The period drama, directed by Karuna Kumar, explores the gritty world of matka gambling and power struggles, set against the backdrop of a pre-cellphone era in Vizag. Early reactions on Twitter reveal a divided audience, with some calling it a “decent ...

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.

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

Varun Tej's latest film, Matka, hit theatres on November 14. Fans shared their early reviews on their respective social media handles, praising Varun's 'performance of a lifetime.'