Madras Matinee (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 2025, Madras Matinee is a drama and family film directed by Karthikeyan Mani, running about 135 minutes.
What it’s about. An aging sci-fi writer is challenged by his caretaker to write about the life of a common man. Reluctantly, he begins the story of Kannan, an auto rickshaw driver, and his family—only to discover that ordinary life holds unexpected depth and drama.
Who’s in it. Madras Matinee stars Kaali Venkat as Kannan, Sathyaraj as Jyoti Ramaya, Roshini Haripriyan as Deepika and Shelly Kishore as Kamalam, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Madras Matinee has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sun Nxt. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Madras Matinee page.
If you liked it. Fans of Madras Matinee tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Madras Matinee (2025)?
- In US, Madras Matinee is available to stream on Sun Nxt. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Madras Matinee worth watching?
- Madras Matinee holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Madras Matinee?
- Madras Matinee stars Kaali Venkat, Sathyaraj, Roshini Haripriyan, Shelly Kishore and George Mariyan.
- When was Madras Matinee released?
- Madras Matinee was released in 2025, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.