Prime Video Sets Matka King Premiere for April 2026

Prime Video announced on Saturday that its upcoming original series "Matka King," starring Vijay Varma, will premiere worldwide on April 17, 2026. The reveal coincided with Varma's birthday and included a teaser video offering a glimpse into the 1960s Bombay setting.

The series, a period drama inspired by true events, follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded cotton trader portrayed by Varma. Seeking legitimacy and respect in the bustling markets and crowded chawls of a rapidly changing Bombay, Bhatti invents a new gambling system called Matka. What starts as an ambitious venture transforms an elite pastime into a nationwide phenomenon, drawing in people from all social strata amid shifting power dynamics. As stakes escalate, the narrative explores themes of ambition, power, and belonging.

Created and written by Abhay Koranne, the show is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for acclaimed films such as "Sairat" and "Jhund." Production involves a collaboration between Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions, with producers including Siddharth Roy Kapur, Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan.

Varma leads an ensemble cast that features Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar,...