Madras Matinee

Relatable for the middle class audience. Great acting and execution by everyone involved in the movie. Well made! Especially Kaali Venkat, Roshni and Sathya Raj's dialogue delivery was cherry on the top. One of the best family oriented movie in 2025, in Tamil cinema industry. The perfect way of storytelling such story is that, not over glorifying any type characters. Be it parents, children and any relationship of the family. That's what perfectly done by the director. Nothing fancy nor greatful to point at. Simple and elegant making of cinema. This movie casting was on point in each & every role and they delivered it wonderfully. Overall, "Perfect for middle class audience"

Mr. Karthikeyan Mani subtly weaved the monotony of an ordinary man's life in such a way that it never felt dull, keeping us engaged for over two hours.

Apparently, this is his directorial debut. I heard he had earlier made a short film.

But after watching this movie, one can confidently say - he has clearly been in the workshop for years.

Kali Venkat delivers a career-defining performance as "Kannan", while Sathyaraj, despite limited screen time, makes a strong impact as the narrator.

Romance, economy, politics - everything is portrayed with maximum realism, without trying to sugarcoat the inherent messiness of those aspects.

That makes way for naturally humorous moments, causing the OTT viewer to smile every now and then without even realizing the passage of time or setting.

Supporting actors like George Maryan, Sunil Sukhada, and Shelly Kishore are excellent, and even the newcomers perform with surprising maturity - no false notes or ego.

There's even a dog with a performance so convincing, it feels like it got a paycheck!

Writer-director Karthikeyan smartly anticipates cringe moments and flips them on their head, even gently mocking the overuse of the term "cringe."

No unnecessary songs, no forced drama - just honest storytelling with heart.

A slight lag towards the end, but by then, the film has already earned your patience.

Madras Matinee (Feel Good , Family)

A Feel good middle class family movie , the story revolves around each and everyone's bond (father - son,father - daughter etc ). Narration was excellent, music feels like heaven, a father oriented movie , screenplay was good but slow , some lag will be there but it won't affect the flow of story, this movie talks about struggles of the parents, some politics, problems of unmarried women, the role of a pet in your family. Every character has a unique problem and this story moves in the way that they are adapting to it but that adaptation will tell you the actual story. If your family is behind you , anything would be solved.

Madras Matinee is one of the most sensible and meaningful films I've watched in recent times. It doesn't try to be flashy or loud - instead, it quietly unfolds a deeply relatable story about everyday people whose sacrifices often go unnoticed.

This isn't a film about imaginary heroes - it's about the real, unsung heroes in every family. At some point in every generation, there's a couple who silently shoulders the burden so the next generation can live a better life. Madras Matinee beautifully captures that journey - their struggles, resilience, and emotional strength - with authenticity and depth.

Yes, the pace is slow in the beginning, but that's also what gives it weight. It allows the characters and their circumstances to settle into you. The performances are honest, the storytelling is rooted, and the direction shows restraint - something rare these days.

Kudos to the director, producer, and the entire cast and crew for bringing this story to life with such sincerity. Their collective effort shines through in every frame - from the subtle acting to the emotional nuance, from the visuals to the music.

This is a film that stays with you. A must-watch for anyone who values grounded cinema that finds meaning in the seemingly mundane.

A beautiful movie well crafted by the director with excellent performances by almost everyone especially Kaali Venkat, who deserves an award.

That one scene where he comes home drunk exposes his awesome talent.

The short scene between the sister and brother later in the film was very poetic.

All middle class persons would relate to this story. The typical struggle of a middle class father is very well brought out.

Very simple narrative with subtle humour and touching scenes.

Kudos to the director, cast and crew for this wonderful experience.

Movie should have got the recognition like Tourist family. Very unfortunate that it did not get it.