Prime Video on Tuesday unveiled the trailer of its upcoming original drama “Matka King” starring Vijay Varma. The show is set for a global premiere on April 17 across India and over 240 countries and territories.
Created and written by Abhay Koranne, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, “Matka King” is set against the backdrop of a rapidly transforming Bombay in the 1960s.
The series follows the journey of Brij Bhatti, played by Varma, a cotton trader whose ambition leads him to build a gambling empire, turning “Matka” from an elite indulgence into a nationwide phenomenon.
The newly released trailer offers a glimpse into Bhatti’s rise, tracing his pursuit of success in post-Independence India. It presents a layered narrative of ambition and consequence, where “what starts as a dream could shatter everything.”
With a fast-paced tone, the show explores themes of power, risk, and personal cost, raising the central question: will the Matka King’s dream endure or collapse under pressure?
Varma described the project as creatively fulfilling, saying, “Working in ‘Matka King’ has been an exhilarating journey. Bringing this world and this character to life was both challenging and deeply fulfilling, especially in the backdrop of a different era altogether that I had never explored before.”
He added, “At its heart, ‘Matka King’ is a story of ambition, power, and the price one pays for success, which I feel is universal, and will therefore be an engaging watch for audiences in India and around the world.”
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The ensemble cast also includes Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover, supported by a wide roster of actors in pivotal roles.
Kamra highlighted the depth of her character, stating, “My character in ‘Matka King’ is quite different from anything I have done until now. It challenged me to delve into her world of choices, ambitions, and resilience.”
She added that the series “tells a story about people, power, and personal journeys,” expressing excitement for its global release.
Produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment, “Matka King” will stream exclusively on Prime Video starting April 17.