Matka: It's a schedule wrap for Varun Tej-starrer, next shoot location revealed | Check out new poster

Varun Tej’s upcoming period action film Matka has recently completed filming for a schedule. The makers announced that an important phase of the filming has been wrapped up. They released an intriguing poster featuring a silhouette of a woman and revealed that a crucial vintage schedule was shot. 

"#MATKA RFC SCHEDULE WRAPPED. The team has completed the long & key schedule in the RFC in which many crucial scenes, high-octane action sequences and electrifying retro-themed songs were shot. The new schedule is currently progressing at a rapid pace in Vizag. More exciting updates loading soon," the makers wrote. It is rumoured that the woman in the picture might be actress-dancer Nora Fatehi, who is also part of the Telugu film.

As per reports, the scenes were filmed on a well-crafted vintage set at Ramoji Film City, capturing the essence of Visakhapatnam. This phase of filming included many important scenes, high-octane action sequences, and retro-themed songs. The team also announced that the next schedule of the movie is swiftly ongoing in Visakhapatnam. The leading man is said to be taking on one of the most challenging roles of his career and will be seen in multiple looks for the film.

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Matka’s first glimpse

Earlier, on the special occasion of Varun Tej’s birthday in January, the makers released the first glimpse, aka Opening Bracket, of the film. The short teaser showcased a glimpse of the dark and mysterious side of Varun Tej, who plays an underworld mafia leader. Interestingly, the actor only says the word ‘promise’ in the glimpse, which has piqued the hype surrounding the film. Besides Varun Tej, the film also stars Naveen Chandra and Kishore in key roles. Meenakshi Chaudhary is playing the female lead in the movie. The original background score and soundtracks for the film are composed by GV Prakash Kumar.

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More about Matka

Directed by Karun Kumar, Matka is speculated to be inspired by real-life events. According to Telugu reports, the film is based on the real-life betting pioneer Ratan Khetri. Khetri was known for turning 'Matka' (a type of gambling that emerged in Mumbai in 1962) into India’s most popular betting game and developing a nationwide gambling network that lasted decades under his control. Varun Tej will reportedly be essaying the role of the gambling king, with the story fictionalized for commercial appeal.

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