, teamed up with Vijay Sethupathi for this project. Filmmaker Atlee produced the movie. The cast also features Lijo Mol Jose and Instagram influencer Balamurugan in key roles. Child actor Sai Prithviraj delivered a strong performance in the film.

Story And Box Office

The plot follows Paththa, a fearsome rowdy from North Chennai played by Vijay Sethupathi, who accidentally gets trapped by a boy in a school bathroom. The story tracks their resulting friendship and the change of heart the gangster undergoes. Sai Abhyankar composed the music for the film, which received a good response from fans and reportedly earned up to Rs 20 crore at the box office.

Context

OTT platforms like Netflix regularly acquire regional Indian films for digital streaming after their theatrical runs end. This allows movies to reach a much wider audience beyond the cinemas months after they first release.