Matka Twitter Review: Varun Tej ‘lives’ as gambling king, earns praise from netizens

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.”

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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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.”

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.

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