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Madras Matinee is an upcoming Indian Tamil-language comedy family entertainer film written and directed by Karthikeyan Mani. The film features Kaali Venkat, Sathyaraj, Roshni Haripriyan, Shelly, Vishva in the lead roles, with an ensemble supporting cast that includes George Maryan, Archana Chandoke, Sunil Sukhada, and Chaams. The film is scheduled for theatrical release in May 2025.

Premise

Sathyaraj portrays a science-fiction story writer navigating an unexpected turn in life, setting the stage for a humorous and heartwarming journey. The film blends elements of family dynamics with light-hearted comedy, staying rooted in Tamil cultural aesthetics.

Cast

Sathyaraj as a science-fiction story writer.

Kaali Venkat
Roshni Haripriyan
Shelly
Vishwa
George Maryan
Archana Chandoke
Sunil Sukhada
Chaams

Production

Madras Matinee is produced by Arch Thomason, Robert Martichenko, Corinne Martichenko, Karthikeyan Mani, and Dev Ananth under the Madras Motion Pictures banner. The film is presented by Dream Warrior Pictures. Abhishek Raaja serves as the film’s creative producer, while G.A. Hari Krishnan of Moment Entertainment is the executive producer.

Technical Crew

Director: Karthikeyan Mani
Cinematography: Anand G K
Music: K C Balasarangan
Editing: Satheesh Kumar Samuski

Release

The first-look poster and title of the film were unveiled in April 2025. Madras Matinee is slated for a theatrical release in May 2025.

References

https://www.thehindu.com/entertainment/movies/sathyarajs-next-titled-madras-matinee-title-poster-out/article69412134.ece https://www.newindianexpress.com/entertainment/tamil/2025/Apr/05/sathyaraj-and-kaali-venkat-to-headline-madras-matinee