Director Balaji Tharaneetharan on Vijay Sethupathi’s ‘Baththa’ and recreating '80s North Madras
Director Balaji Tharaneetharan discusses his new film 'Baththa', starring Vijay Sethupathi, and the attempt to recreate the atmosphere of 1980s North Madras. He notes Sethupathi’s evolution as an actor and his excitement about working with composer Sai Abhyankkar on the soundtrack. Balaji, also the writer, says the visual style seeks to capture the gritty, vibrant streets of that era.