HI, TODAY I WANT TO REVIEW THE WEB SERIES MATKA KING ON PRIME VIDEO, THE BEST WEB SERIES WITHOUT ANY LOUDNESS OF SOUND VIOLENCE, KHOON KAHARABA. SO LET ME DESCRIBE THE FULL 8 EPISODE HERE. If you're looking for a gritty trip back to 1960s Bombay, Matka King (released April 17, 2026) is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Directed by Nagraj Manjule (of Sairat fame), it’s a high-stakes crime drama that blends historical fact with intense character studies. The Plot The series is loosely inspired by the life of Ratan Khatri, the original 'Matka King.' The Rise: Set in 1960s Mumbai, the story follows Brij Bhatti (Vijay Varma), an ambitious cotton trader who is tired of living in the shadows of the elite. The Hustle: After a fallout with his employer, Bhatti partners with an unlikely team—a disgraced ex-soldier named Dagdu (Siddharth Jadhav) and a sophisticated Parsi widow, Gulrukh (Kritika Kamra)—to democratize gambling. The Empire: He introduces the 'Matka' system, a number-based betting game that allows common laborers and the working class to bet small amounts with the hope of huge wins. The Fall: As the business evolves into a massive parallel economy involving Bollywood and politics, Brij’s personal life begins to crumble. The show explores the classic theme of whether a man can remain 'honest' while running an illegal empire. the web series must watch, actor vijay verma has done outstanding performance along with kritika kamra a parsi rich girl gulshan grover has added a flavour to the whole series, jemy done the great job, and best supporting role by Siddharth Jadhav Dagdu (Brij’s loyal right-hand man) was outstanding. overall this one will really make you feel good watching with family at home. no doubt the direction screenplay and the way they shown bombay heritage old look was good. film color grading was not giving that feeling of 1960. but a must watch web series i must say. The Verdict: If you enjoyed shows like Scam 1992 or films like Once Upon a Time in Mumbai, this is definitely worth your time. Even if you find the plot a bit predictable, Vijay Varma’s performance alone makes it a 'jackpot' for most viewers. critic by: Ritesh Chauhan- Editor, producer, trainer. (www.rcstudio21.com)