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'Matka King' Season 2 Announced: Vijay Varma Returns as Gambling Lord

The streaming series 'Matka King', starring Vijay Varma, is set to return for a second season following the massive success of its debut. Set in 1960s Bombay, the show follows a cotton trader who builds an illegal gambling empire through the "Matka" game. The series features a strong ensemble cast including Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, and Gulshan Grover in pivotal roles. Created by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule and produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, the series is available on Prime Video.

Key Points: Matka King Season 2: Vijay Varma's Hit Series Returns

  • 'Matka King' season 2 officially in development after success
  • Set in 1960s Bombay, follows a cotton trader's illegal gambling empire
  • Stars Vijay Varma, Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Gulshan Grover
  • Created by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, streaming on Prime Video
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'Matka King' bets for another round with season 2

Vijay Varma's streaming series 'Matka King' is returning for season 2 after massive success. The crime drama set in 1960s Bombay explores ambition and power.

'Matka King' bets for another round with season 2
"The series is set against the backdrop of 1960s Bombay, and offers a gripping narrative of ambition, power, and identity. - Official description"

Mumbai, May 7

The recently released streaming series 'Matka King', which stars Vijay Varma in the lead, is set to return with its 2nd season.

The makers of the series took to their social media on Thursday, and shared that the 2nd season of the series is in development following the massive success of season 1. The series is set against the backdrop of 1960s Bombay, and offers a gripping narrative of ambition, power, and identity.

In the series, Vijay essays the role of a fictional gambling lord, who operates a string of matkas (gambling pots) across Mumbai. The series also stars Kritika Kamra, Sai Tamhankar, Siddharth Jadhav, Bhupendra Jadawat, and Gulshan Grover in pivotal roles, supported by a talented ensemble cast including Bharat Jadhav, Girish Kulkarni, Jamie Lever, Kishor Kadam, Cyrus Sahukar, Arpita Sethiya, Sambhaji Tangade, Ishtiyak Khan, Sanjivv Jotangia, and Simran Ashwini in pivotal roles, bringing depth and authenticity to the narrative.

The series follows a cotton trader who launches the illegal "Matka" gambling game, eventually building a powerful underground empire. The show blends crime, ambition, politics, and social change against the backdrop of post-independence Mumbai. The series gained attention for its gritty visuals, period setting, and strong performances.

The show received praise for its atmospheric storytelling, production design, and intense performances rooted in Bombay's underground gambling culture.

The series is created and written by Abhay Koranne and created, written and directed by Nagraj Popatrao Manjule. It is produced by Siddharth Roy Kapur, Nagraj Popatrao Manjule, Gargi Kulkarni, Ashwini Sidwani, and Ashish Aryan under the banners of Roy Kapur Films, Aatpat, and SMR Entertainment. The series is available to stream on Prime Video.

- IANS

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Priya S
Honestly, the first season was gripping but I hope they don't glorify gambling too much. It's a sensitive topic in India. The performances were top-notch though – Kritika Kamra and Sai Tamhankar were brilliant. Let's see if season 2 can match the hype.
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Michael C
I'm an expat living in Mumbai and this series gave me a whole new perspective on the city's history. The production design was incredible – it felt like stepping back into the 1960s. Season 2 better have more of that gritty authenticity.
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Rohit P
Nagraj Popatrao Manjule is a genius – from 'Sairat' to this, he knows how to tell stories that hit home. The matka world is such an under-explored part of Bombay's underbelly. Just hope they don't stretch it too thin in season 2. Quality over quantity, please! 🙏
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Sarah B
I watched season 1 on a friend's recommendation and was blown away. Vijay Varma is such a versatile actor – he completely transformed into that role. My only critique: the female characters could have been given more depth. Hope season 2 fixes that.

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