Mumbai, Mar 29: Streaming platform Amazon Prime Video has announced that its upcoming original series Matka King, starring Vijay Varma, will premiere globally on April 17.
Set in the backdrop of 1960s Bombay, the series traces the journey of a cotton trader who devises the ‘Matka’ gambling system, a development that goes on to influence social and economic dynamics across different sections of society.
The announcement coincided with Varma’s birthday, with the platform unveiling details of the project that blends themes of ambition, power and survival.
According to the makers, Matka King explores how an informal betting practice evolves into a widespread phenomenon, reflecting the aspirations and struggles of a rapidly changing urban landscape.
The show is positioned as a period drama, capturing the texture of old Bombay while delving into the human stories behind the rise of the Matka network.
Further details regarding the full cast and crew are expected to be announced in the coming days.
