Prime Video's 'Matka King': A Gripping 1960s Mumbai Crime Thriller Begins Filming

Prime Video has announced the beginning of filming for its upcoming series 'Matka King', featuring Vijay Varma. Directed by Nagraj Manjule, the show is set in 1960s Mumbai and follows a cotton trader who invents a new gambling game called 'Matka'. The series boasts a talented cast and promises a thrilling narrative.

Streaming giant Prime Video on Wednesday declared the start of filming for its highly anticipated series, 'Matka King', with Vijay Varma in the lead role.

The crime thriller, directed by celebrated filmmaker Nagraj Manjule, known for acclaimed works like 'Fandry' and 'Sairat', also has Manjule co-writing the script alongside Abhay Koranne.

Prime Video shared the news on social media, accompanied by an announcement poster that unveiled the first glimpse of Varma's character.

Set in the 1960s Mumbai, 'Matka King' chronicles the story of an ambitious cotton trader who invents a new gambling game dubbed 'Matka'. This creation democratizes a pastime once exclusive to the affluent, as per official descriptions.

The series will also star Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover, and Siddharth Jadhav in significant roles.

'Matka King' is a production of Siddharth Roy Kapur and Manjule, in collaboration with Gargi Kulkarni, Ashish Aryan, and Ashwini Sidwani under the banner of Roy Kapur Films.

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