Will Matka Turn Out To Be Varun Tej's Game Changer?

Varun Tej is coming up with Matka directed by Karuna Kumar.

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Currently being filmed in Hyderabad, the first look poster has been released, revealing Varun Tej in dual avatars—one as a young man and another as a middle-aged figure.

The poster highlights the character’s transformation from an underdog to a powerful leader, with Varun Tej displaying both intensity and style.

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After a spate of flops like Ghani and Operation Valentine and going through the worst phase of his career, Varun Tej is seriously looking for a film that can push him back into the league of saleable stars. He has good looks, voice, and height, but directors are not able to utilize his strengths properly.

With Matka, Varun Tej is hoping for a strong comeback. The first look is promising and can be said that it is a good start, but the real test will be how the makers build on the momentum from here.

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The film is also extremely crucial for Karuna Kumar, whose debut film Palasa received critical acclaim but did not achieve huge commercial success.

He needs to prove his capability to create commercially successful mainstream films while maintaining his style and artistic value. It will be interesting to see how he utilizes Varun Tej’s strengths as an actor and presents him effectively.

Meenakshi Chaudhry and Nora Fatehi star opposite him in this period drama.