07 May,2026 01:42 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Matka King season 2 poster. Pic/Instagram
India's most loved entertainment destination, today announced season 2 of its breakout Original drama series, Matka King, is in development following the massive success of season 1.
The first season emerged as the most-watched new scripted series on the service in the last two years, trending in the Top 10 across 37 countries and ranking 1 in 17 countries within its opening week. Garnering widespread acclaim from viewers, the series has reinforced that rooted, authentic stories resonate deeply with audiences in India and worldwide.
In the series, Vijay Varma essays the role of Brij Bhatti, a fictional gambling lord, who operates a string of matkas (gambling pots) across Mumbai. He begins as a cotton trader before launching the illegal "Matka" gambling game, eventually building a powerful underground empire.
Set against the fast-changing backdrop of 1960s Bombay, the drama struck a powerful chord with audiences through its gripping narrative of ambition, power, and identity, brought to life with compelling performances and immersive storytelling.
The show blends crime, ambition, politics, and social change. Matka King received praise for its atmospheric storytelling, production design, and intense performances rooted in Bombay's underground gambling culture.
Created and written by Abhay Koranne and created, written and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, season 1 was produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan under the banners of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment.
The eight-episode series was led by the dynamic Vijay Varma, alongside Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover in pivotal roles, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini in pivotal roles, bringing depth and authenticity to the narrative.
Launched on April 17, Matka King season 1 is streaming exclusively on Prime Video in India and across 240 countries and territories worldwide.
The game of Matka is far from over, and neither is Brij Bhatti's reign. Matka King season 2 is where the real stakes begin. Stay tuned for more updates!
