Matta is a 2024 Indian Telugu-language period action thriller film written and directed by Karuna Kumar. It was produced by Vijayender Reddy Teegala and Rajini Talluri under Vaira Entertainments and SRT Entertainments respectively. The Film stars Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chaudhary and Nora Fatehi.
Matka 2024 Movie Highlights
| Movie Name | Matka 2024 |
| Original Language | Telugu |
| Spoken Language | Hindi |
| Release Date | 14 November 2024 |
| Runtime | 2 hour and 30 minutes |
| Country | Indian |
| Genres | Drama |
| Writer | Karuna Kumar |
| Director | Karuna Kumar |
| Producer | Vijender Reddy Teegala Rajani Talluri |
| Production Co. | Vyra Entertainments SRT Entertainments |
Matka 2024 Movie Screenshots
Matka 2024 Movie Starcast
| Varun Tej | ‘Matka’ Vasu |
| Meenakshi Chaudhary | Sujatha, Vasu’s love interest |
| Nora Fatehi | Sofia |
| Saloni Aswani | Padma |
| Satyam Rajesh | Sivudu |
| P. Ravi Shankar | Narayana Murthy |
| Kishore | Nani |
| Naveen Chandra | Sahu |
| Ajay Ghosh | Chilla Appala Reddy |
Matka Movie 2024 Trailer
Matka 2024 Movie Review
Matka (2024), directed by Karuna Kumar and starring Varun Tej, explores the rise and fall of Vasu, a refugee-turned-crime-lord who introduces the gambling game matka to Vizag. Set in the 1950s and 60s, the film attempts to blend period drama with crime thriller elements but falls short on several fronts.
Story
The narrative follows Vasu, portrayed by Varun Tej, from his early struggles as a refugee to becoming a dominant figure in Vizag’s underworld. While the premise has potential, critics have pointed out that the story is predictable and formulaic. The screenplay lacks depth, and the journey of Vasu is depicted with an uneven pace, making it difficult for the audience to connect emotionally with his rise and eventual downfall​
Performances
Varun Tej delivers a committed performance, especially in the second half where he plays an ageing gangster. However, the script fails to fully utilize his talents, and his transformation feels inconsistent. Meenakshi Chaudhary and the supporting cast, including Naveen Chandra and Nora Fatehi, have limited scope, with most characters being underdeveloped
