Madras Matinee
An aging sci-fi writer is challenged by his caretaker to write about the common man. Reluctantly, he begins the story of Kannan, a TukTuk driver, and his family - only to discover that ordinary life holds unexpected depth and drama.
Directed by Karthikeyan Mani · Drama · Family · 2025
Trailer
Director
Karthikeyan Mani
Writer
Karthikeyan Mani
Studio
Madras Motion Pictures
Release
2025
Genres
Drama, Family
Full Plot
A seasoned sci-fi writer is tasked with writing about the common man, prompting him to explore the life of an auto driver named Kannan and his family. As he documents their story, he discovers unexpected depth and drama in ordinary routines. This journey helps him rediscover purpose and find beauty in everyday moments.
Cast & Characters
Lead
Roshini Haripriyan
Supporting
Sunil Sukhada
young Deepika
Varsha, Shakshika, Haranya
baby Deepika
Kothaimozhiyaal
Kamalam
Shelly Kishore
Dinesh
Vishva
young Dinesh
Dhanush Karthik
baby Dinesh
Ruthra Mahadev
Did You Know?
Made on an estimated budget of $455,401, Madras Matinee has grossed $276,647 worldwide — about 0.6x its budget.
Source: TMDb API · verified 2026-08-02
Kaali Venkat appears in 15 films in our catalog, including Diesel, 4 Sorry.
Source: theIReview.com catalog · verified 2026-08-02
Through a first-look poster, the upcoming film titled Madras Matinee starring Sathyaraj, Kaali Venkat, Roshini Haripriyan, Shelly Kishore and Vishva was announced in early-April 2025.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Audience Breakdown (Einthusan)
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Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Madras Matinee good? What are critics saying?+
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Who directed Madras Matinee?+
Madras Matinee was directed by Karthikeyan Mani.
Where can I watch Madras Matinee?+
Madras Matinee is available to stream, rent, or buy on Sun Nxt, Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The movie received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its technical aspects but criticizing its screenplay and tone. One critic noted that the film undercuts its conflicts to avoid emotional impact, while another felt it failed to find meaning in mundane stories. Overall, opinions were divided between those who found the film technically strong and those who saw it as flawed.
Source: Wikipedia — Critical reception (CC BY-SA)
