'Matka King' OTT Release, Know What To Expect From Vijay Varma And Kritika Kamra's Period Drama

Matka King, starring Vijay Varma and Kritika Kamra is all set to premiere on OTT within a few days. For those who do not know, the upcoming period drama is going to be the first project of Kritika Kamra after her wedding with well-known sports presenter, Gaurav Kapur. Amid the OTT release of the period drama, continue reading to know what to expect from it. 

When and where to watch Matka King?

The much-awaited period drama, Matka King, directed by Nagraj Manjule is all set to premiere on the OTT giant, Amazon Prime Video, from April 17, 2026 onwards. If reports are to be believed, Matka King is based on the real life of Ratan Khatri. Talking about the plot, the series follows the life of a cotton trader, who goes on to create a gambling game.

What to expect from Matka King?

Coming to the plot of the upcoming series, Matka King, it is set in the 1960s in Bombay and it explores the rise of gambling empire at that time. The series explores the real-life of Ratan Khatri, who was a cotton trader and ended up creating a gambling game named Matka. Soon, it will become a nationwide phenomenon. The series stars Vijay Varma, Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar and more.

Talking about what to expect from Matka King, viewers can expect a layered rise-and-fall story. Further, cinephiles can expect powerful performances from Vijay Varma and newly married Kritika Kamra. Apart from this the real-life reference is expected to make the series more engaging and vulnerable. It is also worth mentioning that the director of Matka King is known for thoughtful projects like Sairat. 

Filmmaker, Nagraj Manjule calls Vijay Varma a fantastic actor

A few days ago, Nagraj Manjule had a candid interview, during which he opened up about collaborating with Vijay Varma. Calling him a fantastic actor, Nagraj shared that Vijay constantly used to ask questions about the character to know everything better and give his all in it. Nagraj was once quoted as saying:

"Vijay is a fantastic actor, and what I truly admire about him is how deeply he thinks about his character. He constantly asks questions, wanting to understand why his character behaves a certain way in each scene. We would often sit together to discuss scenes before shooting. Since I like to leave some room for spontaneity and last-minute changes, Vijay’s questions pushed us beyond our limits and helped us bring out the best in every scene, because Matka King is a game of details."

Later, Vijay Varma spoke about his role in the much-awaited series, Matka King and stated that 'Brij Bhatti' came to Mumbai during the partition, when he was only seven or eight years old. He was with his brother and they initially lived on the streets. However, the series begins with showing him as a married man, who is expecting a child. During the trailer launch of Matka King, Vijay Varma shared:

"When we meet Brij in the show, he is already married. His wife is expecting a child. He has a home. Things are reasonably stable; he holds a job as a manager. However, he is not allowed to dream. The morality of a middle-class man differs from that of a wealthy man, just as it differs from that of a poor man. Brij wants to challenge this notion. He wants to ask: if a man of means is permitted to dream, why shouldn't a man like him be allowed to do the same? If a wealthy man can gamble with his destiny, why can't he?"

What are your thoughts on the OTT release of Kritika Kamra’s first project after her wedding, Matka King? Let us know.

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