Matka is a period action film starring Varun Tej as ‘Matka’ Vasu in the lead role. The film was released in theatres on November 14, 2024, and received mixed reviews from audiences and critics. It is now available on OTT.
Where to watch Matka?
The film is available on Amazon Prime Video in Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, and Kannada. The streaming platform shared the film’s poster on X and wrote, “Risk, reward & gamble – MATKA Vasu is the ringmaster who rules them all đŸ‘‘#MatkaOnPrime, December 5.”
Plot
The film is set between 1958 and 1982 in Visakhapatnam and is based on a true story. It follows the story of Ratan Khatri, played by Varun, who is a godfather and Matka king. The plot revolves around his struggle to gain power and control over the criminal underworld. The film also shows how an ordinary man navigates the world of gambling and ultimately becomes one of the most notorious figures in that realm.
Cast and production of Matka
Along with Varun Tej as ‘Matka’ Vasu, the film also features Meenakshi Chaudhary as Sujatha, Saloni Aswani as Padma, Nora Fatehi as Sofia, Satyam Rajesh as Sivudu, Kishore as Nani, P Ravi Shankar as Narayana Murthy, Naveen Chandra as Sahu, Ajay Ghosh as Chilla Appala Reddy and Kishore as Nani among others.
It is directed and written by Karuna Kumar. The film is based on the life of Ratan Khatri. The film is produced by Vijender Reddy Teegala and Rajani Talluri under Vyra Entertainments and SRT Entertainments.
