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Madras Matinee OTT Release: When And Where To Watch Kaali Venkat's Film
Last Updated: The film goes beyond the scope of a family drama and showcases a satirical dig on the mundane and repetitive lives of the working class. Madras Matinee received a mixed response at the box office upon its theatrical release in June 2025. The film goes beyond the scope of a family drama and showcases a satirical dig at the mundane and repetitive lives of the working class. Post its theatrical run, the film is now ready for an OTT release for movie enthusiasts to watch from the comfort of their homes. Madras Matinee will start streaming on SUN NXT from July 4. The OTT giant announced the news in a formal post on its X handle. Sharing a poster of the film, the streaming network wrote, 'Every street has a story. Every home, a heartbeat!Madras Matinee is a tribute to the unsung heroes around us — fathers who sacrifice, families who hold on, and dreams that rise from everyday lives." Every street has a story. Every home, a heartbeat!Madras Matinee is a tribute to the unsung heroes around us — fathers who sacrifice, families who hold on, and dreams that rise from everyday lives. #KaaliVenkat #RoshniHaripriyan #Vishwa #Shelly #KarthikeyanMani #MadrasMatinee … — SUN NXT (@sunnxt) June 28, 2025 Madras Matinee follows the lives of an aging writer who is pushed by his caretaker to create a narrative about the common man instead of unwillingly agreeing, the author tells the story of an auto driver and garbage collector from a lower-middle-class household. Although the author plainly states that such people's lives are typically uninteresting and mundane, he finds a man named Kannan as an exception. Kannan and his wife Shelly are depicted throughout the film as hard-working individuals who go above and beyond to provide a good life for their family. They have various goals for their children, who want to be financially independent. Kannan and his family take the stage to highlight the difficult realities of people's lives, which are far from polished and perfect. The film features Kaali Venkat, Roshini Haripriya, Shelly Kishore, Sathyaraj, Vishva, George Maryan, Sunil Sukhada, and others. Appreciating the film , Coolie director Lokesh Kanagaraj said, 'I watched the film and really liked it so much. Everyone has performed well. I have liked all of Kaali Venkat anna's films, and only through Coolie, I was able to get a chance to work with him. He had performed really well, along with Sathyaraj sir and others. Anyone with a middle-class upbringing would be able to connect with the film. Especially the last shot, and a few other moments connect with us," as quoted by Times Now. Karthikeyan Mani wrote and directed Madras Matinee, which is produced by Dream Warrior Productions. KC Balasarangan composed the film's musical score. First Published:
News18
17 minutes ago
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Vikram Prabhu's Love Marriage Review: Fans Call Film ‘Decent, Family Entertainer'
Last Updated: Love Marriage's plot revolves around the life of the lead character Ramachandran , a 33-year-old bachelor waiting to get married. Tamil actor Vikram Prabhu's latest offering, Love Marriage, released in theatres on June 27. The film, also starring Sushmitha Bhat and Meenakshi Dinesh, marks the directorial debut of Shanmuga Priyan. So far, the romantic-comedy has been garnering mixed reviews from fans While some are impressed by the uplifting, feel-good plot of the movie laced with a touch of layered emotion, a few found the second half a bit stretched and predictable. Some cinema lovers are finding it extremely emotional and perfect to watch with their loved ones. A few critics, however, pointed towards the movie's predictable plot. A certain section of people opined that the second half of Love Marriage could have had crisp writing. Check out the fan's reaction: One user said, 'Completed watching Love Marriage movie. Nice Family Entertainment movie, which is all about the age is not important or the reason for getting married. Vikram Prabhu's well-matured performance. All songs (okay emoji). Comedy worked to an extent." Completed Watching Love Marriage movie❤️Nice Family Entertainment movie👍 which is all about age is not important or reason For getting married👍👌 vikram Prabhu well matured performance👌All songs👌 Comedy worked to extent😆 Verdict: Watchable❤️ @ADikshita @dollybiblio — Naveen (@naveenstarfan) June 28, 2025 Another person wrote, 'Love Marriage is a simple feel-good drama. Vikram Prabhu delivers with subtle charm, while Sushmitha Bhat shines with her natural screen presence. A neat family entertainer with soothing music, R Sean Roldan's music and background score are standout elements, Sushmitha Bhat," as per a response by an audience." #LoveMarriage a simple feel-good 🎭drama @iamVikramPrabhu delivers with subtle charm, while @sush_bhat94 shines with her natural screen presence ✨A neat family entertainer with soothing music 🎶🎶 @RSeanRoldan music and background score are standout elements #SushmithaBhat — suriya (@suriyavpps) June 27, 2025 Someone said, 'Love Marriage [3.25/5]: A Clean, Fun Family Romantic Comedy Entertainer. Vikram Prabhu, as the 30+ single guy who is struggling to find a girl to marry, has acted very naturally. Both the female leads, Sushmitha Bhat and Meenakshi Dine, are impressive. Good support from the others. R Sean Roldan's melodies are