| Matinee | |
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| Directed by | Aneesh Upasana |
| Written by | Anil Narayanan |
| Produced by | AOPL Entertainment |
| Starring | Maqbool Salmaan Mythili |
| Cinematography | Pappinu |
| Edited by | Nikhil Venu |
| Music by | Gopi Sundar |
Production company | AOPL Entertainment |
| Distributed by | AOPL Entertainment Release |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | India |
| Language | Malayalam |
Matinee is a 2012 Malayalam-language drama film directed by Aneesh Upasana and starring Maqbool Salmaan and Mythili in the lead roles. The film marks the directorial debut of still photographer Aneesh Upasana while Mammootty's nephew Maqbool Salmaan plays his first lead role. The story is about two person's journey to filmdom and how their life changes on one Friday's matinée show.
The film's lead role is played by Maqbool Salmaan who had earlier appeared in a short role in A. K. Saajan's Asuravithu. Maqbool is the nephew of noted actor Mammootty. He is the son of Ibrahimkutty, the younger brother of Mammootty who had been a popular star in the miniscreen. The film is produced by AOPL Entertainment which also launched Mammootty's son Dulquer Salmaan earlier the year through Second Show.[1]
Matinee released on 13 December to positive reviews from critics and audiences. The film was appreciated for its realistic approach and the performances by lead actors.