Telugu actor Varun Tej's pan-India film, Matka, released in theatres on November 14. Despite clashing with Suriya's highly-anticipated Kanguva, Matka opened to a decent reception from both critics and audiences. After watching the film, fans shared their ...

Matka, a Telugu film inspired by the story of 'matka' king Ratan Khatri, falls short of expectations in execution. Starring Varun Tej and Meenakshi Chaudhary, it is directed by Karuna Kumar

Matka follows the journey of Vasu, a renowned Matka gambler and gangster. The film is loosely inspired by the story of Ratan Khetri, who is credited with transforming Matka—originally a gambling practice that began in Mumbai in 1962—into India’s most popular betting game, building a nationwide gambling empire that he controlled for decades.

Varun Tej’s latest release, Matka, has generated a mix of excitement and skepticism among fans and critics alike. The period drama, directed by Karuna Kumar, explores the gritty world of matka gambling and power struggles,