'Madras Matinee' locks OTT release date: Here's when and where to watch the Kaali Venkat starrer online
After receiving a mixed response during its theatrical release on June 6, the heartfelt drama Madras Matinee is now set to make its way to the digital space. The platform announced the release of the film with a warm message on social media, calling the film "a tribute to the unsung heroes around us.
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OTT release details
The film will begin streaming on SUN NXT on July 4. Sharing the poster of the film, the OTT platform on X wrote, "Every street has a story. Every home, a heartbeat! Madras Matinee is a tribute to the unsung heroes around us — fathers who sacrifice, families who hold on, and dreams that rise from everyday lives."
A story of an ordinary
Directed by
Karthikeyan Mani
, 'Madras Matinee' gives an honest, sometimes funny view of the everyday and often tough lives of the working class without idealizing their struggles. The story focuses on an ageing sci-fi writer, Jyoti Ramayya, played by
Sathyaraj
, who is urged by his caretaker to write about the common man rather than fantasy. Hesitantly, he tells the story of Kannan portrayed by
Kaali Venkat
, an auto driver and garbage collector from a lower-middle-class family.
Though Jyoti suggests that such lives can be boring and repetitive, Kannan's story quickly shows a different perspective. Kannan and his wife Shelly, played by Shelly Kishore, are depicted as hardworking people who strive to create a happy life for their family. Their hopes for their children's financial independence and a better future are central to the story. The film shows the real struggles and small victories of Kannan's family.
The film features Kaali Venkat, Roshini Haripriya, Shelly Kishore, Sathyaraj, Vishva, George Maryan, and
Sunil Sukhada
, among others. The performances, especially those of Kaali Venkat and Sathyaraj, have been praised for making the story feel authentic.
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