pleasant. Director Priyan has given a clean Entertainer. A Timpass Entertainer!" #LoveMarriage [3.25/5] : A Clean, Fun Family Romantic Comedy Entertainer.. @iamVikramPrabhu as the 30+ single guy who is struggling to find a girl to marry, has acted very naturally.. Both the female leads @sush_bhat94 and @Meenakshidine0 are impressive Good support by… — Ramesh Bala (@rameshlaus) June 27, 2025 A fan said, 'Love Marriage Loveable One, Blockbuster Director Priyan Anna, your work shines entire film. Vikram Prabhu Anna, you always give the Best… We fans are very Happy @Meenakshidine0 Charming Performance Sushmitha Bhat. Natural Acting." #LoveMarriage 💞 Loveable One💘Blockbuster 🔥 @Director_Priyan Anna your work shines entire film. @iamVikramPrabhu Anna you always gives Best… Fans we are very Happy 😊 @Meenakshidine0 Charming Performance… @sush_bhat94 Natural Acting … @AssureFilms @FirstFrame_Ent — (@KtMariappan) June 28, 2025 'Love Marriage Interval Good Fun 1st Half..!! Good Songs," mentioned a person right while watching the movie. #LoveMarriage Interval Good Fun 1st Half..!! 😂😂👌👌 Good Songs by @RSeanRoldan 👏👏 — MSK (@sendil9Oskid) June 28, 2025 Meanwhile, a social media user tweeted, 'It's a decent, family-friendly entertainer, but doesn't fully capitalize on its potential. 2.75/5." It's a decent, family-friendly entertainer but doesn't fully capitalize on its potential.2.75/5 #LoveMarriage #VikramPrabhu — Cinema 24/7 🎬 (@Cinema24seven) June 28, 2025 A person said, 'Love Marriage Review A RomCom Family Drama VP – Sushmitha & Meenakshi Impresses, 2 Surprise Cameos Unexpected, Climax Brings Smile, Songs – Runtime – One Liners & Location r Big+Slight Out Of Line in Parts By, For & To The Families. FAMILY ENTERTAINER!! Saloon Rating: 3.25/5." Ahead of the film's release, one ardent fan wrote, 'I am waiting for this movie. Trailer, very super song, also very super, I am watching song (love marriage)." #lovemarriage #lovemarriage I am waiting this movie Trailer, very super 👌 song, also very super, I am daily watching song (love marriage) — CK_chandrakumar (@see_chandr62636) June 23, 2025 The thought-provoking and enjoyable family entertainer, Love Marriage's plot revolves around the life of the lead character Ramachandran (played by Vikram Prabhu), a 33-year-old bachelor waiting to get married. He hails from a family deep-rooted in tradition. Ram then meets his potential bride, Ambika (played by Sushmitha Bhat), through an arranged marriage setup and eventually gets engaged in a traditional style. First Published:
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21 minutes ago
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10 Incredible Facts About Space That May Surprise You
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News18
22 minutes ago
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Sir Brian May Of Queen Dismisses Claims That Freddie Mercury Had A Secret Daughter
Last Updated: Sir Brian May doubts claims that Freddie Mercury fathered a secret daughter. Biographer Lesley-Ann Jones insists she has DNA proof and Freddie's journals. Sir Brian May doesn't believe that his Queen bandmate Freddie Mercury has a secret daughter. A new biography has sensationally claimed that the late music icon fathered a child following an affair with a close friend's wife in 1976, with the revelation being kept a closely guarded secret amongst his inner circle – but Brian's wife Anita Dobson has revealed that the guitarist is unconvinced about the revelation. Recalling when she heard about the claims, Anita told the Daily Mirror newspaper: 'I went, 'What?'. I thought, 'No?'. I said to Brian, 'Do you know about this?'. He said, 'Do you believe this?'. The former EastEnders actress thinks that Freddie – who passed away in 1991 from AIDS complications – was too big a star for the secret to be kept under wraps for so long. Anita, 76, said, 'He's iconic. It seems inconceivable he would have a child with someone we don't know about. Where is she – step forward. If she exists." Biographer Lesley-Ann Jones, who has penned the book Love, Freddie, insists that she has DNA proof that the 48-year-old woman is the child of the Bohemian Rhapsody singer and claims that she has always known the identity of her famous father – even handing over 17 of his journals that were used in the writing of the biography. The book – which will be released in September – features a handwritten letter from the woman, known only as B. She wrote, 'Freddie Mercury was and is my father. We had a very close and loving relationship from the moment I was born and throughout the final 15 years of his life. Those who have been aware of my existence kept his greatest secret out of loyalty." Jones has hit back at those doubting the biography's claims and insists that the necessary research was conducted before publication. The writer said, 'To those 'demanding' to see proof of a DNA test, rest assured the requisite verification was obtained, legal teams have been involved." She added, 'To those insisting Freddie's diaries were faked with AI, that his daughter 'doesn't exist': wait and see." Jones explained that her 'instinct was to doubt everything" when she was first contacted by Freddie's daughter – who lives in Europe and works as a medical professional – but is certain that the woman is telling the truth. She told the Daily Mail newspaper, 'My instinct was to doubt everything, but I am absolutely sure she is not a fantasist." First Published:
