Matka King (2026) Review – One Man, One Idea, One Gamble That Changed India Forever Some stories entertain you. Some stories shock you. And then comes Matka King —a series that doesn’t just tell the rise of a gambling empire, it tells the story of post-independence India, ambition, betrayal, and the dangerous price of success. Created by Nagraj Manjule and starring the brilliant Vijay Varma , this 8-episode crime drama premiered on Amazon Prime Video on April 17, 2026. Set in 1960s Bombay, the series follows cotton trader Brij Bhatti, who transforms a simple betting idea into a city-wide underground economy. Story Review India had just found freedom… but millions were still fighting poverty. In that chaos, one poor man dared to think differently. Brij Bhatti is not born rich, powerful, or connected. He is hungry… hungry for respect, money, and a life bigger than his circumstances. What starts as a clever game plan soon becomes Matka —a gambling revolution that turns the s...