Archive · 20 May 2025
Debut Director's 'Madras Matinee' to Showcase Chennai Life
Karthikeyan Mani, a new director, is making a film called 'Madras Matinee' about a father who feels disconnected from his children.
The story will be told by a sci-fi writer played by actor Sathyaraj.
The director wants to show a realistic view of Chennai and its people, rather than the usual violent portrayals of lower-middle-class life seen in many Tamil films.
He also hopes to highlight the dedication families show to each other.
Mani is encouraged by the success of smaller films in the industry and believes they're important to the film ecosystem.
Debut director Karthikeyan Mani is making a comedy-drama titled 'Madras Matinee'.
The film focuses on a father's crisis with his children, narrated by a sci-fi writer.
Sathyaraj will play the sci-fi writer in the film.
Mani aims to portray Chennai's people and culture authentically, avoiding typical violence.
The director highlights the significance of mid-sized films in maintaining the film industry's ecosystem.
- Who
- Karthikeyan Mani, a debut director, is making the film; actors Kaali Venkat and Sathyaraj are in the film.
- What
- A new film, 'Madras Matinee', is being made, depicting a father's story in Chennai.
- When
- Not specified in the article.
- Where
- Chennai, Tamil Nadu
- Why
- The director wants to show the family dynamic and depict the culture realistically.
- Film Title
- Madras Matinee
- Director
- Karthikeyan Mani
- Actor (Father)
- Kaali Venkat
- Actor (Sci-Fi Writer)
- Sathyaraj
- Film Genre
- Comedy-drama
- Setting
- Chennai