Matka

A sprawling, brooding rise-and-fall crime saga that feels heavy and slow, with bursts of tension and a lingering sense of moral decay.

Directed by

Karuna Kumar

Genres

Action, Crime

Starring

Varun Tej, Meenakshi Chaudhary, Nora Fatehi

Overview

Set between the years 1958 and 1982, Matka tells the story of Vasu, who rises from poverty to create a powerful gambling empire in India, ultimately leading the nation into a battle with the government. Based on real events, the tale explores themes of love, moral choices, and the consequences of ambition.

How it feels

Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, crime, betrayal, power

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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