Matka King trailer: Vijay Varma plays ambitious gambler in 1960s Bombay
Vijay Varma's upcoming show, Matka King, brings 1960s Bombay's gambling saga to global audiences. It follows an ambitious cotton trader who turns an elite pastime into a nationwide phenomenon.
The trailer of actor Vijay Varma's upcoming crime-thriller series, Matka King, was released on May 7, 2026. The trailer offers a glimpse into a gripping saga set in the rapidly transforming Bombay (now Mumbai) of the 1960s. It follows an ambitious cotton trader who defies the odds, building a bold new gambling empire known as ‘Matka’ and turns it into a nationwide phenomenon.
Matka King dives into the world of Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma), a sharp, enterprising cotton trader who dreams of a better life in post-Independence Bombay of the 1960s. His bold idea, turns gambling from an elite pastime into something huge — giving birth to ‘Matka’. But the higher the stakes, the darker the consequences, what starts as a dream could shatter everything. The trailer sets up a story of ambition, power, and the price of it all — leaving viewers with one question: will the Matka King’s dream pay off, or come crashing down?
Vijay Varma calls Matka King a story of power and ambition
Vijay Varma, who portrayed Brij Bhatti, said, "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. Also, returning to a Prime Original after Dahaad and Mirzapur is splendid."
Varma also praised the creators, Nagraj Manjule and Abhay Koranne, for allowing "creative freedom". He also expressed gratitude over his working experience with co-stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover and others.
"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. I can’t wait for viewers to experience it when the series premieres on Prime Video on April 17," the actor added.
Kritika Kamra on the motivations behind her character
Kritika Kamra also mentioned how the series allowed her to explore her "motivations and inner strength."
"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. Every scene offered an opportunity to explore her motivations and inner strength, which was both exciting and demanding as an actor," the actor said.
Sai Tamhankar on portraying an independent woman
Actor Sai Tamhankar, who plays Barkha, Brij Bhatti’s wife, in the show said, "On the surface, one may think that Barkha is a typical middle-class housewife. However, she is actually nuanced and layered, a forward-thinking, independent woman who is not walking in the shadows of her husband but carving her own path on her own terms."
She said that the series gave her an opportunity to explore a character that is completely different from the work she had done before.
"Matka King is not just the story of one man’s dream for success; it is a tale of ambitions, choices, complex human relationships, and personal journeys of every character. I am confident that viewers will not only enjoy it but also deeply resonate with these emotions," the actor added.
Matka King is directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule and backed by Siddharth Roy Kapur. The series also features actors Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini in key roles.
The show is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video, in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide on April 17.
The trailer of actor Vijay Varma's upcoming crime-thriller series, Matka King, was released on May 7, 2026. The trailer offers a glimpse into a gripping saga set in the rapidly transforming Bombay (now Mumbai) of the 1960s. It follows an ambitious cotton trader who defies the odds, building a bold new gambling empire known as ‘Matka’ and turns it into a nationwide phenomenon.
Matka King dives into the world of Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma), a sharp, enterprising cotton trader who dreams of a better life in post-Independence Bombay of the 1960s. His bold idea, turns gambling from an elite pastime into something huge — giving birth to ‘Matka’. But the higher the stakes, the darker the consequences, what starts as a dream could shatter everything. The trailer sets up a story of ambition, power, and the price of it all — leaving viewers with one question: will the Matka King’s dream pay off, or come crashing down?
Vijay Varma calls Matka King a story of power and ambition
Vijay Varma, who portrayed Brij Bhatti, said, "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. Also, returning to a Prime Original after Dahaad and Mirzapur is splendid."
Varma also praised the creators, Nagraj Manjule and Abhay Koranne, for allowing "creative freedom". He also expressed gratitude over his working experience with co-stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover and others.
"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. I can’t wait for viewers to experience it when the series premieres on Prime Video on April 17," the actor added.
Kritika Kamra on the motivations behind her character
Kritika Kamra also mentioned how the series allowed her to explore her "motivations and inner strength."
"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. Every scene offered an opportunity to explore her motivations and inner strength, which was both exciting and demanding as an actor," the actor said.
Sai Tamhankar on portraying an independent woman
Actor Sai Tamhankar, who plays Barkha, Brij Bhatti’s wife, in the show said, "On the surface, one may think that Barkha is a typical middle-class housewife. However, she is actually nuanced and layered, a forward-thinking, independent woman who is not walking in the shadows of her husband but carving her own path on her own terms."
She said that the series gave her an opportunity to explore a character that is completely different from the work she had done before.
"Matka King is not just the story of one man’s dream for success; it is a tale of ambitions, choices, complex human relationships, and personal journeys of every character. I am confident that viewers will not only enjoy it but also deeply resonate with these emotions," the actor added.
Matka King is directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule and backed by Siddharth Roy Kapur. The series also features actors Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini in key roles.
The show is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video, in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide on April 17.
