After tying the knot with actress Lavanya Tripathi, Mega Prince Varun Tej has been celebrating his first birthday. The actor, last seen in Gandeevadhari Arjuna, is eagerly anticipating the release of his upcoming film, Operation Valentine.
Besides that, Varun Tej has another project in the pipeline titled Matka, a pan-Indian film directed by the acclaimed Karuna Kumar, known for his work on Palasa 1978.
In honor of Varun Tej’s birthday, the makers treated fans with a glimpse called Opening Bracket, unveiling the actor’s new look and introducing the characters from the movie. While the glimpse didn’t reveal much about the film’s plot, it’s confirmed that Matka is a period film centered around the gambling game called Matka.
The film features Guntur Kaaram fame Meenakshi Chaudhary in the lead actress role, and the ensemble cast includes Naveen Chandra, Kannada Kishore, Ajay Ghosh, Mime Gopi, Roopalakshmi, Vijayrama Raju, Jagadeesh, Raj Thirandas, and others. Vyra Entertainments is producing the film, and the musical score is entrusted to GV Prakash Kumar. Stay tuned for more updates on this ambitious project.