The makers of the upcoming period crime drama “Matka” have released the first look poster featuring actress Saloni. Accompanying the poster is a caption that reads, “From compulsion to courage, her journey is filled with hope & resilience.”
“Matka,” set to premiere on November 14th, promises an intriguing narrative set against the backdrop of Visakhapatnam between 1958 and 1982. The film stars Varun Tej as Kingpin Vasu, inspired by Mumbai-born Matka King Ratan Katri.
Norah Fatehi and Meenaakshi Chaudhary also join Varun Tej in this star-studded cast. The talented Karuna Kumar, known for directing “Sridevi Soda Center” (2021) and “Palasa 1978” (2020), takes the helm as both writer and director for this crime drama.
The film boasts a strong supporting cast including Naveen Chandra, Ajay Ghosh, Kannada Kishore, Ravindra Vijay, and P Ravi Shankar. GV Prakash has composed the music for “Matka,” while A Kishore Kumar handles cinematography and Karthika Srinivas takes care of editing.
Dr. Vijender Reddy Teegala and Rajani Talluri are backing the project under their respective banners, Vyra Entertainments and SRT Entertainments.