'Matka King' teaser out: When and where to watch Vijay Varma’s series

The teaser of Matka King is finally out, offering a glimpse into the gritty, high-stakes world of 1960s Bombay, and setting the stage for one of Prime Video’s most anticipated shows of the year.

When and where to watch

The series, headlined by Vijay Varma, is set to premiere in April 2026 and will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The exact release date is April 17. So mark your calendars already!

What the teaser reveals

The teaser hints at a dark, atmospheric crime drama, rooted in the rise of the Matka gambling network.

Set in the rapidly evolving Bombay of the 1960s, the series follows an ambitious cotton trader whose idea transforms into a nationwide gambling empire, pulling him into a dangerous world of power, money and crime.

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The visuals tease a mix of period detailing, tension and character-driven storytelling, with Varma appearing in a layered, morally complex role. WATCH the teaser here:

What Matka King is about

The official logline of the series reads, “Matka King follows Brij Bhatti, a sharp-minded and enterprising cotton trader, played by the dynamic Vijay Varma, who navigates the fast-changing landscape of 1960s Bombay in pursuit of legitimacy and respect. Set against a world of bustling markets, crowded chawls, and shifting power dynamics, what begins as an ambitious idea soon takes on a life of its own, drawing in people across social strata. As aspirations grow and stakes rise, the series unfolds into a gripping narrative shaped by ambition, power, and belonging.”

Cast and makers

Apart from Vijay Varma, the show also stars  Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover in lead roles, along with Vineet Kumar Singh, Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethia, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini in pivotal roles.

The series is directed by Nagraj Manjule, known for bringing rooted, intense narratives to screen.

Why it’s one to watch

Matka King dives into a relatively unexplored chapter of Mumbai’s history, the rise of organised gambling, blending it with character drama and socio-political context. With Vijay Varma leading the charge, the series is expected to deliver a performance-heavy, immersive viewing experience.