Nagraj Manjule’s The Matka King Trailer Promises a Gripping Journey Through 1960s Bombay

Filmmaker Nagraj Manjule is back with a bang as the trailer for his new Amazon Prime Video series, The Matka King, drops ahead of its premiere on April 17, 2026. The trailer sets the stage for a gripping, intense drama that dives into the underbelly of post-Independence Bombay, exploring the rise of a gambling empire that would become synonymous with ‘Matka’. Fans are already buzzing over the series, which promises a mix of ambition, power, and the high stakes of a city in transition.

 

Vijay Varma leads the cast as Brij Bhatti, the titular Matka King, whose bold vision propels him into the gambling world. He is joined by Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover in pivotal roles. The ensemble also includes Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini, all of whom bring depth and nuance to this period drama.

 

Created, written, and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, and co-written by Abhay Koranne, the series is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan under Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment. The trailer showcases Brij’s journey from an ambitious young man to a kingpin whose dreams of building a better life collide with the darker realities of power, betrayal, and the high-stakes world of gambling.

 

The trailer captures the vibrant yet gritty essence of 1960s Bombay, giving viewers a glimpse into the world of the Matka empire and the people who shaped it. With its promise of intense drama, complex characters, and a historical backdrop, The Matka King is shaping up to be a must-watch series when it streams exclusively on Amazon Prime Video from April 17, 2026.