Matha (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film
Released in 2012, Matha is a drama and war film directed by Boodee Keerthisena, running about 112 minutes.
What it’s about. Two lovers, Yoga and Parvathi, meet on the battlefield of the Sri Lankan civil war. As the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam attack the Sri Lankan army and tighten their grip on the Tamil people, Yoga and Parvathi struggle with feelings for each other and their own commitments to the LTTE. Parvathi's family is relocated to a concentration camp and Yoga is sent on a mission to Colombo by a jealous LTTE commander. But they soon meet again in battle and Parvathi becomes pregnant with Yoga's child. In the final days of the war, the Sri Lankan army closes in on the LTTE and rescues the Tamil refugees, and the lovers desperately flee the army and the LTTE for the sake of their baby.
Who’s in it. Matha stars Dharshan Dharmaraj as Yoga, Dharmapriya Dias as Lt. Dias, Thumindu Dodantenna and Raja Ganeshan as Teacher, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Matha page.
If you liked it. Fans of Matha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Matha (2012)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Matha change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Matha?
- Matha stars Dharshan Dharmaraj, Dharmapriya Dias, Thumindu Dodantenna, Raja Ganeshan and Kriz Chris Henri Harriz.