Matka Twitter Review: Varun Tej ‘lives’ as gambling king, earns praise from netizens
Here are 8 tweets you must check out before deciding whether to watch Varun Tej's period crime actioner Matka on big screens.
Updated : November 14, 2024 12:41 PM ISTHere are 8 tweets you must check out before deciding whether to watch Varun Tej's period crime actioner Matka on big screens.
Matka
Varun Tej-starrer period crime drama Matka has finally made its way to the big screens. Directed by Karuna Kumar, Matka stars Varun Tej and Meenakshi Chaudhary in pivotal roles. Loosely based on the life of the gambling king Ratan Khetri, the film is set in the 1950s and features Varun Tej sporting multiple looks. Despite tough competition from the pan-Indian film Kanguva, starring Suriya, here’s how FDFS (First Day First Show) audiences have been reacting to the film:
Matka Twitter Review
Many viewers have been showering praise on Varun Tej for portraying Ratan Khetri with near perfection, applauding the actor for his dedicated performance. One user wrote, “#MATKA Story, execution, and especially dialogues are on point Career-best performance from @IAmVarunTej, he just lived his role @gvprakash BGM.”
#Matka is a Mass film but with subtle elevations. Varun Tej variations & Gangster aura aithe vere level anthe 🔥🔥
— Navya (@HoneYNavya_) November 14, 2024
Don't expect it to be a big budget over the top films like Kalki, Salaar. This is Varun Tej Matka and it holds a special place with its versatile story telling… pic.twitter.com/VuPTc8XEP9
Completed #Matka
— Sandro (@Santi53436749) November 14, 2024
It's a kind of Retro Mass actioner with some beautiful performances & intense action, as usual Mega Prince @IAmVarunTej steals the show with his stellar performance, director @KKfilmmaker wonderfully recreated those vintage retro vibe
A Mass jathara in theatres pic.twitter.com/8gLAd5smVy
While the lead actor has been receiving widespread acclaim, some viewers found the film’s story cliché and less appealing than marketed by the makers. One user commented: “#Matka is a boring rags-to-riches drama filled with clichéd scenes narrated in a predictable and unexciting way. Varun Tej delivers a commendable performance, and the period setup is done well, but the film fails to hold interest apart from a few sequences related to the gang’s workings. GV Prakash provides decent BGM here and there, but the songs are complete speed-breakers. This film offers nothing new or exciting and ultimately tests your patience. Rating: 1.75/5.”
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#MatkaReview
— Movies4u Official (@Movies4u_Officl) November 14, 2024
Positives:
- Varun Tej's performance 💥👌
- First 20 Minutes 🔥
- Some impactful Dialogues 💯
- BGM and Cinematography 💥🔥
Negatives:
- Weak story and Screenplay
- Highly predictable
- Unnecessary songs
- Drama lacks impact
Final Verdict: Varun Tej…
On the other hand, another user called it a good watch and not a disappointing film to experience on the big screen. They shared:“#Matka is a mass film with subtle elevations. Varun Tej’s variations & gangster aura are on another level. Don’t expect it to be a big-budget, over-the-top film like Kalki or Salaar. This is Varun Tej’s Matka, and it holds a special place with its versatile storytelling method. Go for it with the right expectations, and I’m sure you will not be disappointed.”
#MATKA 👌👌
— VenuCharan (@AlwysVenuCharan) November 14, 2024
Story, execution and especially dialogs are on point 🙌
Career best performance from @IAmVarunTej, he just lived in his role 🔥🔥@gvprakash bgm 💯 pic.twitter.com/nh8XZSIQSQ
#Matka is a boring rags-to-riches drama filled with cliched scenes narrated in a predictable and unexciting way.
— Venky Reviews (@venkyreviews) November 14, 2024
Varun Tej gives a commendable performance and period setup is done well but this film does not hold interest from the start apart from a few sequences relating to…
#MATKA - Career Best Performance of @IAmVarunTej 🔥
— Narendra News (@Narendra4News) November 14, 2024
He delivered a Phenomenal performance throughout the film,
Director perfectly showcases his true potential, entirely Matka serves some high-octane goosebumps vibes and thrills🔥
Maro Gaddalakonda Ganesh for VarunTej🤞👍… pic.twitter.com/tzmYjiv7m1
#MATKA is an Out & Out #VarunTej’s Mass Show 💥💥💥 Rating 3⭐/5
— Let's X OTT GLOBAL (@LetsXOtt) November 14, 2024
This has to be his finest performance and he just killed it as Vasu in every frame.@GVPrakash is terrific with his BGM elevating most of the scenes.
Art director & Director #KarunaKumar did a fine job with the… pic.twitter.com/NQJozo77fW
#MATKA #VarunTej is at his career best! 👌
— Filmy Bowl (@FilmyBowl) November 14, 2024
He embodied his role flawlessly, and @GVPrakash delivered an extraordinary RR, elevating every scene!
Loved the first half, especially the fight sequences, which are perfect for Varun!
The drama is beautifully presented, and…
#VarunTej brings a powerful gangster drama #MATKA that satisfies everyone with perfect mass moments and emotion🔥
— Chakri Dhoni (@ChakriDhonii) November 14, 2024
Even with the limited budget and resources, team achieved something solid. Mega Prince performance peaks. A technically strong film👏
Perfect watch for the weekend
About Matka
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.