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Vijay Varma’s ‘Matka King’ to release on April 17

Vijay Varma’s ‘Matka King’ to release on April 17

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New Delhi, Prime Video series “Matka King”, featuring Vijay Varma, is set to release on April 17. Vijay Varma’s ‘Matka King’ to release on April 17 The upcoming show is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for films such as “Fandry”, “Sairat”, and “Jhund”. It is created and written by Abhay Koranne and also stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover. It follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect. Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting power dynamics, what begins as an ambitious idea soon takes on a life of its own, drawing in people across social strata. As aspirations grow and stakes rise, the series unfolds into a gripping narrative shaped by ambition, power, and belonging. “‘Matka King’ is a gripping story of one man’s journey to succeed against all odds in a changing world, told in a way that will surprise audiences…The tale of Brij Bhatti’s rise as …

Matka King, Don’t Be Shy to VVAN: Prime Video unveils 2026 slate; films and shows to watch out for

Matka King, Don’t Be Shy to VVAN: Prime Video unveils 2026 slate; films and shows to watch out for

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Storm Produced by Hrithik Roshan and Eshaan Roshan under the banner of HRX Films, the show is created and directed by Ajitpal Singh and stars Parvathy Thiruvothu, Alaya F, Srishti Shrivastava, Rrama Sharma, and Saba Azad, Suvinder Pal Vicky, Ashish Vidyarthi, Rajit Kapur, Ashok Pathak, Gautam Rode, Priyanka Setia, and Ranjan Raj. The official synopsis of the show reads, “Five women—each nursing wounds, dreams, and deadly secrets, are drawn into a web of deception that threatens to crush them or set them free when a sustainable housing project unravels into a deadly scam.” Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

It’s A Wrap For Vijay Varma’s Crime-Thriller Series Matka King

It’s A Wrap For Vijay Varma’s Crime-Thriller Series Matka King

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Last Updated:April 24, 2025, 18:28 IST Directed by Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is a tale set in the gritty world of 1960s Mumbai. Directed by Sairat and Fandry filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is a tale set in the gritty world of 1960s Mumbai. (Photo Credits: Instagram) Vijay Varma’s fans have a reason to celebrate as his upcoming web series Matka King has officially finished shooting. To mark the occasion, Vijay dropped a picture of a custom-made matka-shaped cake on his Instagram Stories. The text on the image simply read, “Matka King Wrapped!” The post sparked a wave of excitement amongst fans who had been eagerly waiting for updates on this highly anticipated series. With the shoot now complete, the countdown begins for its trailer and eventual release. Directed by Sairat and Fandry filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, Matka King is a tale set in the gritty world of 1960s Mumbai. The series promises to bring to life the gripping and often perilous world of Matka gambling, with Kritika Kamra playing a pivotal role alongside Vijay Varma. …

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch it

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch it

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Varun Tej’s period drama Matka is streaming on OTT now. The film which had its theatrical release on November 14, received a lukewarm response from the audience. Matka is set between 1958 and 1982 and follows the journey of a man, Vasu (Tej) from a poor background who ends up becoming a Matka gambler. It is based on real-life incidents and also stars Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi, Saloni Aswani and Satyam Rajesh among others. The film did not perform well at the Indian box office and managed to mint Rs 4.09 crore with the Telugu collection coming up to Rs 4.02 crore, as per Sacnilk. However, the film is available on Amazon Prime Video for streaming from December 5 in multiple languages such as Telugu, Tamil, Kannada and Hindi. Disclaimer: We do not own any of the content, ideas, images, or text presented here. All rights belong to their respective owners. For more information and to view the original source, please visit the following link: Source link

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch Varun Tej Konidela’s period action thriller online

Matka OTT release: When and where to watch Varun Tej Konidela’s period action thriller online

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Varun Tej Konidela’s latest movie, Matka, which hit theaters on November 14, 2024, is now gearing up for its OTT debut after a 21-day theatrical window. Directed by Karuna Kumar, the period action thriller is set to release on Amazon Prime Video on December 5, 2024. The streaming platform announced the release with a tweet on X (formerly Twitter) that read: “Risk, reward & gamble – MATKA. Vasu is the ringmaster who rules them all. #MatkaOnPrime, December 5.” See the official tweet for Matka’s OTT release here: Matka focuses on the story of Vasu, a man striving to rise from poverty and become prominent in the gambling world. Set between 1958 and 1982 in Visakhapatnam, the movie showcases 24 years of the gambler’s life and his transformation into a gangster. The film is based on real-life Matka gambler Ratan Khetri and true incidents from the Matka gambling world, also known as satta. This betting and lottery-type gambling originated before the Partition of India and was later declared illegal in the country. The film showcased Varun Tej …

Matka Box Office Collections Extended Opening Weekend: Varun Tej’s thriller FAILS MISERABLY; Grosses Rs 2 crore in 4 days globally

Matka Box Office Collections Extended Opening Weekend: Varun Tej’s thriller FAILS MISERABLY; Grosses Rs 2 crore in 4 days globally

