What happens when ambition meets risk in a city that never sleeps? Matka King dives into this question, bringing to life the rise of Brij Bhatti, a humble cotton trader whose clever idea turns into a city-wide phenomenon. With crime, power, and ambition at its core, the series promises an intense, edge-of-your-seat narrative.
Scroll down for the plot, cast, trailer buzz, and OTT release details.
Matka King OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch Vijay Varma’s Gripping Series
Matka King Plot
Set against the vibrant yet volatile backdrop of 1960s Mumbai, Matka King follows Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma), a sharp and ambitious trader dreaming of respect and a better life. Determined to change his fate, he invents the gambling game ‘Matka’, which quickly spreads across the city.
What starts as a small innovation evolves into a powerful underground network, impacting people from all walks of life. As the stakes rise, Brij is pulled deeper into a world where money, power, and survival collide.
Through its layered storytelling, the series explores themes of ambition, identity, and the cost of success in a society undergoing rapid change.
Cast and Crew
Vijay Varma leads a stellar ensemble including Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover, Siddharth Jadhav, Vineet Kumar Singh, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, and Cyrus Sahukar.
The series is directed by Nagraj Manjule, co-written with Abhay Koranne, and produced by Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Productions.
Trailer Buzz
The official trailer offers a glimpse of 1960s Bombay and Brij Bhatti’s meteoric rise. With Vijay Varma commanding the screen and tense, gripping sequences, the trailer sets the stage for a must-watch crime drama.
OTT Release Date: When and Where To Watch
Matka King premieres on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, 2026.
With its unique premise, strong performances, and real-world inspiration, this series is shaping up to be one of the most talked-about crime dramas of the year.
Watch the official trailer of Matka King here:
Are you ready to witness the rise of the game that changed Mumbai forever?