The latest streaming release Matka King starring Vijay Varma, has been generating conversation since its premiere, with the series receiving positive early reactions from viewers as well as several prominent names from the film industry. The show, which is currently trending online, has also found support from senior actors and filmmakers who have shared their responses on social media. Among those who reacted to the series was Amitabh Bachchan, who extended his wishes to the team, writing in Hindi, “मेरी शुभकामनाएँ, सदा,” conveying his blessings and good wishes.
Actor Anil Kapoor also praised the project and highlighted the collaboration between Vijay Varma and filmmaker Nagraj Manjule. Sharing his thoughts, Kapoor wrote, “Matka King is out on Amazon Prime, and I couldn’t be more excited for this one. @itsvijayvarma at his finest, and @nagraj_manjule behind the camera, what a combination. Go watch it, you won’t regret it.” Filmmaker Rajkumar Hirani too expressed his interest in the series and referred to the story’s cultural familiarity.
He wrote, “The story we all grew up hearing… can’t wait to see it come alive. Looking forward to see Matka King! Big congratulations to Sid, Nagraj & Vijay.” These reactions come shortly after other industry figures including Aamir Khan, Vicky Kaushal and Karan Johar also acknowledged the show, adding to the growing visibility around the release.
Matka King has been drawing attention for its premise and setting. Also starring Saie Tamhankar, Kritika Kamra, Siddharth Jadhav, Gulshan Grover, Jamie Lever, Girish Kulkarni, and Bharat Jadhav, the series is directed by the acclaimed filmmaker Nagraj Manjule. The eight-episode period drama, set in 1960s Bombay, follows the rise of Brij Bhatti, a visionary cotton trader who transforms the underground ‘Matka’ gambling game into a nationwide phenomenon.
The series has also benefited from curiosity around its storytelling and the creative involvement of director Nagraj Manjule. As more celebrities continue to post about the show, Matka King has seen increasing traction on streaming charts and social media conversations. With positive word-of-mouth and continued industry backing, the Vijay Varma-led series is shaping up to be one of the notable digital releases currently in focus. Also Read: Aamir Khan reviews Matka King, says he wanted to play Ratan Khatri; Vicky Kaushal adds Vijay Varma’s show to watchlist