Madras Matinee was theatrically released on 6 June 2025.
Plot
An aging sci-fi writer is challenged by his caretaker to write about the common man. Reluctantly, he begins the story of Kannan, an auto driver, and his family - only to discover that ordinary life holds unexpected depth and drama. A seasoned science fiction writer, guided by his caregiver, steps out of his imaginative worlds to explore real-life stories. He begins documenting the life of Kannan, an everyday auto-rickshaw driver, and his humble family. What starts as a reluctant attempt soon reveals the emotional richness hidden in ordinary routines. Through their journey, the author rediscovers purpose and finds beauty in life’s simple moments.
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.[2] The film is written and directed by debutant director Karthikeyan Mani[3] and produced under the Madras Motion Pictures banner[4] and presented by Dream Warrior Pictures.[5] The technical team consists of cinematography by Anand G K, music by K C Balasarangan, editing by Satheesh Kumar Samuski and art direction by Jackie.[6][7]
The film has music composed by K C Balasarangan.[8] The song titled "Enna Da Polappu Idhu" sung by Vadivelu,[9] marking his first such attempt, where he has lent his voice for a film that he hasn't acted in,[10] was released on 19 May 2025.[11] The second single "Usure Unna Thaane" was released on 30 May 2025.[12]
Madras Matinee was theatrically released on 6 June 2025.[13] Earlier the film was scheduled for 23 May 2025.[14]
Home media
Madras Matinee is set to be premiered on Sun NXT on 4 July 2025.[15]
Reception
Ashwin S of Cinema Express gave 2.5/5 stars and wrote "While it is technically strong, the film has flaws when it comes to its screenplay. To avoid going into dramatic zones and leaving the audience with a heavy heart, Madras Matinee undercuts its conflicts, which ends up lowering the stakes for its characters."[16] Abhinav Subramanian of The Times of India gave 2/5 stars and wrote "Madras Matinee wants desperately to find poetry in the prosaic, meaning in the mundane. Instead, it discovers what every writer learns eventually, that sometimes a garbage collector's story is just about collecting garbage."[17]
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