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Matka, directed by Karuna Kumar, and starring Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chaudhary, and Nora Fatehi failed to impress the audience. The movie-going audience seemed disinterested in the subject and rejected it blatantly without even giving it a chance.  Matka wraps up the first weekend at Rs 2 crore globally  After taking a disappointing opening of Rs 90 lakh on Day 1, the movie dropped by 44% on its second day, followed by continuous drops of 25% and 16% on Day 3 and Day 4, respectively. The period action-drama grossed around Rs 50 lakh globally on Day 2. Further, it hit another low and collected Rs 30 lakh and Rs 25 lakh on Saturday and Sunday, respectively.  The total cume of Matka currently stands at Rs 1.95 crore gross at the worldwide box office. The downward trajectory signifies how Matka couldn’t lure the audience and faced an outright rejection.  Matka met with disastrous response, Makers bound to face HEAVY losses  The movie opened with mixed to negative word of mouth which curtailed its business to a major …

Matka OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Varun Tej’s Crime Drama Online

Matka OTT Release Date: When and Where to Watch Varun Tej’s Crime Drama Online

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Varun Tej’s latest film Matka premiered in theatres on November 14, 2024, bringing a gangster period drama to audiences. Directed by Karuna Kumar, the film explores the journey of a man rising from poverty to becoming a gambling kingpin. Varun Tej’s latest period crime drama Matka is slated to release on Prime Video by mid-December. The film, which hit theatres on November 14, 2024, has received mixed responses from critics and audiences alike. Amazon Prime Video acquired the streaming rights to the film before its theatrical debut, ensuring it reaches a broader audience after its box office run. While the exact release date is awaited, it is anticipated in the third week of December. Official Trailer and Plot of Matka Matka, directed by Karuna Kumar, is a period gangster drama set between 1958 and 1982 in Visakhapatnam. The narrative follows Vasu, portrayed by Varun Tej, a man who rises from poverty to immense wealth through gambling. The plot captures Vasu’s evolution from a refugee to the “King of Matka.” The film’s vintage setting has been …

Matka Twitter Review: Is Varun Tej Konidela and Meenakshi Chaudhary starrer worth your time? Read these 9 tweets to find out

Matka Twitter Review: Is Varun Tej Konidela and Meenakshi Chaudhary starrer worth your time? Read these 9 tweets to find out

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Varun Tej Konidela and Meenakshi Chaudhary’s highly anticipated film Matka has finally hit the big screens today, November 14. Despite stiff competition from Suriya starrer Kanguva, the movie is receiving a positive response from the viewers. If you are planning to watch this film in theaters, then do read these Matka Twitter reviews shared by moviegoers on social media. A social media user lauded Varun Tej’s performance in Matka and wrote, “@IAmVarunTej Career Best. Matka – 4.1/5.” Another netizen reviewed the film and wrote, “Except Dance.. Acting + Looks + Dailogue Delivery + Script selection + BAJANA+ fan’s … Annintlo Varun Tej >>>>>>>> CHARan. Mega Fan’s rC badhulu VT ni encourage chesi vunte intha Proud feel ayina vundedhi.” Meanwhile, a social media user called the first half of Matka below average and wrote, “#Matka Below Average 1st Half! Run of the mill so far filled with cliched scenes that lack impact. Varun Tej is solid so far, and the period set up is done well, but the film is progressing in a very ordinary with …

Is Varun Tej’s film based on Matka King Ratan Khatri’s life? He clarifies

Is Varun Tej’s film based on Matka King Ratan Khatri’s life? He clarifies

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Nov 12, 2024 06:17 AM IST Karuna Kumar’s Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi-starrer Matka tells the story of a Matka King. But is it Ratan Khatri? Varun Tej will soon play a Matka King called Vasu in Karuna Kumar’s upcoming film Matka. Given that Ratan Khatri is one of India’s most well-known Matka Kings, everyone is curious to know just how much of his story was tapped into for the film. Varun has now clarified th. (Also Read: Varun Tej responds to criticism for always bringing up Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan: ‘It’s my wish’) Varun Tej plays a Matka King called Vasu in Karuna Kumar’s Matka. ‘Matka is a Telugu story’ Talking to the press, Varun clarifies that Ratan is a man who came to Mumbai from Pakistan, while his character travels to Visakhapatnam from Burma. And that’s as far as the similarities between them go. “People talk about his deeds like they’re urban legends because no one has evidence to back it. There weren’t cell phones back then and yet, he would …

Varun Tej responds to criticism for always bringing up Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan: ‘It’s my wish’

Varun Tej responds to criticism for always bringing up Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, Ram Charan: ‘It’s my wish’

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Nov 11, 2024 03:32 PM IST Actor Varun Tej spoke about his family at the pre-release event of his upcoming film Matka and addressed some recent criticism. Varun Tej recently addressed criticism for constantly bringing up his uncles Chiranjeevi and Pawan Kalyan and cousin Ram Charan everywhere he goes. At the pre-release event for Matka, the actor said their love and support for him is equivalent to earning ₹100 crore. (Also Read: Varun Tej says Chiranjeevi never let him or cousins turn into spoiled brats: He used to cane Allu Arjun, Ram Charan) Varun Tej is Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan’s nephew and Ram Charan’s cousin. ‘It’s my wish’ Varun acknowledged at the event that his last few films have failed, but says that Ram has always lent him support when he’s down. He said, “When my films don’t work, of course, it hurts me. You get hurt when you fall down. Just a few days ago, I was worried whether this film (Matka) would work or not. My brother Ram Charan called me at around six …