SECTIONS
Varun Tej’s Matka's OTT release: All you need to know where to watch
ET Online
Synopsis
Matka is a biographical film based on the life of Ratan Khetri, who is widely acknowledged for transforming India's gambling scene. Khetri is renowned for turning Matka—a form of gambling that first gained popularity in Mumbai in 1962—into the country’s most extensive betting empire, establishing a nationwide network that dominated the industry for many years.
Varun Tej’s sleek period thriller ‘Matka’ may soon be available on OTT! The Telugu period drama, which will hit the theatres on November 14, has reportedly, already been purchased by Amazon Prime Video for a substantial amount. The teaser of the movie was released by the producers this October.
The two-minute teaser of Matka offers a glimpse into a grand narrative set in Visakhapatnam, spanning 24 years from 1958 to 1982, inspired by a real-life event. It portrays Varun Tej's character, Ratan Khetri, who rises from being part of the "99% of people fighting over 1 paise of a rupee" to becoming the "1% who controls 99 paise of a rupee." This coming-of-age gangster tale appears to follow in the footsteps of iconic films like The Godfather, Nayakan, Malik, and KGF.
‘Matka’ is a biopic of Ratan Khetri. Khetri is credited with revolutionising the Indian gambling system. Khetri is recognized for revolutionizing Matka—a popular form of gambling that emerged in Mumbai in 1962—into the largest betting operation in India, overseeing a sprawling network that thrived across the country for decades. Originally from Karachi, Pakistan, Khetri migrated to Mumbai as a teenager following the partition in 1947. He passed away in 2020 at the age of 88 after battling a long illness.
With Meenakshi Chowdary and Nora Fatehi (making her Tollywood debut) as the female leads, the film also features prominent actors such as Naveen Chandra, Ajay Ghosh, Kannada Kishore, Ravindra Vijay, and P Ravi Shankar in crucial roles.
GV Prakash Kumar has composed the music, A Kishor Kumar handles the cinematography and Karthika Srinivas R. is in charge of editing. Produced by Mohan Cherukuri (CVM) and Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala under the Vyra Entertainments banner, Matka is set for a multi-language release in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, Kannada, and Malayalam on November 14.
- Artificial Intelligence(AI)AI and Analytics based Business StrategyBy - Tanusree De, Managing Director- Accenture Technology Lead, Trustworthy AI Center of Excellence: ATCI
- MarketingModern Marketing Masterclass by Seth GodinBy - Seth Godin, Former dot com Business Executive and Best Selling Author
- FinanceA2Z Of MoneyBy - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge
- Web DevelopmentMastering Full Stack Development: From Frontend to Backend ExcellenceBy - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer
- LegalLabour LawsBy - Ankita Ray, Partner: Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- HRHuman Potential and the Future of EmploymentBy - Lynda Gratton, Prof. at London Business School, Speaker, Author, Global Thought Leader
- MarketingDigital Marketing Masterclass by Neil PatelBy - Neil Patel, Co-Founder and Author at Neil Patel Digital Digital Marketing Guru
- Artificial Intelligence(AI)Master in Python Language Quickly Using the ChatGPT Open AIBy - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer
- FinanceA2Z Of Finance: Finance Beginner CourseBy - elearnmarkets, Financial Education by StockEdge
- FinanceFinancial Literacy i.e Lets Crack the Billionaire CodeBy - CA Rahul Gupta, CA with 10+ years of experience and Accounting Educator
- Office ProductivityZero to Hero in Microsoft Excel: Complete Excel guide 2024By - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer
- TechnologyCybersecurity MasterclassBy - Gaurav Khera, Partner, Risk Advisory: Deloitte
- MarketingPerformance Marketing for eCommerce BrandsBy - Zafer Mukeri, Founder- Inara Marketers
- LegalCommercial Contract and Dispute ResolutionBy - Mukul Sharma, Partner- Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
- Artificial Intelligence(AI)Basics of Generative AI : Unveiling Tomorrow's InnovationsBy - Metla Sudha Sekhar, IT Specialist and Developer
- MarketingDigital marketing - Wordpress Website DevelopmentBy - Shraddha Somani, Digital Marketing Trainer, Consultant, Strategiest and Subject Matter expert
- LeadershipBusiness Storytelling MasterclassBy - Ameen Haque, Founder of Storywallahs
Read More News on
MatkaVarun TejOTT releaseTelugu period dramaRatan Khetribiopic
(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2024 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online.
...moreless
Read More News on
MatkaVarun TejOTT releaseTelugu period dramaRatan Khetribiopic
(Catch all the Business News, Breaking News, Budget 2024 Events and Latest News Updates on The Economic Times.)
Subscribe to The Economic Times Prime and read the ET ePaper online.
...moreless
Prime ExclusivesInvestment IdeasStock Report PlusePaperWealth Edition
Smooth flight or turbulence? What IndiGo, SpiceJet Q2 results are expected to land.
Bank RMs, wealth managers don’t thrill India’s new class of millionaires. Who does then?
How Ratan Tata built a growth empire, yet most value-driven investors missed the bus
2 blunders, 1 lesson – why authentic communication matters
5 reasons why DTH headwinds are not stopping Airtel from wooing Tata Play
Stock Radar: Why Tata Power is a strong buy on dip stock after hitting record highs in September?
- 1
- 2
- 3
View all Stories
Continue reading with one of these options:
Limited Access
Free
Login to get access to some exclusive stories
& personalised newsletters
Login Now
Unlimited Access
Starting @ Rs120/month
Get access to exclusive stories, expert opinions &
in-depth stock reports
Subscribe Now
ET
Uh-oh! This is an exclusive story available for selected readers only.
Worry not. You’re just a step away.
Prime Account Detected!
It seems like you're already an ETPrime member with
Login using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits
Log out of your current logged-in account and log in again using your ET Prime credentials to enjoy all member benefits.
To read full story, subscribe to ET Prime
Get Unlimited Access to The Economic Times
₹34 per week
Billed annually at ₹2499 ₹1749
Already a Member? Sign In now
Super Saver Sale - Flat 30% Off
On ET Prime Membership
Claim Offer »
Already a Member? Sign In now
Unlock this story and enjoy all members-only benefits.
'; }); } if(listing) { var h3 = "You tried reading " + listArr.length + " locked stories in the past " + threshold + " days.", h4 = "Become an ET Prime member and don't miss out on these exclusive stories."; var html = '
' + h3 + '
' + h4 + '
- ' + listing + '
'; $('#paidSCWidget').html(html); var callback = $('#paidSCWidget').attr('data-callback'); if(callback && window[callback]) { window[callback](); } customDimension.dimension72 += ' | Shown SYFT no Trial_With Missed Paywalled Articles Collection'; } else { _processNormal() } } }); } else { _processNormal(); } } catch (e) { _processNormal(); } }, function () { _processNormal(); }); //console.log('storyCollectionLoad', $); }
Why ?
Exclusive Economic Times Stories, Editorials & Expert opinion across 20+ sectors
Stock analysis. Market Research. Industry Trends on 4000+ Stocks
Clean experience with
Minimal AdsComment & Engage with ET Prime community Exclusive invites to Virtual Events with Industry Leaders A trusted team of Journalists & Analysts who can best filter signal from noise Get 1 Year Complimentary Subscription of TOI+ worth Rs.799/-