Matka

2024-11-14

RATING

7.5/10

POPULARITY

7.5

Last Updated on 22 Oct 2025

Matka is a Telugu period action thriller set between 1934 and 1988 in Visakhapatnam. The story follows Vasu, a young man who becomes involved in the Matka gambling business, navigating the dangerous underworld of crime and power. As Vasu rises through the ranks, he faces betrayal, love, and moral dilemmas that challenge his ambitions and relationships. The film blends high-stakes action, emotional drama, and historical context, providing a gripping narrative of power, loyalty, and the consequences of choices in a criminal world.

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FAQ

Matka follows Vasu, a young man from Visakhapatnam, as he rises through the ranks of the Matka gambling underworld between 1934 and 1988, facing betrayal, love, and moral dilemmas along the way.

The film stars Varun Tej as Vasu, Meenakshi Chaudhary as Sujatha, Nora Fatehi as Sofia, Naveen Chandra as Sahu, and Kishore as Nani Babu. Satyam Rajesh performs the comedy role.

Matka was directed and written by Karuna Kumar.

The official runtime of Matka is not specified.

Matka was released in theaters in 2024. Information about streaming availability is currently limited.

Movie Details

Release Date: 2024-11-14
Language: English
Production Companies: N/A

Storyline

Matka chronicles the journey of Vasu, a young man from Visakhapatnam, as he rises through the ranks of the Matka gambling underworld between 1934 and 1988. The film explores ambition, loyalty, love, and betrayal in a criminal world, showing how Vasu navigates challenges, rivalries, and moral dilemmas. The narrative blends period action, romance, and intense drama, reflecting both the historical context of gambling and the personal stakes of those involved.

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Trivia

Varun Tej trained in gambling and period-era lifestyle to portray Vasu authentically.
The film is set across multiple decades (1934–1988) and features historical recreations of Visakhapatnam.
Nora Fatehi performed a special dance number, adding glamour to the period setting.
Matka showcases the evolution of illegal gambling culture in Andhra Pradesh, blending history with action drama.

Goofs

Some background props and costumes appear anachronistic for the earlier decades shown in the film.
Minor continuity errors in crowd scenes during gambling sequences.
Certain timelines of character aging seem slightly compressed.

Quotes

“In this game, loyalty is rarer than luck.”
“Ambition drives you forward, but betrayal defines the path.”
“Power is won not by fear alone, but by who dares to play.”

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The post-credit scene teases a possible sequel focusing on Vasu’s legacy in the gambling world.
Credits include real footage of Matka gambling setups for historical authenticity.

Connections

The film is thematically connected to other Telugu gangster and crime thrillers like Money, Rangasthalam, and Pushpa, highlighting the rise of anti-heroes in rural and semi-urban settings.
Matka also draws inspiration from real-life historical events in Andhra Pradesh’s gambling industry.

Soundtracks

Composer: G. V. Prakash Kumar
Notable Tracks:
“Vasu’s Rise” – Theme track emphasizing power and ambition
“Sujatha’s Melody” – Romantic track highlighting the love subplot
“Gangster’s Anthem” – High-energy ensemble track for gambling sequences
Audio Rights: Aditya Music

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