The recently released series Matka King has made a strong opening, emerging as the most-watched title on Prime Video India within 24 hours of its launch on April 17, 2026. The show has also been trending at the top of the platform’s charts in markets including Belgium, signalling early international traction. Created and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule and led by Vijay Varma, the series has quickly gained momentum, sparking conversation across social media.
Written by Manjule and Abhay Koranne, the series is set against the backdrop of 1960s and 70s Bombay. The show follows the rise of Brij Bhatti, offering a deep dive into the world of Matka, ambition, and moral conflict. Early viewer responses have highlighted the show’s immersive period setting, layered storytelling, and performances, with particular attention on Varma’s portrayal of the complex protagonist.
Matka King also features Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav and Gulshan Grover in key roles.
The series is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur under Roy Kapur Films, a banner that has backed projects such as The Sky Is Pink, Rocket Boys, Pippa, Aranyak, Yeh Ballet and Last Film Show, and is gearing up for its next title, Teen Kauwe. Matka King is a collaborative effort by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan under their respective banners — Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat and SMR Entertainment.
With its strong start, Matka King adds to the growing list of Indian shows finding both domestic and international audiences on OTT, with early momentum suggesting a steady word-of-mouth driven run in the days ahead.
