Matka King Season 2 Announced: Vijay Varma Set To Return Following Record-Breaking Success Of Prime Video Show

Prime Video has confirmed that Season 2 of the drama series Matka King is now in development, following the strong response to Season 1. The story, set in 1960s Bombay, tracks ambition, control, and identity through the risky world of Matka gambling, and has drawn a wide and loyal audience base.

The first season became the most-watched new scripted series on Prime Video in the last two years. It entered the Top 10 list in 37 countries and secured the #1 position in 17 countries during its opening week. Viewers in India and abroad praised its rooted storytelling and detailed period setting.

Prime Video Matka King Season 2 performance and global reach

Matka King Season 1 launched on 17 April and streams only on Prime Video in India and in 240 countries and territories. The series helped show that stories tied closely to Indian history and culture can appeal to varied audiences worldwide. The numbers underline a strong appetite for character-driven dramas.

The creative foundation for Matka King Season 1 came from Abhay Koranne, who created and wrote the series. Nagraj Popatrao Manjule also created, wrote, and directed the show. This collaboration shaped a layered portrayal of Bombay’s shifting social and economic landscape during the 1960s, with the Matka racket at its centre.

Prime Video Matka King Season 2 cast, creators and production details

The eight-episode Season 1 featured Vijay Varma in the lead, with a cast that included Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover in key parts. Supporting roles by Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini added further depth.

Production for Matka King involved several companies and producers. Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan produced Season 1 under the banners of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment. Their work combined period detail, ensemble casting, and a focused storyline built around Brij Bhatti’s rise.

Title	Platform	Launch date	Countries in Top 10	Countries ranked #1
Matka King Season 1	Prime Video	17 April	37	17

Prime Video Matka King Season 2 story direction and expectations

The storyline of Matka King Season 2 will pick up from Brij Bhatti’s ongoing control of the Matka syndicate. The world of the game remains active, and the next chapter is described as the stage where the real stakes begin. Viewers can expect the drama around power and survival to intensify.

With Season 2 moving ahead on Prime Video, Matka King stays positioned as a key period drama set in 1960s Bombay. The success of the first season, its wide reach, and its ensemble cast provide a defined base for the upcoming chapter, which will continue to explore the Matka trade and its impact.